HultLondon
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Theme: Limitless: The Opportunities for Change

This event occurred on
February 18, 2023
London, London, City of
United Kingdom

At times, life takes a direction that falls short of our expectations. It takes great strength to view these challenges not as threats but as opportunities - our chance to pivot and grow. As one door closes, a million more opens. Join TEDxHultLondon as we bring six speakers from six fields to share their stories. We will see how the world is limitless, filled with many opportunities for change.

We are TEDxHultLondon, and this is Limitless: The Opportunities for Change!

Karen Elson: Karen Elson is a renowned supermodel who has graced over 100 magazine covers (with 48 VOGUE covers alone) shot by top photographers around the globe. She has walked runways for such fashion houses as Alexander McQueen, Chanel and Valentino and starred in countless campaigns, most recently as the face of Moschino Resort and the Gucci Cruise Collection.

Ashram Parsi: Ashram Parsi was prosecuted for his homosexuality in his birth country, Iran, and had to flee to Canada where he now lives in exile. As the founder of the International Railroad for Queer Refugees, he will be talking about the ongoing human rights revolution in Iran regarding women's and LGBTQ+ rights.

Baroness Sandip Verma: As a member of the British House of Lords and Head of UN Women UK, Baroness Verma has gained incredible experience working with the most successful individuals to make a real impact. She shares her story, from growing up in poverty to becoming a changemaker.

Stuart Kirk: Having worked in the finance industry for almost 20 years, Stuart has a sophisticated understanding of the important role of sustainability within finance. In his TEDx talk, Stuart will share how to overcome the challenges related to existing frameworks and what it really means to invest your money sustainably.

Bruce Houlder: Bruce Houlder, a former criminal law judge and lawyer, founded Knife Crime London to overcome the challenges that London’s youth faces today. He will share the social and legal background of the rising knife crime in London and what frameworks must be established to create a safer future.

Shalini Thirunilathil: As one of the leading forces of today’s tech industry, Shalini will disclose the secret of becoming successful with the art of agile leadership.

Canada Water Thatre
21 Surrey Quays Rd, London
London, London, City of, SE 16 7AR
United Kingdom
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Speakers

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Ashram Parsi

Ashram Parsi was prosecuted for his homosexuality in his birth country, Iran, and had to flee to Canada where he now lives in exile. As the founder of the International Railroad for Queer Refugees, he will be talk

Baroness Verma

As a member of the British House of Lords and Head of UN Women UK, Baroness Verma has gained incredible experience working with the most successful individuals to make a real impact. She shares her story, from growing up in poverty to becoming a changemaker.

Bruce Houlder

Bruce Houlder, a former criminal law judge and lawyer, founded Knife Crime London to overcome the challenges that London’s youth faces today. He will share the social and legal background of the rising knife crime in London and what frameworks must be established to create a safer future.

Karen Elson

Karen Elson is a supermodel, author, and singer-songwriter who has graced over 100 magazine covers, walking for fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Valentino, and Gucci. As a leading advocate for model rights in the workplace, Karen will provide exclusive insights behind the glitz and glamour of the modelling industry.

Shalini Thirunilathil

As one of the leading forces of today’s tech industry, Shalini will disclose the secret of becoming successful with the art of agile leadership.

Stuart Kirk

Investment Columnist at the Financial Times

Organizing team

Ronan
Gruenbaum

London, United Kingdom
Organizer

Raphael
Kammerer

London, United Kingdom
Co-organizer