TEDxPorthtowanWomen calls for speakers

Applications are set to open for TEDxPorthtowanWomen – a TEDx event is 2026 dedicated to showcasing women’s voices in Cornwall. 

Taking place on International Women’s Day, Sunday 8 March 2026 at Mount Pleasant Eco Park, the theme will be Breaking the Mould: Every Generation Empowered. 

The team behind the event are looking for 10 speakers to present 15-18 minutes talk on a big idea and experience as a woman in Cornwall to share their wisdom for the next generation to create a legacy of change. 

Anna Lempriere, TEDx license holder, said: “Through TEDxPorthtowanWomen, we want to celebrate the strength, achievements and potential of women across every generation in Cornwall.  

“We want to create a platform for women from all walks of life to be seen. We are interested in hearing from those already known, hidden women, busy women, women out there doing their thing with huge amounts of wisdom we could benefit from learning from. 

“Our mission is to create a vibrant platform of learning, led and upheld by women, where voices across generations and cultures can be heard, ideas and stories can be shared and collective wisdom can flourish.” 

Applications open on Friday 7 November at https://tedxporthtowanwomen.co.uk/ and will close on Monday 1 December. All speakers must be living in Cornwall and self-identify as a woman. 

The organising committee for TEDxPorthtowanWomen are interested in ideas related to: 

• Gender Equality & Research (especially local progress and challenges)
• Climate Change & Environmental Science (focusing on the Cornish ecosystem)
• Advances in Health & Genomics
• Design and Engineering for Social Change
• Art and Activism
• Innovative Architecture & Preservation
• Inclusive Technology & Digital Access
• Breaking into Male-Dominated Industries
• Redefining Leadership and Legacy across generations 

TEDxPorthtowanWomen is sponsored by Planet A; an organisation working at the forefront of climate change mitigation.  By supporting this TEDx event, Planet A are investing in minds that will redefine our planet's future. Please tread lightly and minimise the use of fossil fuels in how you travel and attend this event.