#DirectAccess, Speaking
Give a TEDx talk in NYC, LA, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, or Pittsburgh
We know that giving a TED talk can be life-changing BUT that uncovering TEDx opportunities can involve a lot of heavy-lifting—that’s why: we’ve done the heavy-lifting for you!
Here’s an initial batch of TEDx opportunities accepting applications right now! As always, we will continue being hard at work looking for additional TEDx opportunities to share with you (you’ll find out about them here, once they become available).
⭐️TEDx opportunities actively accepting applications right now:
1) New York. Taking place IRL at NYU (link to apply).
2) LA-ish/Temecula: Taking place in-person at Old Town Temecula Community Theater (link to apply).
3) Chicago: Taking place in-person at the Chicago(link to apply).
4) Seattle: Taking place IRL in Seattle (link to apply).
5) Atlanta: Taking place IRL in Atlanta (link to apply).
6) Pittsburgh: Taking place IRL in Pittsburgh (link to apply).
⬇️ Here’s more info on all of them ⬇️
1) New York
TEDxNYU is accepting speaker applications from both NYU students and non-NYU students. Check out some of TEDxNYU past talks and videos.
⏰ Speaker applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
➡️ Learn more & to be a non-NYU TEDx speaker! 🎉
2) LA-ish/Temecula
TEDxTemecula brings together the valley’s brightest thinkers, visionaries and performers to explore what’s possible in our community and beyond.
To apply:
1. Record a two-minute video synopsis of your Idea Worth Spreading.
2. Upload your video to the cloud and copy the link.
3. Complete the speaker application form.
The event will be held on September 28, 2024 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
⏰ Speaker applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
➡️ Learn more & apply to TEDxTemecula 🎉
3) Chicago
TEDxChicago is open to receiving speaker submissions from Chicago residents.
An idea that is fit for TEDxChicago is new, unique, and can offer an impactful insight or a new way of thinking to a widely diverse audience. Selected speakers are often those who are doing the work, and are considered experts in the subject, often grounded in their own research.
⏰ Although the submission period for the September TEDxChicago event seems to have ended, TEDxChicago accepts speaker applications year-round on a rolling basis. The curation team reviews and selects speakers many months in advance to allow ample time for coaching and content development. During the review period, they’ll reach out if they identify that your submission is one they’d like to engage further.
➡️ Learn more & apply to TEDxChicago 🎉
4) Seattle
TEDxSeattle is always looking for ideas worth spreading.
⏰ Speaker applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have an idea worth spreading or have questions about speaking at TEDxSeattle, email speaker-submissions@tedxseattle.com
➡️ Learn more & apply to TEDxSeattle 🎉
5) Atlanta
TEDxAtlanta is a Georgia-registered nonprofit founded on the belief in the power of ideas to build stronger communities. Their mission is to amplify local Atlanta ideas globally and global ideas locally to propel communities to action.
TEDxAtlanta 2024 seeks ideas that move us closer toward a future where technology and nature are in harmony, societies fuse in unity and innovation dances with tradition.
⏰ Speaker applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
➡️ Learn more & apply to TEDxAtlanta 🎉
6) Pittsburgh
TEDxPittsburgh brings together innovators in technology, entertainment, and design to share ideas worth spreading.TEDxPittsburgh is run by IdeasPGH, a not-for-profit organization.
⏰ Speaker applications are accepted on a rolling basis.