Get ready to dive into fresh ideas and inspiring talks at TEDxUniversityofGreenwich 2026!

This event uses innovative LED virtual production technology in a studio space. Attendees will be part of this journey as they witness the integration of virtual environments that support the stories our speakers tell in real time.

But this is about more than just spectacular visuals. We are building this space to understand how to reclaim human attention and use technology to counter the attention-hacking of our corrosive cyberspace. This is a grave challenge: how can we carve out deeply engaging spaces within this harsh digital expanse, so we can educate the next generation to navigate the future wisely rather than succumb to digital distraction?

We want your help on this journey. As a live research event, your feedback through surveys and presence will directly shape the next generation of storytelling and educational spaces.

We are grateful for your interest, and we look forward to building this space with you.

- The TEDxUniversityofGreenwich Team

Speaker Lineup

The most important question an architect can ask

Eric Wong (https://cargocollective.com/ericccwong), Architect and Senior Lecturer, University of Greenwich

We can’t change systems we can’t see

Sharon Weldon (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gre.ac.uk%2Fpeople%2Frep%2Ffaculty-of-education-and-health%2Fdr-sharon-weldon&data=05%7C02%7CC.R.Santistevan%40greenwich.ac.uk%7C23abad1c01df46b6a7f008df1e2c5742%7C3516f40a5ae94956bbab395162e589ce%7C0%7C0%7C639262847915429805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WpDepr9%2BhcdSja8m35coSrgUhN5LCmj7jyp2oKI2HX0%3D&reserved=0), Professor of Healthcare Simulation and Workforce Development, University of Greenwich

Stories beyond the pixels: the future of filmmaking

Florian Gallier, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-gallier-306335158/) Creative Executive Producer, Engineer & Public Speaker

The cat, the bin, and AI-powered services

Nur Karadeniz (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnurkaradeniz%2F%3Flocale%3Dtr&data=05%7C02%7CC.R.Santistevan%40greenwich.ac.uk%7C23abad1c01df46b6a7f008df1e2c5742%7C3516f40a5ae94956bbab395162e589ce%7C0%7C0%7C639262847915458320%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ryUN5y0toPaIMYl3pIddFB36yJ47nZj83ziwLNp8bw8%3D&reserved=0), Industry Head of Experience Design

Sounding the room, from capture to projection

Emma Margetson (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gre.ac.uk%2Fpeople%2Frep%2Flas%2Femma-margetson&data=05%7C02%7CC.R.Santistevan%40greenwich.ac.uk%7C23abad1c01df46b6a7f008df1e2c5742%7C3516f40a5ae94956bbab395162e589ce%7C0%7C0%7C639262847915488022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5OBXmdtj7WuL2SpceYxNrrlF8HaP0hslYa3QdWt3DP8%3D&reserved=0), Acousmatic composer and sound artist, Senior Lecturer in Music and Sound, University of Greenwich

What's in a Label? The Power of Youth Justice Language

Elaine Williams (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gre.ac.uk%2Fpeople%2Frep%2Flas%2Felaine-williams&data=05%7C02%7CC.R.Santistevan%40greenwich.ac.uk%7C23abad1c01df46b6a7f008df1e2c5742%7C3516f40a5ae94956bbab395162e589ce%7C0%7C0%7C639262847915499897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c0bm%2FdpEWoUDEEA4hO2DtbaJRSepO1fJuOaazX6m0kQ%3D&reserved=0), Associate Professor of Criminology, University of Greenwich

More information on TED website: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/62683 (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ted.com%2Ftedx%2Fevents%2F62683&data=05%7C02%7CC.R.Santistevan%40greenwich.ac.uk%7C23abad1c01df46b6a7f008df1e2c5742%7C3516f40a5ae94956bbab395162e589ce%7C0%7C0%7C639262847915512504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vKA1CKZCOeVZYRZmNKPrQYHGKyWxWOIMDP2xV5DXC4Q%3D&reserved=0)

Health and Safety Notice

This event is being produced through a large LED screen. Long exposure to the content can potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer Discretion is advised

Recording and Photography Notice

This event will be filmed, photographed and audio recorded. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photographs and recordings used by the event organisers and the University of Greenwich for event documentation, research, educational, promotional and communications purposes, including websites and social media. If you have any concerns or do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a

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