TEIGNBRIDGE schools are being offered concessionary tickets for the popular TEDxExeter event for the first time, but it’s first come, first served, with tickets going on sale December 1.

The one-day conference, which brings together speakers with ‘ideas worth sharing’, is at Exeter Northcott Theatre. Next April’s event is called ‘Dreams to Reality’.

It will have a simultaneous livestream to the nearby Alumni Auditorium, where some of the seats will be reserved for schools and colleges around Devon. Audiences from both venues will come together for breaks and lunch in the university’s Great Hall.

TEDxExeter is part of the global TEDx nonprofit organisation, which hosts inspiring and innovative speakers who talk on their subject for less than 20 minutes. Many of these talks are then streamed onto the internet.

Claire Kennedy, of TEDxExeter, said: ‘This is an excellent opportunity for students to hear from people who are finding innovative ways to deal with many of the most challenging issues facing society today.

‘While TEDxExeter’s speakers are experts in their subjects, they are also excellent at making them accessible to a general audience.

‘Audiences come away inspired, entertained, provoked and often moved to take action themselves.

‘We know how much work teachers have to do, so are keen for parents to point out this opportunity to the relevant person at their children’s schools and colleges.

‘This offer is limited, and tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so people need to act now if they want them.’

More details about the event and how schools can reserve seats is available from Jackie Bagnall at [email protected].