Apply to Speak

The mission of TEDxTraversecity is to be a catalyst for positive change, opening minds with inspiring ideas. Our goal is to present talks on issues that matter to our community and to spark a real dialogue about how to make a difference.

If you have an idea that is clear, concise, compelling, original and relevant, we want to hear about it! We have a dedicated committee that reviews all speaker applications, and because we want yours to shine, we’ve developed guidelines about what does (and doesn’t) work on the TEDxTraversecity stage.

First review our theme for 2020 and make sure your idea falls under RETHINKING HEALTH.

We are eager to consider ideas that:

• Are radically new

• Showcase fresh approaches to enduring problems

• Challenge our conceptions about what’s possible

• Expose us to cutting-edge research, technology or design

• Energetically redefine the human experience

We reject ideas that are:

• Vague or underdeveloped

• Based on pseudoscience rather than quantifiable and specific data

• Purely personal or motivational in nature

• Already ubiquitous

• Solely about overcoming adversity or obstacles

• Motivated by or seek to promote corporate, political, or religious agendas

This year’s TEDxTraverseCity will take place Wednesday June 17th, 2020. Speaker applications will be accepted through January 15th.

The speaker application deadline is WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15TH

Finalists will be contacted for an exploratory interview and speaker selections will be made by FEBRUARY 15TH, 2020.