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TED2025

April 7-11, 2025 | Vancouver, Canada

AI is gaining power at an astonishing pace, prompting a question that's both alarming and illuminating: what are humans for?

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What are Humans for?

With so many familiar roles now slated for re-invention, we won’t overcome the challenges of our time with traditional ideas or expected thinking.

Instead, we must marshal every ounce of our creativity, imagination and curiosity to picture a world we can look forward to.

At TED2025, we’ll convene those who can show what human flourishing might look like in the years ahead, whether enabled by AI’s superpowers, revolutionary biological technology or new visions of human creativity, kindness and connection.

Will humanity rise to the challenge? The future seems at once exciting and terrifying. The only thing we know for sure is that it can be amazing.

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Join TED2025 for:

  • A new community

    Get connections that make an impact.

  • Boundless inspiration

    Enjoy explosive curiosity with spectacularly diverse ideas.

  • Awe and excitement

    Rewire your sense of wonder for new paths to greatness.

A transformative week
across all disciplines

Scientists

Brilliant minds pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

Adventurers

Bold spirits embracing the future.

Innovators

Fearless souls building something new.

Leaders

Visionaries boldly steering us forward.

Researchers

Diligent explorers of the unknown.

Educators

Enlightened mentors sparking curiosity.

Storytellers

Captivating voices that inspire impact.

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Meet the TED community

Welcome to a vibrant network of global leaders from over 30 industry sectors, united by a passion for shaping a better future. They come from diverse backgrounds, including technology, education, science, medicine, research, media and the arts, all dedicated to understanding and advancing society.

  • 1800+
    Attendees

  • 80+
    Speakers

  • 60+
    Countries

  • 47%
    CEOs + senior leaders

Our community

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Our partners

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Past speakers include

Emmanuel Acho

Ian Bremmer

Greg Brockman

Brene Brown

Shou Chew

Bryce Dallas Howard

Ava DuVernay

Allyson Felix

Scott Galloway

Tom Graham

Fei-Fei Li

Lizzo

Shonda Rhimes

Bozoma Saint John

Yara Shahidi

Luis Von Ahn

Your conference experience

A five-day stage program

80+ electrifying TED Talks, interviews and performances.

Deep connections

Join a community that will make a lasting impact on your life.

Discovery Sessions

Enjoy deep-dive workshops, activities and excursions.

Dinners and parties

Meet other changemakers full of boundless curiosity.

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Location

Vancouver , Canada

TED2025

Humanity Reimagined

April 7-11, 2025

Attending TED in Vancouver means immersing yourself in one of the world's most beautiful cities. 

The Vancouver Convention Centre, surrounded by stunning natural scenery, offers an inspiring environment designed for learning, sharing and connecting. 

Step outside your usual surroundings and discover new ideas in a place that encourages meaningful connection.

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"This was my first TED. I went in search of inspiration and came away with so much more. Truly an amazing experience that I hope to repeat again every year."

Joshua Baillon

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime, transformative experience. The greatest minds in an open, ego-less forum. I learned so much and feel inspired to be a better human.”

Danielle Coppola

“I believe my life, thus far, can be described in two ways - my life before TED and my life after TED. This was an incredibly inspiring, emotional, and humbling week that I felt privileged to be a part of. It is hard not to feel like I have more responsibility in my life to be a local leader and to be a more genuine and kind person after hearing so many passionate stories from individuals both on and off the TED stage. It is an experience I will never forget, and I hope I will be able to attend in the future.”

Mike Lambiaso

“This has been the best thing to happen to me professionally for 20 years. I needed to be surrounded with bright, engaging and challenging (in a good way) minds.”

Sandra Thompson

“This was the most immersive and thought-provoking week of my life. I've wanted to attend a [TED] conference for years and am so happy I finally made it … TED helped reignite the fire in me to be better, do better, and do work that will impact the world for the better.”

Michael Mirizio

You belong at TED.

April 7-11, 2025

Vancouver, Canada

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