Theme: If not now, when?

TedxLukelyBrook will connect people, create ideas, stimulate conversation and shift perspectives. Encouraging those attending and ‘touched’ by this event to take immediate action, on aspects of their business and personal life that they inevitably know they will have to undertake at some time, but so often delay or procrastinate upon.

TedxLukelyBrook will be a rallying cry that resonates at a time of uncertainty and where norms have been reshaped. Allowing us to move forward and take full advantage of the ‘new norm’ as it emerges.

Quay Arts
Sea Street
Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BD
United Kingdom

Beth Brookfield

Singer-Songwriter

Beth Brookfield is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter, whose music is a perfect blend of hooky indie pop paired with dreamy slide guitar. Platform One College of Music based on the Isle of Wight is one of the UKs leading boutique commercial music college. Brookfield released her debut single ‘The Journey’ in November 2020 at just 17 years old, and after having Radio Play on BBC Solent, AmazingRadioUSA in America and more, she released the feel good single ‘No Words To Describe’ in 2021 which received support from BBC Introducing and was featured as Voice FM’s ‘Homegrown Hit’. Beth supported American singer Arielle in 2020 and most recently supported James Walsh, frontman of English post-Britpop band Starsailor. She made her UK Festival debut at The Isle of Wight Festival in 2021, playing four different sets over the weekend. Taking influence from 70’s musicians such as George Harrison and Fleetwood Mac she brings a modern twist to her music with her catchy vocals and guitar hooks.

Clive Loseby

Website Accessibility Expert for Disabled People, Renowned public speaker and co-founder of Access by Design

Clive Loseby has one aim: To Change the World, One Website at a Time. A horrific car accident in 1989 left life-changing injuries and personal experience of the prejudice and challenges that disabled people face daily. That experience has been the driving force behind his passion for making the Internet a truly accessible environment. A Global Leader in Website Accessibility for Disabled People, Clive founded Access by Design in 2006 with Jess Loseby and was responsible for creating the world’s first fully-accessible, mobile and tablet-friendly website in 2011. As a recognised expert on accessibility his approach is inclusive, honest and to the point. His insights go beyond that of others. A renowned public speaker for over 12 years people who listen to him come away educated, inspired and never look at websites in quite the same way again. Every person who hears his message takes away simple steps that will truly make a difference – One Website at a Time.

Dr. Adrian Gill

Chief Engineer of Blades at Vestas and leading expert in wind turbine blades and the potential of wind energy to stop the world's addiction to fossil fuels.

Dr Adrian Gill is a leading expert in wind turbine blades, the part of a turbine designed to extract energy from the wind. As Chief Engineer of Blades at Vestas, Adrian has dedicated his career to expanding the capabilities of blades, making them bigger, more efficient, and ready to support a world powered fully by renewable energy. Over the last 15 years, Adrian has seen the wind industry transform from a niche, highly subsidized energy source, to the most competitive source of power in the world where one turbine can power 20,000 homes. He has helped evolve wind energy technology to a point where it now supplies over a quarter of the UK’s electricity supply, and is rapidly growing across the world. Adrian firmly believes in the potential of wind energy to stop the world’s addiction to fossil fuels, and in paving the way for a more sustainable future. In his talk, Adrian will explore what this future will look like, and how renewable energy will change the way we go about daily life

Gina London

Renowned global expert on leadership communications - Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent and anchor.

CEO of Language of Leadership Gina London represents some of the top companies and executives in the world. An Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent and anchor, Gina brings her passion for people and storytelling as she develops leaders to more positively connect and engage with their employees, their board and themselves. Her Fortune 500 clients include SAP, Salesforce, Facebook, McKesson, Merck, Pernod-Ricard, Deloitte, Daimler, JP Morgan and the United States Department of State. She provides interactive and motivational training, coaching and keynote speeches on the power of communicating with purpose and impact. A published author and regular media analyst, Gina has appeared on the BBC, FOX, and CNN. Gina has been interviewed on radio and TV across the world, and currently writes a weekly business leadership column, “The Communicator” in Ireland’s largest circulated newspaper, The Sunday Independent.

James Green

deVere Group Investment Director and Divisional Director Europe and Latin America. Global business leader. A game changer in FinTech. Award Winner and Inspirational speaker on taking action now.

