TBD Conference 2025: 'Eigengrau'

​TBD 'Eigengrau' invites you to explore the unseen layers of possibility. It’s in this grey space—between what is known and what is imagined—where innovation takes root and bold ideas are born. Together, we’ll uncover hidden opportunities, ignite creativity, and tackle the challenges shaping (y)our future.

​Your +25 hand-picked speakers include:

• ​The Economist, Deputy Editor - Tom Standage

• ​Decision Advantage, CEO + Ex-Royal Marine - Gareth Tennant

• ​Edelman, US Head of Counter Disinformation - Simon Paterson

• ​LookUP, Co-Founder - Caroline Keylock

• ​Beehiiv, Head of Growth - EJ White

• ​Futuremade, CEO - Tracey Follows

• ​Synthesia, Head of Strategy - Daniel Verten

• ​Futurist & Regenerative Futures Architect - Geraldine Wharry

• ​Strategist & Coach - The Brick Coach, Founder - Amale Ghalbouni

• ​Poetry Prescribed (TBD’s Resident Slam Poet) - Miss Yankey

• ​Movement with Jenny, CEO - Jenny Haynes

• ​The Intelligent Brand, CEO - Michael Bayler

• ​Business Psychologist - Lee Chambers

• ​The Research Agency, Director, Cultural Strategy - Laura Mulcahy

• ​NYT Bestselling Author ('Indistractible', 'Hooked') - Nir Eyal

• ​Reporter/Producer, Tortoise Media - Patricia Clarke

• ​New Economies, CEO - Ollie Forsyth

• ​Stealth Startup, Founder (Ex-Oracle + Amazon) - Sanjeev Prabhakar Badri

• ​bridge_ci, CEO - Chandler T. Wilson

• ​TeamGlue (Ex-Nike), Founder - Joanne Jørgensen FRSA

• ​Archrival, CEO - Ben Harms

​We handpick our speakers and curate the day so it's like no other. No-one pays their way onto the TBD stage, they are asked. More names will be announced shortly from big tech, politics, entertainment, and beyond...

​Our dedicated virtual platform (powered by Groovy Gecko) delivers everything TBD offers—world-class speakers, interactive sessions, and a global community—all accessible from anywhere in the world.

• ​Bold Talks: From AI ethics to future warfare, our speakers challenge the edges of possibility.

• ​Interactive Formats: Q&As, workshops, and discussions to turn inspiration into action.

• ​Global Network: Join a movement of thinkers and doers ready to act beyond themselves on TBD+ (members.tbdpl.us).

​Pay-what-you-can model for 2025

​We believe innovation belongs to everyone. This year will be rough, so TBD is choosing a pay-what-you-can model, making it easier than ever to join and make 2025 easier. Tell everyone. Be the hero/ine. TBD 2025 isn’t just an event—it’s your point of change. A place for insights that help you with the year ahead. Act beyond yourself.™ and step into the grey...

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