Annie Lennox is among 16 speakers announced for the latest Glasgow TEDx event.

The singer, songwriter and Human Rights activist will take to the SEC Armadillio on June 14 stage to discuss global feminism.

Other speakers include; one of Britain’s most distinguished barristers, Baroness Helena Kennedy (QC), comedy writer Amna Saleem, and Skyscanner’s former COO, Mark Logan.

The event will be hosted by BBC presenter Clare English and comedian Fred MacAulay.

TEDxGlasgow will welcome 16 speakers to the stage to present ideas on the theme of ‘Connection’.

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, will focus on human rights and social justice, and Skyscanner’s former COO Mark Logan who will be discussing women in technology.

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Comedy writer Amna Saleem, who will present a TEDx talk on identity and humour, and best-selling author Richard Shotton will discuss the topic of trust in relation to behavioural science and advertising.

The Glasgow event will also welcome some of the UK’s big thinkers and achievers including Jude Ower, CEO and Founder of Playmob, Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King’s College London, David Allfrey, Producer and Chief Executive of The Royal Military Tattoo, and Amar Latif, award-winning entrepreneur, telling his personal story on losing 95 per cent of his sight by the age of 20.

The talks will relate to the theme “Connection”, which aims to ask guests and watchers worldwide (via the livestream) to consider how connections have shaped the world that we live in and how advances in technology mean that we are more connected than ever but also increasingly socially isolated.

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"The event’s theme was announced earlier this year in a video showcasing Glasgow’s iconic landmarks through the eyes of viral parkour athlete Robbie Griffith.

Gurjit Singh Lalli, founder and curator at TEDxGlasgow, said: “We’re so excited to announce the full line up for TEDxGlasgow 2019 and can’t wait to bring thousands of people together to spark debate and inspire. We have a fantastic line up of speakers this year and we’re looking forward to hearing their individual approaches on this theme and seeing the tangible impact their words have on our attendees.”

For more information on TEDxGlasgow Connection and to buy tickets, click here.