The flagship event returns
Our main TEDxRailwayVillage event returns to Swindon in 2027.
Date, venue and theme: to be confirmedSwindon · Ideas worth spreading
The next idea
could start here.
Swindon’s independently organised TEDx event returns in 2027, alongside five focused TEDxSalon events.
TEDxRailwayVillage · 202614 talks published
2027 at a glance
A bigger year for ideas.
The programme will be announced in stages. No date, venue, theme, tickets or formal speaker applications have been confirmed yet.
Five TEDxSalons
Smaller afternoon or evening gatherings, generally with two or three speakers and a compere.
Smaller room. Sharper focus.Announcements in stages
Salon details, ways to register speaker interest, tickets and the flagship event will each be shared when ready.
Join updates belowFive Salons. Five conversations. One year of ideas.2026 started the conversation. In 2027, it continues throughout the year. Dates and details to be announced.
Watch 2026
Fourteen ideas,
now out in the world.
Our first year produced 14 published talks spanning courage, science, heritage, creativity, connection and change.
Get involved in 2027
Choose your route in.
Different ways to take part, kept clear and in one place.
Attend
Hear first when Salon details, the flagship event and tickets are announced.
Join the update list →Share an idea
Formal speaker applications are not open. The approved register-interest route will appear here when it is ready.
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Start a conversation →About and team
Global format.
Swindon at heart.
Inspired by the Railway Village’s history of movement, invention and community, TEDxRailwayVillage creates space for original ideas to be heard, discussed and carried further.
This independent TEDx event is operated under licence from TED.
Robert Jandy
Founder, Licensee & Executive ProducerRobert founded TEDxRailwayVillage, holds its licences and leads production and delivery within the TEDx framework.
Debbie Bryan
Co-Curator & Programme DirectorDebbie co-curates the programme and brings speakers, partners and the wider community together to create a coherent event experience.
Be first to know
The next chapter is taking shape.
Choose how you’d like to be involved. Selecting Speaking registers interest only; no tickets or formal speaker applications are currently open.