As Group Investment Director for deVere Group and Divisional Director Europe & Latin America, James manages assets of more than £1 billion across offices in France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Germany and Mexico, supported by a professional team of more than 100 consultants and 70 administrative and support staff. Core to this success are his enviable leadership capabilities, eye for detail, decisiveness, work ethic, hands-on approach, and positive attitude – someone who understands the value of urgency and, how without it, you cannot experience real success. His winning Emerging Talent of the Year at the highly acclaimed International Investment Awards at the age of just 32 bear’s testimony to an approach to business and life that sets him apart from others. Using his talent, experience and passion James inspires others and generates the momentum that leads to infinite opportunities – and in doing so enables his team to fulfil their maximum potential.

Josh Barry

Freelance writer and podcaster Josh Barry is the creative director of the entertainment platform Beyond The Title, which features interviews with significant figures from the world of entertainment.

Freelance writer and podcaster Josh Barry is the creative director of the entertainment platform Beyond The Title, which features interviews with significant figures from the world of entertainment. As a result of his Cerebral Palsy, Josh writes with his nose on an iPad and so far has written two books; his autobiography ‘Adapted’ surrounding his life in a mainstream society and ‘Beyond The Title – The Yearbook’ which is a definitive celebration of his podcast. Graduating from Bournemouth University in 2010 with both a BA in Scriptwriting and a Masters in Writing For The Media, Josh is now equipped to tackle any challenge from sitting opposite revered celebrities to walking up Pen Y Fan.

Kim Davis

A World-leading marketing & sales expert, media broadcaster, and international keynote speaker. Founder & CEO, Sarsaparilla Marketing. Kim is known for her unique methods, which fuse business with The Arts

For over 20 years, she has worked with A-list celebrities including Beyoncé, Andre Agassi and Marc Jacobs and been a trusted advisor to the leaders of the world’s most iconic brands, including: Bayer, BNP Paribas, Harper Collins Publishing, MasterCard, Avon, and GoDaddy. Kim began her career as a broadcaster and journalist for some of the most successful television and radio networks in New York City. Kim continues to regularly appear in the media and has worked with: BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, BBC radio, TalkRadio, The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Metro. As a speaker, she’s performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to London’s O2 Arena, and been referred to as “One Of The Greatest Female Speakers”.

Mart Drake-Knight

Engineer and Co-founder of Teemill, a company built and sharing access to a working circular supply chain.

Mart uses his knowledge as an engineer and understand from his business to present 'Dear Mr Bin Man' asking the question, Can one person redesign the economy and make sustainability a reality?

Tim Sissons

Industry leading specialist in the design, implementation and delivery of exceptional Motivational, Leadership and cutting edge Customer Service and Complaint Handling strategies.

Tim is an industry leading specialist in the design, implementation and delivery of exceptional Motivational, Leadership and cutting edge Customer Service and Complaint Handling workshops. He has over 18 years’ experience consulting for some of the largest companies within the leisure and travel sectors across the UK and throughout the world. His style has been referred to as: infectious, unique and distinctive. This coupled with his experience and enthusiasm enables Tim to help companies stay ahead of their competition, by delivering excellence throughout the business and reflect positively on the brands they represent. Tim is much sought after as a consultant and speaker, making a huge difference to the companies he works with and audiences he addresses, something that must be witnessed to be believed.

Tina Jennings

Change & culture transformation specialist - Founder of Cosán Cróga

Tina is passionate about unlocking the Power of People! Believing that anything is possible with a clear Purpose, People and Plan. Tina has had the privilege to support leaders over her 24-year corporate career in multiple countries that has seen Tina work within Walgreens Boots alliance as HR Director Global Consumer Brands and Global People & Development Director for Liz Earle Beauty Co. Whether change is required to improve costs, efficiencies, performance, or culture, she has been there and gets energy from helping people like you make the complex simple. Tina is skilled at creating and implementing seamless and transformative change, which ignites business growth and positively impacts the bottom line, she loves nothing more than supporting people to thrive. Tina is a heart led values leader, with an enviable reputation for leading the business agenda ‘adding tangible value’ and having a clear approach to people, ‘unlocking potential and results time and time again’.

Will Perry

Paralympian Swimmer - insights into challenges and social change activist

Will Perry, 21, is an acclaimed Paralympic Swimmer, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and 2021 European Championships. He is 5 times British Record Holder and National Champion. Will trains at Northampton Swimming Club under head Coach Andy Sharp and alongside fellow Paralympian Maisie Summers-Newton. As a Paralympian he is an inspiration to others working tirelessly to pursue his passion and inspire people around the world to reach their full potential. He lives with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism which results in short upper arms and thighs. Will brings a story of success to TEDxLukelyBrook but one that also challenges behaviors towards people with conditions of dwarfism and provides an important pause for thought.