TEDx NorthernQuarter

TEDx NorthernQuarter returns to Manchester showcasing diverse speakers and ideas worth spreading!

Manchester’s ideas, innovators and cultural voices will take centre stage at this autumn’s event.

Following a record-breaking inaugural event in 2025, TEDxNorthernQuarter is now firmly established as the go to TEDx conference for  Manchester.

The independently organised event will welcome 16 speakers from across technology, culture, business, science, creativity and social impact — all sharing ideas worth spreading on one of the world’s most recognisable platforms.

Attendees will have the chance to watch live TEDx talks from renown leaders and pioneers such as:

Scott Thomas – TV Personality & CEO The Social PR
Julian Brown – Founder of Nature jab & Innovator of Microwave Pyrolysis
Vicky Owens – Award-Winning Virality Strategist, Founder of Socially Speaking Media
Adex – CEO NQ Group
Asia Sharif – Multi-Award Winning Software Engineer
Dan Bui – International Chef Content Creator
Jsky – British TV and Presenter Personality
Jess Nicks – Certified life & mindset coach
Jess Robinson – Multi-award-winning impressionist
Josh Strife Hayes – World renown gaming content creator
Funmi Oluwajana – Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and professional bodybuilder
Alex Atherton – Award-winning Gen Z speaker
Edidiong Ishola – Perinatal Mental Health Expert
Thomas Gionis – American Board of Maritime Medicine Physician & Surgeon
Aimie Skillen – Founder of We Are Feel Good Club