Speaker Announcements Coming Soon

We’re currently curating a diverse lineup of speakers who will share ideas, experiences and insights across leadership, innovation, wellbeing, creativity, technology and social impact.

What Makes a TEDx Speaker?

TEDx speakers share original ideas, lived experiences and unique perspectives that can educate, inspire or challenge the way we think.

Our 2026 programme will feature voices from across industries, disciplines and communities.

Past TEDx Coolhaven Women Speakers

Since launching TEDx Coolhaven Women, we’ve welcomed entrepreneurs, artists, academics, executives, technologists and changemakers to our stage. Together they have explored resilience, leadership, innovation, digital transformation, wellbeing and the future of human connection.

Salon 2026

Leadership Redefined

An intimate TEDx Salon event exploring how leadership is evolving in today’s world. The event challenged traditional leadership models and highlighted more inclusive, collaborative and courageous approaches to leading.

Featured Speakers

Varinka Bouma is a leadership voice exploring the quiet connection between how we love and how we lead.
Director of Customer Experience at Microsoft EMEA. Kimberly explored leadership, transformation and how organisations can turn ambition into meaningful impact.
Global executive, author and leadership advocate. Former Vice President at Booking.com and Director at Amazon, Fiona shared insights from three decades of leadership across international organisations.

October 2025

Finding Balance

The 2025 event explored how we find balance in a world increasingly shaped by technology, digital connection and rapid change. Topics included AI, leadership, financial empowerment, cybersecurity and wellbeing.

Featured Speakers

Information security expert exploring ethics, bias and responsible AI.
Financial strategist helping women build confidence and independence through financial literacy.
Award-winning stress sociologist challenging conventional thinking about stress management.
Multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersection of technology and human relationships.
Professor and leadership advocate exploring inclusive leadership and allyship.
Cybersecurity expert examining identity, privacy and authenticity in the digital age.

FAQs

How are TEDx Coolhaven Women speakers selected?

Speakers are selected based on the originality of their ideas, the relevance of their message and their ability to inspire meaningful conversations. After careful vetting from the team based on a set criteria speakers will be interviewed and follow a selection process.

Can I apply to speak at TEDx Coolhaven Women?

Our applications for 2026 are now closed. Stay tuned for 2027 recruitment.

What topics are covered at TEDx Coolhaven Women?

Topics include leadership, technology, innovation , entrepreneurship, creativity, equality, sustainability and social impact.