TEDxExeter to reach even more people thanks to local sponsors

TEDxExeter aims to more than double its reach this year thanks to the loyal support of existing sponsors, and new organisations who have come on board. Their sponsorship means that many more people will be able to see some of the world’s best thinkers share their ground-breaking work and ideas.

Now in its fifth year, TEDxExeter will take place on Friday 15 April at the Exeter Northcott Theatre with a simultaneous livestream to the nearby Alumni Auditorium. Tickets for both these events are now sold out, but there are still opportunities for people to get involved.

Public viewing parties will take place at Exeter Central Library and at RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum). People who missed out on tickets can watch the lifestream at home or set up a private viewing party.

Eighteen organisations now support TEDxExeter – some giving financial support – others offering support in kind. New this year are Exeter University, Exeter City Council and LHC Architects.

“LHC is delighted to be a sponsor of TEDxExeter,” said marketing manager Andrea Veale. “What a fantastic opportunity to be involved in an event which sets out to inspire, challenge and inform, and one which has so captured the imagination of our city.”

Jane Chafer, the University’s director of communication and corporate affairs said: “TEDx has become a global presence, spreading new ideas and the University of Exeter is very pleased to host and sponsor TEDxExeter in its Diamond Jubilee year. The opportunity to hear speakers from many subjects and engage in debates that will shape our future is very exciting for the region and we look forward to welcoming people from across the city to the event.”

Companies continuing to support TEDxExeter include Stephens Scown and Egremont.

Robert Camp, Managing Partner of Stephens Scown, commented: “We first got involved in TEDxExeter last year based on the feedback from staff who attended the event. They were so enthused with the experience that we felt it would be a missed opportunity not to be involved.

“TEDxExeter is all about being inspired, sharing new ideas and how we can make a positive impact on our local communities. There are some strong brand synergies between TEDxExeter and Stephens Scown. We have found our involvement to be really worthwhile and are looking forward to this year’s event in anticipation!”

Egremont was TEDxExeter’s first sponsor, and continues into the firth year: “We support TEDxExeter to be part of an incredible learning experience that’s creative, stimulating, undpredictable and gets us to see the world in new ways so that we see and act differently,” says Sean Connolly. “As transformation consultants we work with businesses to see the world as it is and act differently.”

Claire Kennedy, TEDxExeter licensee and curator added: “We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors. Without their support this event wouldn’t happen, and it wouldn’t have been able to grow at such a rate.

“This year, we are bringing a stellar line up of speakers to Exeter, addressing many of the complex issues that face us all today. Without our sponsors, their ideas wouldn’t reach nearly so many people in Devon, from students in our schools and citizens going about their daily lives to civic leaders and change makers. They also have a national and global audience.”

This year’s theme for TEDxExeter is Dreams to Reality. The organisers hope that after hearing how the speakers have taken their dreams and ideas, and made them happen, audience members will be inspired to take action and innovate themselves.

The full list of sponsors of TEDxExeter 2016:

University of Exeter
Stephens Scown
Egremont
SunGift Energy
Wilkinson Grant
Antech
LHC
Exeter City Council
Websites Ahoy
Chromatrope
Stormpress
Dacors Design
Exeter College
Saks
First Sight Media
Luscombe
Mailchimp
Exeter Northcott Theatre