Speaker Application Guide

Theme: Lines of Connection

Event Date: 19th June 2026

Location: Historic Town Hall Studios, Swindon

We’re inviting people from across Swindon and beyond to share an idea worth spreading that connects to our theme.

🎥 Video Submission

Please record a 1-minute video (maximum).

This is your chance to share your idea directly with us.

In your video, please tell us:

Who you are (name + a line about what you do).

The core idea you want to share on stage.

How your idea connects with our theme, Lines of Connection.
Upload your video to either Vimeo or YouTube and send us the link

In terms of content:

No political agendas or inflammatory rhetoric

No religious agendas, and

No bad science

(Tip: keep it simple, clear, and memorable — TEDx is about ideas, not selling a business or product.)