The Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS)
Unique perspectives and insights from change makers, activists, entrepreneurs and people who have achieved amazing things in Bristol and beyond.
BDAS is back for a brand new autumn series of events with fascinating speakers and inspiring experiences. To be the first to hear when tickets are released for each event, please join our mailing list.
Browse our previous events to watch video and recordings from our successful spring series and conversations from earlier series. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon.
Upcoming BDAS events
View our upcoming events as part of the Autumn 2024 Bristol Distinguished Address series (BDAS).
Wed 23 October 2024, 18:00
Crossing Generations: celebration with Dr Edson Burton and guests
Hybrid
An exciting celebration of Bristol’s black cultural scene through the voices and works of those who have made it thrive, inspired by the 2024 BHM theme.
Mon 11 November 2024, 18:00
Walking as Time and Space: an evening with Sir Richard Long
Hybrid
Andrew Kelly in conversation with celebrated Bristol land artist, sculptor and UWE Bristol alum. A BDAS event in collaboration with Being Human Festival.
Wed 13 November 2024, 18:00
Shirine Khoury Haq - A human approach to leadership
Hybrid
Co-op CEO, Shrine Khoury-Haq, in conversation with Rachel Evans, Head of Alumni Engagement at UWE Bristol, about the values that underpin good business.
Highlights from previous Bristol Distinguished Address Series
Danielle Mulder
BBC Group's Director of Sustainability, Danielle explained how the BBC is becoming nature positive.
The Women's Work Lab
A conversation with Camilla Rigby and Rachel Mostyn, Co-Founders and CEOs of Bristol-based business the Women's Work Lab, as they explain how and why they are doing well by doing good.
Levi Roots
Chef, musician and entrepreneur Levi Roots shared his captivating story in conversation at the Watershed as part of the 2024 Bristol Distinguished Address Series.
Poku Osei
Poku Osei, founder and CEO of award-winning social enterprise Babbasa, joined us as part of the spring 2024 Bristol Distinguished Address Series.
Jonny Keeling
Jonny, Head of the BBC Natural History Unit, joined us as part of the Autumn 2023 Bristol Distinguished Address series.
Jenny Garrett
Jenny Garrett, renowned TEDx speaker, joins us to talk about her work on race equality, anti racism and owning your cultural capitals and identity.
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Representatives from Great Western Air Ambulance Charity joined us in conversation as part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series.
Grant Mansfield
Join Grant Mansfield and Lynn Barlow in conversation, as they discuss The Plimsoll Story.
Aisha Thomas
Aisha, founder of Representation Matters Ltd, joined us in conversation with Dr Craig Johnston as part of the Spring 2023 Bristol Distinguished Address Series.
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