Theme: Mind the Gap within

Main Event: Our flagship event, "The Gap Within," dives deeper into the multifaceted concept of "The Gap." Through several insightful talks and engaging performances, we will examine the gaps existing within ourselves, our communities, and the world.

TEDx Values: This event will showcase the power of ideas to inspire, challenge, and transform, embodying the core values of TED.

Hult International Business School Postgraduate Campus
37-38 John St, London
London, London, City of, WC1N 2AT
United Kingdom

Elfried Samba

Co-Founder & CEO

"I’m the Co-Founder & CEO of Butterfly 3ffect, a community marketing agency dedicated to turning customers into loyal advocates through real connections. Previously, as Global Head of Social Content at Gymshark, I helped grow its fitness community from 1.5 million to 20 million over seven years, showcasing the power of storytelling and authentic engagement in building iconic brands. Recently, I was ranked the second most influential person on LinkedIn globally by Favikon, highlighting my passion for sharing insights and driving meaningful conversations in marketing and beyond."

Emma-Louise Boynton

Founder & Host

Emma-Louise Boynton discussed her background in broadcast journalism and her motivation for creating Sex Talks after a transformative experience with sex therapy. She emphasized the importance of addressing the taboo surrounding sex and intimacy, noting that many women feel broken due to societal pressures. Through her platform, she aims to provide insights and foster discussions that can help others navigate their relationships with sex.

Faris Aranki

Founder & CEO

A career that started as school teacher working all over the world, then into corporate life in big energy before a transition into strategy consulting. In 12 years went from analyst to Partner before quitting to start my own firm, Shiageto Consulting. I've been running it 5 years and we now serve 50+ clients including Amazon, Heineken, Tesco, NHS, Lloyd's Bank alongside many Startups and charities. Our focus is on bringing more emotional intelligence into decision making Outside of my work, I have stayed close to my first career in education, volunteering in this space for the last 15 years and sitting on the boards of several educational charities

Joseph Harwood

Artist & LGBTQ+ Activist

I am an artist andLGBT activist. For the last twenty years I achieved a career by using social media and creativity to grow an audience, which led me to win a reality talent show created by Simon Cowell. I experienced a totally different outcome after winning, and as a trans person I felt it was my mission to ensure that younger LGBT creatives would not be subjugated to the same transphobia, by being positive, using creative outlets and community to support each other.

Seven Jacobs

Podcast Host and Speaker

"Seven Jacobs is a podcaster, speaker, host, and educator who aims to inspire connection, focus, and energy in leaders. As an entrepreneur with a few successes and failures under his belt, and an NLP-trained coach working with high-potential leaders since 2023, the mission is to level the playing field for communities he supports - with leaders as the conduit to achieve it. Whether in private or to an audience, 1:1 or with groups, Seven leaves folks as effective and energised as possible, all to create the best results for the people impacted. It’s all an evolving journey of discovery into what it means to be a leader - and he’s delighted you’re a part of it. Previously, he has helped build businesses across interests like tech, music, fashion, homelessness, and market research and has spent 3+ years working with communities of entrepreneurs to increase their chances of success."

Tiwalola Adebayo

Confidence Coach

My name is Tiwalola Adebayo, and I am an award-winning confidence coach, positive psychology expert, international speaker, author and entrepreneur. I am also the founder of Confident and Killing It, a purpose-driven organisation and community dedicated to helping ambitious women bridge the gap between their confidence and their dreams. Through my work, I equip women with the practical tools they need to overcome self-doubt, embrace their worth, and achieve their biggest dreams with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Since launching in 2018, I have upskilled over 10,000 people worldwide and delivered transformative experiences for global brands and organisations such as Google, Meta, Virgin StartUp, The Times, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy and many more. My first book, Confident and Killing It, published by HarperCollins in July 2022, has been described as life-changing and continues to inspire readers to break free from fear and take bold steps toward their goals.