TEDxWorthing 2025
Who Are We?
For our first-ever TEDxWorthing, we searched for bold, thought-provoking ideas that could shape the future of our town, give voice and agency to its people, and put Worthing on the map, not just locally, but globally.
TEDx is about ideas changing everything, and while our talks will be rooted in Worthing, their impact could go much further. Whether it’s a local initiative with universal lessons, a community-driven innovation that could work anywhere, or a story from Worthing that resonates with audiences across the world, we want ideas that speak to our town but connect with a wider conversation.
Worthing is full of hidden gems, stories, ideas, and innovations that we have now started to uncover....
A Message From the Organiser
"When I look back at TEDxWorthing 2025, it still doesn’t feel quite real. On 6th October, we filled The Atrium with laughter, tears, applause, and ideas that will stay with us for years to come. What started as a bold “what if…” has turned into something much bigger. A movement that proves Worthing is full of creativity, connection, and courage.
The energy in the room was electric! Speakers poured their hearts into ideas worth spreading, the audience showed up with open minds, and the community came together to make it all happen. Seeing strangers become collaborators, and ideas become action, reminded me of why we started this in the first place.
And the most amazing part? TEDxWorthing is entirely volunteer-run - myself included!. Every single aspect of TEDxWorthing was made possible by people who gave their time, energy, and knowledge, simply because they believe in Worthing’s potential. From coaching speakers to managing production, marketing, and partnerships, our year-round volunteers are the heartbeat of this event.
What started out as another "Zoe-Beth has another idea..." has turned into a passion project that has changed my life for the better and has impacted the lives of over 150 people in our first year.
I cannot wait to do it all again next year, and continue to contribute to Worthing's community.
Until next time ✌🏼"
Zoe-Beth Hobbs, Organiser of TEDxWorthing
Why asking for help is an act of bravery
Antoinette Daniel
Cleaning boss, Fairness Fan & Accidental Campaigner
The musician's classroom: why we need to save grassroots music venues
Steven Smith
Grammy Award Winning Professional Musician
The hidden cost of fitting in
Padmasini Dayananda
Multi-Award winning woman in tech and an advocate for social sustainability
How to talk to your children about drugs
Nicci Parish
Building safe conversations around drugs through families
How to reconnect in a robotic world
Melica Moshiri
BBC The Apprentice Candidate 2025 and Global Tech Recruitment Founder
What would nature do?
Dean de Aragón Spears
Founder & Nature Conservationist
How to turn disability into possibility
Chris A Barton BSc
Physiotherapist turning Disability into Possibility
What's your dream death? How to talk to loved ones about death & dying
Edel Parsons
Nurse with a Specialist Interest in Human Rights
Falling forward: how catastrophe forged connection
Alastair Wallace
Leadership expert turned accidental identity explorer
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Daniel Murphy
Tiny & Eco Home Specialist
Video coming soon...
Francesca O'Connor
Founder, Culture & Communications Expert
2025 Gallery
📸 In Partnership with Amity Studios – Photography by Sarah Sessions
2025 Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors who madeTEDxWorthing 2025 possible.
