So You Want to Give a TEDx Talk?
You have an idea worth sharing. But how do you actually get it onto a TEDx stage?
Maybe you've thought about applying for years. Maybe you have an idea but aren't sure if it's “TEDx-worthy.” Or maybe you're wondering what happens after someone actually says yes.
I've spent 13 years in the TED/TEDx ecosystem—including 7 years behind the scenes, and as a speaker myself and teaching the TED Summer School by Immerse Education curriculum to cohorts of students at Barnard. I'm teaching from multiple sides of the experience.
In this live workshop, we'll unpack what it really takes to pursue a TEDx talk, from shaping the idea to navigating applications to preparing for the stage.
You'll learn:
How to turn your expertise into a compelling TEDx idea
What makes an application stand out
Where aspiring speakers commonly get stuck
What happens after you're selected
How to prepare for the reality of being onstage
The lessons I'd do differently if I were starting over
You'll also leave with concrete next steps for your own TEDx journey.
Come if you've been thinking:
“I have something to say. Could TEDx be the place to say it?”
LIVE WORKSHOP + Q&A
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • 1-2:30 PM ET // 10-11:30 AM PT
Live on Google Meet • Complimentary live access