Your TED Experience
The TED Conference experience is like none other. Whether you’re a TED enthusiast or it’s your very first time joining us, this dynamic week is sure to become a highlight of your year.
From the electric moments in the TED Theater, when a talk resonates so deeply that you are overtaken by goosebumps, to the joy of making an unexpected new connection that lasts a lifetime.
It's an enduring rush of inspiration. Get a glimpse of what we’re planning for you at TED2025.
The TED Conference experience is like none other. Whether you’re a TED enthusiast or it’s your very first time joining us, this dynamic week is sure to become a highlight of your year.
From the electric moments in the TED Theater, when a talk resonates so deeply that you are overtaken by goosebumps, to the joy of making an unexpected new connection that lasts a lifetime.
It's an enduring rush of inspiration. Get a glimpse of what we’re planning for you at TED2025.
Your community
TED brings together a unique group of thinkers, doers, leaders and dreamers — a wide spectrum of individuals whose humility, kindness and generosity speak louder than their brilliance.
Members of the TED community are on a journey of lifelong learning, with fierce determination to make the world a better place.
Get ready, because at TED there are no strangers, just friends you’ve not yet met!
TED brings together a unique group of thinkers, doers, leaders and dreamers — a wide spectrum of individuals whose humility, kindness and generosity speak louder than their brilliance.
Members of the TED community are on a journey of lifelong learning, with fierce determination to make the world a better place.
Get ready, because at TED there are no strangers, just friends you’ve not yet met!
The TED theater
Architect and experience designer David Rockwell crafted the incredible pop-up theater for TED, using 8,000 custom pieces of Douglas Fir. Each year, a dedicated team lovingly assembles this architectural wonder, and after five days, the air is filled with a fresh, woody aroma, signaling that “it’s time for TED.”
The theater’s closeness to the speakers creates a communal vibe similar to that of a campfire. Every spot offers the ultimate viewing experience with a mix of seating options like couches, balcony spots, cozy chairs and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Architect and experience designer David Rockwell crafted the incredible pop-up theater for TED, using 8,000 custom pieces of Douglas Fir. Each year, a dedicated team lovingly assembles this architectural wonder, and after five days, the air is filled with a fresh, woody aroma, signaling that “it’s time for TED.”
The theater’s closeness to the speakers creates a communal vibe similar to that of a campfire. Every spot offers the ultimate viewing experience with a mix of seating options like couches, balcony spots, cozy chairs and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Discovery Sessions
Not all great ideas are shared from a stage; some require closer exploration. Discovery Sessions bring ideas to life through expert-led experiences, in-the-field workshops, activities and excursions, all curated with an unparalleled understanding of what makes these sessions sing (yes, sometimes literally).
Sign up for bucket list activities that get you out, moving and interacting with ideas and connecting with others in unexpected ways.
Not all great ideas are shared from a stage; some require closer exploration. Discovery Sessions bring ideas to life through expert-led experiences, in-the-field workshops, activities and excursions, all curated with an unparalleled understanding of what makes these sessions sing (yes, sometimes literally).
Sign up for bucket list activities that get you out, moving and interacting with ideas and connecting with others in unexpected ways.
Breaks for Connection
A vital part of the TED experience, networking breaks are dedicated times for you to build deep human connections — one-on-one or in groups.
Immerse yourself in dynamic discussions and serendipitous encounters with attendees and speakers over a barista-brewed coffee or snack.
A vital part of the TED experience, networking breaks are dedicated times for you to build deep human connections — one-on-one or in groups.
Immerse yourself in dynamic discussions and serendipitous encounters with attendees and speakers over a barista-brewed coffee or snack.
The food program
Chef-crafted, mouth-watering, sustainable meals that take inspiration from local ingredients, as well as from flavor profiles from around the world.
Each meal accommodates dietary preferences including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and more.
Chef-crafted, mouth-watering, sustainable meals that take inspiration from local ingredients, as well as from flavor profiles from around the world.
Each meal accommodates dietary preferences including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and more.
Parties and receptions
The parties and receptions at TED are designed with both extroverts and introverts in mind, offering opportunities for energizing encounters as well as spaces for more quiet connection or reflection.
Food, music, new connections and signature TED fun create moments you’ll remember for years to come.
The parties and receptions at TED are designed with both extroverts and introverts in mind, offering opportunities for energizing encounters as well as spaces for more quiet connection or reflection.
Food, music, new connections and signature TED fun create moments you’ll remember for years to come.
Dine Around dinners
Dine Around dinners are curated meals at some of Vancouver’s best restaurants and experiential venues.
From dinners designed to inspire conversation around intriguing topics to more experiential offerings, prepare to be inspired by and deeply connected to the TED community.
Dine Around dinners are curated meals at some of Vancouver’s best restaurants and experiential venues.
From dinners designed to inspire conversation around intriguing topics to more experiential offerings, prepare to be inspired by and deeply connected to the TED community.
Immersive activations
Walk the loop to discover dazzling tech demos, engaging hands-on activities and unique art that fuels your sense of wonder and creativity.
TED’s interactive exhibits, installations and immersive experiences are custom-created for the conference and represent ideas of their own.
Walk the loop to discover dazzling tech demos, engaging hands-on activities and unique art that fuels your sense of wonder and creativity.
TED’s interactive exhibits, installations and immersive experiences are custom-created for the conference and represent ideas of their own.
The restore lounge
Picture yourself in a relaxing space to unwind, complete with massages, aromatherapy, meditation and more.
This is your retreat during breaks, designed to help you recharge and prepare for the mental gymnastics of your TED experience.
Picture yourself in a relaxing space to unwind, complete with massages, aromatherapy, meditation and more.
This is your retreat during breaks, designed to help you recharge and prepare for the mental gymnastics of your TED experience.
Speaker meetups
TED speakers are not confined to the stage — they’re part of your journey.
Unlike other conferences, TED speakers are present until the end! You’ll find them at Speaker Meetups, the TED Bookstore or when they pull up a seat to join your dinner table.
You’ll get multiple opportunities to connect with speakers directly, ask deeper questions and share experiences that add to the depth of their work.
TED speakers are not confined to the stage — they’re part of your journey.
Unlike other conferences, TED speakers are present until the end! You’ll find them at Speaker Meetups, the TED Bookstore or when they pull up a seat to join your dinner table.
You’ll get multiple opportunities to connect with speakers directly, ask deeper questions and share experiences that add to the depth of their work.
The TED bookstore
Imagine a special bookshop with titles written by TED speakers, community members and must-reads that elevate and extend your conference experience.
From mind-opening nonfiction to stories that sweep you away, it’s a place to stock up on reading material for the year ahead and bring some of the TED magic back home to share with friends and family.
Imagine a special bookshop with titles written by TED speakers, community members and must-reads that elevate and extend your conference experience.
From mind-opening nonfiction to stories that sweep you away, it’s a place to stock up on reading material for the year ahead and bring some of the TED magic back home to share with friends and family.
Accessibility
Everyone is welcome at TED. Accessibility services are available to ensure you have full access to the conference. The TED team will work closely with you to provide support, so you can focus on enjoying your time. Services such as live captioning, assisted listening devices, mobility devices, ASL interpreters are made available upon request.
Email us at conferences@ted.com to learn more.
Everyone is welcome at TED. Accessibility services are available to ensure you have full access to the conference. The TED team will work closely with you to provide support, so you can focus on enjoying your time. Services such as live captioning, assisted listening devices, mobility devices, ASL interpreters are made available upon request.
Email us at conferences@ted.com to learn more.
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