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Where curiosity meets Community

TED conferences bring together a group of expert thinkers and doers across a wide range of fields to help share new ideas.

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Conferences

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TED Countdown Summit 2023

July 11-14 | Detroit, MI

This invite-only gathering will bring together a group of global business executives, innovators, scientists, policymakers, next generation leaders, artists, activists and more who are determined to create a better future.

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TED Tech

Together with Culture3

September 18-19| London, UK

Step into the future of technology, creativity and culture at TED Tech, a two-day event where technologists, artists and futurists are immersed in how blockchain, AI and extended reality are changing everything.

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TED2025

April 7-11, 2025 | Vancouver, BC

Join us for a rich, five-day program where we'll hear from expert thinkers and doers who can show what human flourishing might look like in the years ahead. Together, we'll marshal every ounce of our creativity, imagination and curiosity to build a world we can look forward to. Space is limited.

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TED Countdown Summit 2025

June 16-19, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

Focused on accelerating solutions to the climate crisis, the Summit will bring together 500 courageous doers for nearly three days of TED talks, expert-led workshops and meaningful in-field experiences. Learn more about this invite-only experience.

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TEDSports Indianapolis

September 9-11, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN

Explore the intersection of athletics, science, tech and social impact with leaders transforming how we think about sports far beyond the playing field. TEDSports Indianapolis is curated and organized by Indiana Sports Corp and Next Practice Partners in collaboration with TED.

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TEDAI Vienna

September 24-26, 2025 | Vienna, Austria

A three-day TED event in the heart of Europe on artificial intelligence. Experience TED Talks, mind-expanding workshops, experiences, panels and unforgettable side events. TEDAI Vienna is curated and organized by Dr. Alina Nikolaou and team, in collaboration with TED.

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TEDNext

November 9-11, 2025 | Atlanta, GA

Are you building the future you want? Join us for a vibrant exploration of what’s next for you, propelling Future You to think expansively at every level, from personal to global. Your future self is waiting – register today.

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Why Attend TED?

Join us for an inspirational gathering with the winning formula of brilliant minds and groundbreaking content, while also supporting TED’s mission of global ideas in action.

You’ll hear talks from future-shaping speakers and make lifelong connections during curated workshops and experiences where you can dive deeper into an area of expertise or learn something completely new. TED is your chance to be immersed in meaningful ideas and surrounded by those seeking to catalyze action.

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SESSION 4 at TED2022: A New Era