New Global Leadership Networking Event Set For The Isle Of Wight

‘If not now, when?’ is the theme of an event taking place in The Anthony Minghella Theatre at Newport's Quay Arts - in a bid to connect the Island to a global audience.

The 'TEDxLukelyBrook' event will feature an impressive line-up of speakers all standing on the famous round red carpet.

On March 2, 2022 presenting topics will include ‘A move from the urban jungle’ and ‘Exercise changes lives’ to ‘Islands of geography for a greener future’ and ‘Reconsidering disability in our community’.

Gina London (pictured below), author and Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent and anchor, is one of the speakers announced for the event, whose talk entitled ‘The Myth of Authenticity’ will help discover why the most valued attribute of a leader is also one of the most misunderstood.

Whilst the talks will take place in the main theatre, a ‘watch party’ focussing on youth will be held at the same time at The Riverside Centre. There will also be a ‘conversation area’ giving delegates at Quay Arts an opportunity to spark conversations, share their passions, relax and meet with speakers to discuss their talks and ideas worth spreading.

All the performances and talks are live-streamed to a global audience throughout the event, so anyone can experience TEDxLukelyBrook. With the recordings from the event added to the TEDx YouTube channel with over 32.2 million subscribers - giving the event, its talks and the Island a truly global reach.

WightFibre has been announced as the event's main sponsor with Island businesses, IFPL, WRS Systems and Red Funnel just some of the event supporters. The IW Chamber of Commerce, PC Consultants, BrightBulb Design and Visit Isle of Wight are also named as friends of the event.

Organiser and curator, Dale Howarth, said:

“This event which will reflect the best of the island and help share ideas from the Isle of Wight with communities around the world. Our speakers providing a motivational call to action, to prompt those attending and ‘touched’ by TEDxLukelyBrook to take positive 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.”

Alongside Dale are an executive team bringing their talent and support, including Chris Court, Jonathan Thornton, Steve Edmonds and David Thornton.

The event's name of TEDxLukelyBrook reflects the past, present and future. Where through the waters of Lukely Brook, the Isle of Wight connects to the world. The brook, which rises in the Bowcombe Valley has powered the Island's mills from as early as Roman times, passing under the main venue to join the River Medina, past the Watch Party and out into the Solent to travel the world.

Further announcements will be made over the coming weeks and months. To find out more visit www.tedxlukelybrook.com where you can also register to be kept up to date with the event, including news, speaker announcements, interviews, how to obtain tickets and access the live stream.

TEDxLukelyBrook is an independently produced, not for profit event, operated under a licence from TED.