Past Conferences
TED began as a small conference in Monterey, California. That single conference is now multiple annual events, as well as occasional deep-dive conferences such as TEDSummit, TEDGlobal and more.
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October 10, 2020
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TED2013
The Young. The Wise. The Undiscovered.
Long Beach, California
February 25–March 1, 2013
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TEDActive 2013
The Young. The Wise. The Undiscovered.
Palm Springs, California
February 25–March 1, 2013
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2012
2011
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TEDActive 2010
What the World Needs Now...
Palm Springs, California
February 9–13, 2010
Mission Blue Voyage
Galápagos, Ecuador
April 6–10, 2010
2009
TED@PalmSprings
The Great Unveiling
Long Beach, California
February 3–9, 2009
2008
2007
2005
2003
TED2003
THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO CREATE IT
Monterey, California
February 26–March 1, 2003
2002
TED2002
Monterey, California
February 27-March 2, 2002
Way back when...
TED11
WILL AND STILL
Monterey, California
February 21-24, 2001
TED10
Understanding America
Monterey, California
February 23-26, 2000
TED9
Monterey, California
February 17-20, 1999
TED8
Monterey, California
February 18-21, 1998
TED7
Monterey, California
February 19-22, 1997
TED6
Monterey, California
February 22-25, 1995
TED5
Monterey, California
February 23-26, 1994
TED4
Kobe, Japan
May 7-9, 1993
TED3
Monterey, California
February 20-23, 1992
TED2
Monterey, California
February 22-25, 1990
TED1
Monterey, California
February 23-26, 1984
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TEDAI Vienna
September 24-26, 2025
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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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TEDAI San Francisco
October 21-22, 2025
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San Francisco, CA
A two-day TED event in the core of Silicon Valley, exploring the impact and power of AI. Experience TED Talks, insightful fireside chats, experiences, panels and unforgettable side events. TEDAI San Francisco is curated and organized by Sam and Walter de Brouwer, in collaboration with TED.
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