TBD Conference 2026 - VANTA

The world has gone dark. Black boxes dictate business. Biotech rewires appetites. Every gesture is training data. CRINK creeps in. What you see can’t be trusted. Washington’s convicted grifter-in-chief is haunted by lists and his own mortality. Volts are beginning to matter more than votes, and certainty has become the world's rarest asset.

Named after Vantablack , the blackest substance ever created, VANTA is a full-day immersion designed to strip back hidden systems and expose the forces shaping what comes next. The agenda is concealed by design (you know who but not what). Nothing is pre-packaged. Nothing is safe.

You’ll be immersed in provocations on Technology, Behaviour, and Data. Expect 25+ global speakers. Expect to be tested and surprised. Expect to walk away with foresight others can’t access. Nothing is predictable. Nothing is safe. Everything is engineered to stay with you.

TBD is designed with neuroscientists to maximise your recall. Digital art breaks reset your focus. A controlled sensory environment; from visuals to a signature scent crafted with Parisian experts, TBD ensures knowledge sticks. Every detail is built to confront hidden systems and extract clarity from uncertainty.
Attendees Will Get:
Immersive, unpredictable programming revealed only on the day
Radical insights into AI, biotech, new business models, bold strategy, behaviour engineering, and data engines
Direct access to diverse global voices shaping the near future
Coworking (physical tickets)
Cohort connections and a lot more besides
Ticket Options:
VANTABLACK // (£549)
Premium access + 2x TBD+ Memberships (worth £600), 20 virtual passes, meals & refreshments.
ONYX // (£449)
Admission + 1x TBD+ Membership (worth £300), 10 virtual passes, luxury goodie bag, meals & refreshments.
OBSIDIAN // (£249)
Regular admission, 2 virtual passes, goodie bag, meals.
CARBON // (£99)
Virtual conference experience, with Infofeed access.
Who comes?
Senior leaders navigating ambiguity
Strategists, investors, entrepreneurs seeking foresight over hype
Tech, policy and innovation leads

About Oneder
Hosted in partnership with Oneder – the team behind Shoreditch Exchange and a growing collection of beautifully designed, flexible workspaces across London. Whether you’re flying solo, scaling a business, or somewhere in between, they'll do more than just offer you a desk.
Find out more about Oneder or book a tour here.

Need enterprise pricing? Sponsorship info? General question?
E: info@thetbdconference.com
About TBD Conference
TBD is a global stage where hidden systems are exposed and decoded. Now in its eighth year, with 200+ speakers and 100,000+ attendees worldwide, TBD has redefined what a conference can be. Formats are engineered with neuroscientists to make knowledge stick. Sessions unfold in a controlled sensory environment, and digital art resets to a signature scent developed with Parisian olfactory experts. Diverse by design and D.I.C.E. recommended since 2020, TBD equips leaders with clarity in uncertainty, courage in complexity, and foresight from the silence of the unknown.
Website: thetbdconference.com

About Paul Armstrong
Paul Armstrong is the emerging technology advisor who interrogates the forces reshaping business and society. He works with leaders to cut through noise around AI, biotech, data systems, big platforms, and new business models, exposing what matters before it becomes obvious. As a journalist and commentator (FT, BBC, CNN, WSJ) he translates complexity into sharp signals, challenging hype and confronting blind spots. His perspective sits at the collision of strategy, media and technology, making him a critical voice for those navigating disruption.
Find out more here and over on TBD+.