Saturday, 25th March 2023
In 2023 TEDxStormont will celebrate 10 momentous years.
In 2023 TEDx Stormont will celebrate 10 momentous years. And Northern Ireland will mark 25 even more momentous ones. The anniversary theme of YES talks to a story that is befitting the celebratory backdrop of hope and positivity.









Saturday, 25th March 2023
In spring 2023 we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of TEDxStormont.
The anniversary theme of YES! talks to a story that is befitting the celebratory backdrop of hope and possibility.
the stage is set
Saturday,
25th March 2023

We have been TEDxStormont licence holders since 2013.

Almost 6 million people globally watched over 140 TEDxStormont talks;

TED is a global community, welcoming people
to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas,

Sarah Travers
Co-founder and director of Bespoke Communications
Sarah Travers is co-founder and director of Bespoke Communications, a leading training and professional development company serving the UK and Ireland. Sarah is a former BBC news journalist and TV presenter, with a keen interest in stories and the people that shape them. Sarah is a familiar face to many in Northern Ireland, where she was news anchor in the BBC newsroom for 17 years, covering high profile stories throughout the Northern Ireland peace process, and key events like the London 2012 Paralympics and BBC Children in Need. Sarah has also presented lifestyle programming for UTV and is in demand as an event and conference MC and podcast host.
Saturday, 25th March 2023
TEDxStormont 2023 Speakers

Darragh McCarthy

David Blevins

Janina Ramirez
maker and author

Jim Dennison
Simon Community NI

Joan Mulloy

Karise Hutchinson

Leona O’Neill

Lisa Strutt
co-founder, trustee

Matthew McEIhinney

Patrick Dexter

Peter Corry

Senator Emer Currie

Winnie Ama
Running order
Saturday,
25th March 2023
Session 1:
10am – 11.15am
- YES! film
- David Blevins
- Leona O’Neill
- Jim Dennison
- Emer Currie
- Patrick Dexter
Session 2:
11.45am – 1.15pm
- Darragh McCarthy
- Karise Hutchinson
- Matthew McElhinney
- Former Speakers Tribute Video
- Lisa Strutt
- Peter Corry
Session 3:
2pm – 3pm
- Janina Ramirez
- Joan Mulloy
- Tom Fletcher
- Winnie Ama
- Winnie Ama performance