TEDxAthlone

Change doesn’t always start with a grand gesture — it often begins with a single moment, a simple idea, or one courageous act. From that point, it spreads outward, touching lives, reshaping communities, and inspiring new possibilities. At TEDxAthlone 2026: The Ripple Effect, we explore how change moves through our world — from personal transformation and creative innovation to cultural evolution and regional renewal. From the heart of the Midlands, our speakers will share stories of how their ideas and actions have created ripples of impact — across industries, communities, and within themselves. Together, we’ll discover that even the smallest spark of change can grow into something far greater than we ever imagined. TEDxAthlone Privacy Notice 1. Who we are: TEDxAthlone is the organiser of the TEDxAthlone event and is the data controller for the personal data collected in connection with this event. 2. What data we collect: When you register for this event, we collect the following personal data: - Name - Email address 3. Why we collect your data: Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes: - To administer your registration and attendance at TEDxAthlone - To communicate essential event-related information - To share your email address with TED for the sole purpose of issuing a post-event feedback survey 4. Legal basis for processing - The legal basis for processing your personal data is your explicit consent, provided at the point of registration. 5. Data sharing - Your email address will be shared with TED solely for the purpose of distributing a post-event feedback survey. - Your data will not be shared with any other third parties. 6. Data retention - Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above and will be securely deleted thereafter. 7. Your rights: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to: - Access your personal data - Request correction or deletion of your data - Withdraw your consent at any time - Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie) 8. Contact us: If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how your data is processed, you can contact us at tedxathlone@gmail.com