TEDNext 2025

November 9-11, 2025  |  Atlanta, GA

Asking bigger questions about your life, your work, the world? TEDNext is your space to step outside your routine, reimagine your direction and move forward with purpose.

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What if your next move changed everything?

TEDNext is a vibrant exploration of what’s next for you, propelling Future You to think expansively at every level, from personal to global.

Imagine a working session for who you’re becoming. This experience is for those who deeply care about where they’re headed, how they lead and what really matters.

Have you ever wondered...

Am I seeing the whole picture?

Step outside your usual lens and shift your perspective alongside people who think differently.

What kind of leader do I want to be?

Explore new ways to lead with impact, even when the future feels uncertain.

Could I dream bigger?

Follow the questions that pull you forward and uncover new possibilities you haven’t even considered.

What’s next for my career?

Sort signal from noise, reconnect with your goals and get clearer on what really moves you.
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What you’ll learn at TEDNext:

  • Breakthrough ideas from brave thinkers
  • Tools to grow with purpose — professionally and personally
  • Insights from a community that challenges and supports you
  • Techniques to communicate with clarity and power 

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Your conference experience

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A three-day journey

Be among the first to hear powerful TED Talks live from 45+ visionary speakers. Ask the big questions at the Next Stage and discover unforgettable performances that surprise and delight.

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Workshops with impact

Chart your path with immersive learning sessions tailored to your goals. Whether you're deepening a skill or rethinking your approach, you’ll leave with ideas you can act on.

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Discovery Sessions

Not all great ideas are shared from the stage; some require up-close exploration. At TED, ideas come to life in expert-led sessions, activities and excursions — all curated with an understanding of what makes these sessions sing (yes, sometimes literally). 

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Dinners + parties

Meaningful conversations don’t stop at the stage. Gather over shared meals and carry it all onto the dance floor — where surprising connections and lifelong friendships take root.

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A powerful network

Meet mentors, collaborators and kindred minds — the ones who see the world differently. Here, connection isn’t transactional; it’s transformational.

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Access to TEDConnect

This award-winning networking app will be your conference companion. Personalize your schedule, view the attendee and speaker list and keep the conversation going long after the conference ends. 

The experience

Prepare for the journey of discovery that is TEDNext.

The community

Meet the extraordinary humans who make TEDNext special.
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What makes this different?

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While TED2026 looks at the future of the world, TEDNext turns the lens inward: your growth, your questions, your next move.

Navigating the joys and pains of daily life is already challenging. Add the whiplash of cultural shifts and rapid tech change, and it’s no wonder we feel stuck.

In a world where spectacular breakthroughs coexist with existential uncertainty, TEDNext helps you find clarity and a way forward.

Discover our
community

At TEDNext, you’ll find a rare mix: people who challenge how you think — and who understand where you’re coming from.

This is a place for driven, curious minds across industries and backgrounds. Some are reimagining what’s possible in their fields. Others are asking thorny questions about what’s next. But all are here to grow together.

  • 1200+
    Attendees

  • 45+
    Speakers

  • 100+
    Countries

  • 40+
    Fields

At TEDNext you'll meet...

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Leaders + rising innovators
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Entrepreneurs + builders
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Educators + youth allies
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Artists, filmmakers + architects
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Gamers + developers
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Scientists + researchers
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Health + wellness champions
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Social justice + community builders

Are you taking your future personally?

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This isn’t just keynotes and coffee breaks. It’s big ideas, real conversations, unexpected sparks — the kind that shift how you see your life and the world around you.

You’ll hear bold talks, attend immersive workshops and discover art, music and moments that move you. 

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November 9-11, 2025 | The Signia by Hilton

Our 2025 Location

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA is a cultural, historical and political powerhouse. One of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the US, Atlanta’s energy, Southern hospitality and forward-thinking spirit set an inspiring stage for TEDNext, November 9-11, 2025.

Our home base is The Signia by Hilton, a modern, sunlit campus connected to the Georgia World Congress Center. With spacious indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, you’ll be steps (or an elevator ride) away from the talks, workshops, festivities and conversations that will stay with you.

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What it's like to attend TED

It was one of the best things that happened to me. It felt like my safe space where I was inspired and also sometimes inspired my fellow TEDsters.

Varshini Kannam

I cannot wait to be part of a future TEDNext conference! I left truly inspired, filled with ideas and actionable insights… You simply can't leave a TED conference unchanged.

Samantha Newey

I want to come back. I also want to bring my team with me! This was a dream and an awesome experience! I'm still on cloud nine.

Chelsee Young

It was AMAZING + TRANSFORMATIVE.

Patrice Brown

I thoroughly enjoyed the layout, ambiance, and the discussion topics at TEDNext Stage. The setup really fostered a sense of engagement and comfort. I particularly loved the bean bags—they added a fun and relaxed element to the experience. It truly enhanced the atmosphere and made discussions feel more inviting.

TEDNext attendee

It exceeded my expectations. I anticipated the talks would be fantastic, but I did not anticipate the warm, inviting atmosphere and a place to connect with other people on a meaningful level.

Christopher Lockhart

While some people go to rock concerts, I go to TED Conferences.

Andrea Driessen

I was never good at small talk and starting conversations but the warmth and interest TEDsters showed put me at ease. I discovered a whole new version of me at the conference. I also made special bonds and teared up before departing 🥹 I just love the TED world. It is a safe place for me.

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