Theme: 'The Day After Tomorrow'

‘The Day After Tomorrow’

What do you think of the future? With our world becoming increasingly complex and filled with environmental, political, economic and social challenges, new solutions and technologies might be the answer to our rapidly evolving world. AlphaGo, drones, online education, and machine labours, where will you be in the next five or ten years?

This official TEDxLeicesterSalon will feature three riveting guest speakers, each of whom will present concepts from vastly different disciplines. The main focus will be on the innovative ways of thinking, and how it can help us better understand the future.

Your exciting task as a guest is to join the conversation afterwards by sharing your thoughts on each concept in an open panel-style discussion. All you need to bring is an open mind and a friend, see you there!

Bennett Upper Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Bennett Building
The University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH
United Kingdom

Dan Lamoon

Founder / Director Colab Creative

Dan has been apart of Leicester's creative and cultural scene since the early noughties, moving here as a student, then being involved and leading on various different businesses and ventures since, primarily working within media, marketing and communications. His passion and experience lies in video marketing, producing promotional videos for 15 years, alongside his commitment within education to support students progress into their chosen industry and develop entrepreneurship. He sits on the Cultural Quarter Association board to help bring the cultures of Leicester together.

Professor Jeremy Levesley

Professor of Applied Mathematics, FIMA , Department of Mathematics The Univerity of Leicester

Professor Jeremy Levesley is the head of the department of Mathematics at the University of Leicester, he is also a professor of applied Mathematics, and an avid advocate of data science. In 2014, he was recognized as a national teaching fellow, and his passion for spreading knowledge is made even more evident by his passion for public speaking.

Ricky Shah

Founder / Director Accelerate Yourself

Ricky is a Business Viability and Business Growth Expert. He has a passion for helping individuals, break down barriers, to help them achieve their goals. His company Accelerate Yourself concentrates on all things Enterprise and Employability. You will find him managing European funded projects/ attending networking events across the city/ speaking at events and inspiring others! He also enjoys supporting Leicester Colleges Peter Jones Academy, Leicester Education Business Company and Community groups.