An afternoon of live speakers, TED Talks video, and conversation, brought to Grantham for the first time. Independently organised. Locally rooted. Globally connected.
One afternoon. A handful of speakers. A roomful of ideas big enough to outlast the day.
Grantham has shaped global thinking before, from the orbital mechanics of a young Isaac Newton to a Prime Minister who reshaped a country. On 10 October 2026 we are inviting a new generation of thinkers, makers, and doers to take the red circle and add their chapter.
Our first edition is small by design. A focused afternoon, a curated line-up, and a room close enough that ideas can become conversations before the day is out. The event is independently organised by local volunteers under licence from TED.
x = independently organised TED event
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TED has created a programme called TEDx. TEDx is a programme of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxGrantham, where x = independently organised TED event. At our TEDxGrantham event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx programme, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organised.
Emma Easton and Professor Paul Y. F. Lee are the first two speakers announced for TEDxGrantham 2026. Their full talks stay under wraps until they step onto the stage.
Speaker 01FRSA MA MCIM · Strategist and speaker
Disability is not simply a fixed quality within a person. It can emerge from the environments, systems and assumptions that decide who can participate.
Meet Emma →
Speaker 02MBBCh, MFSEM (UK), MSc (Sports Med), PhD, FEBOT (Eu), FRCS (Tr & Orth) · Consultant orthopaedic surgeon
Surgical success is often expressed through familiar clinical measures, yet recovery is lived far beyond the operating theatre.
Meet Paul →TEDxGrantham is run by a small team of volunteers under licence from TED. We are always open to new collaborators, suggestions, and ideas worth spreading.
Tickets are £20 each and arrive as unique QR e-tickets. Book up to six in one order.
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