Question, Explore, Discover.
QED is a two-day science and skepticism convention taking place at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester from the 29th-30th October 2022.
Fantastic speakers from the worlds of science and entertainment will be joining us for a weekend celebration of science, reason and critical thinking.
We aim to be an inclusive event, welcoming attendees from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders.
Latest Update
The QED team are thrilled to be able to announce three more speakers for QED 2022: sociologist and bioethicist Prof Tom Shakespeare, oncologist Dr Azra Raza, and director of Medics Against Violence Dr Tom Berry.
Featuring
SkeptiCamp Manchester 2022
Not only is QED back, but also returning is the free SkeptiCamp event as
part of QED weekend. At SkeptiCamp, the attendees are responsible for
the creation and delivery of the dayʼs content, and anyone is eligible
to present a talk. You donʼt need to be a published author, famous
podcaster or professional communicator to get involved. SkeptiCamp
Manchester 2022 takes place on
Friday 28th October and is completely free!
Information on how to register to speak at SkeptiCamp will be published in the coming weeks, so hold tight.
About North West Skeptical Events
QED is organised by North West Skeptical Events Ltd, a volunteer-owned, non-profit organisation. Each year we aim for QED to break even, spending all funds raised by ticket sales on creating the best event possible. Any surplus is reinvested in future events or donated to good causes.