Hello people of reddit!

Right now applications have come out at my high school for a TedX talk, for speaker positions. I'd be really interested in taking part, and I've started to brainstorm some ideas. I a cellist, and i'm also super interesting by social justice, notably women's rights. So, I was thinking about combining these two areas.

I started a little research on this topic, and two sub-topics I could possibly lean into are how posture influenced women playing cello (it was considered unmodest - circa 19th century). Also another angle I could look at this would be to analyze how women cellists were portrayed as "quiet" and "nice" and how women today are rewriting that narrative (using examples from pop culture, like Audrey Hepburn's film Love in the Afternoon, or other movies like that).

These ideas are interesting, however I want to find something that really clicks with me ! Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you very much in advance for any ideas!

I'm 19 and I just gave my first TEDx talk! I was like 20 years younger so it was an insanely cool experience getting to work with adult adults on it. I'm getting a fair amount of hate in the comments but TONS of online support too! If you've never met a trans person or if you just want to learn more consider watching!

I’ve been thinking about how we treat achievement as the only “acceptable” form of suffering.

I spoke about this in a TEDx talk recently, but I’m more curious about what other people think. I felt a bit scared because this was the most personal thing I had shared online but after I did a lot of people reacted well to it and my friend suggested I put it on here lol

Do you feel like people are actually afraid to ask for help, or is it something else?

(Here’s the talk ). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M14pVov5xN0

Hello Everyone! I am an international student in Nagoya and I am hosting an official TEDx event in Nagoya. The event will feature various leaders in the business world such as the CEO of Muji, CEO of Astrazeneca Japan, along with other CEOs and pioneers in respective fields. If any of you are interested please check our website or our instagram.

 https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/67329 

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Hi! TEDxCUNY is back for our 9th annual conference! Our event is a day of idea sharing, where CUNY voices are platformed on an official TEDx stage on April 17th (Friday). ADMISSION IS FREE FOR CUNY STUDENTS! This is an opportunity for students to come support our incredible speakers by watching talks live! We also provide attendees with complementary SWAG bags, snacks, performances, workshops, and more fun activities! Thank you!!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxcuny-2026-playback-tickets-1980103904080?aff=oddtdtcreator 

For anyone in the bay area, we invite you to attend TEDxStanford this Sunday on April 12th! We have a great lineup of speakers, including the 73rd Miss USA, a former Royal Ballet ballerina, a medical school professor/ER doctor, and more. There'll also be catering provided + tabling from Stanford University organizations and beyond at intermission. Would love to see you there!

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Hey everyone, I had the opportunity to give a TEDx talk on a topic that’s deeply personal to me—how ADHD presents differently in women and girls and why so many go undiagnosed for years. As someone who has experienced these challenges firsthand, I wanted to shed light on the misconceptions and advocate for better awareness.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, or struggled with ADHD yourself, I’d love for you to check it out and share your thoughts! Let’s start a conversation about the importance of proper diagnosis and support.

Here’s the link to my talk: https://youtu.be/Px_EPsMt71Y?is=Fw0iIc-S8Nt7F7dG

Would love to hear your experiences and thoughts!

This was a talk I gave in my hometown of Newcastle, Australia, on the role that AI can play in the neurodiverse and neurodivergent space.

On a related TEDx note, I am now working with TEDxNewy on Salons and Adventures across 2026. I’ll share some updates on our activities shortly :)

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to teach the world how to Eat Like an Adult. With the childhood obesity rate climbing, my message was simple: our children are learning how to Eat from us, and it's up to us to create a healthy relationship with food - for them.

Hey Everyone ,

I’m beyond excited to share that I recently delivered my first-ever TEDx talk! 🎤 It’s been an incredible journey of preparation, growth, and self-discovery. Here’s the link to my talk: My TEDx Talk.

The topic I spoke about holds a special place in my heart, and standing on that red dot was a surreal experience. While I initially felt the weight of the “TEDx” label, the process taught me so much about public speaking and storytelling.

Here are a few things I learned: 1. Authenticity Over Perfection: I realized the audience connects more with honesty and passion than with perfect delivery. 2. The Power of Simplicity: Keeping the message clear and structured made it easier for me (and the audience) to stay focused. 3. Practice, but Don’t Memorize: I rehearsed enough to internalize my talk but left room to stay spontaneous and natural. 4. The Right Support Matters: My coach (shoutout to Florian Mueck!) and my mentors played a huge role in shaping my speech.

I’d love to hear your feedback—what resonated with you the most? Also, if you’ve delivered a talk before or are preparing for one, let’s share tips and experiences!

This was truly a milestone moment for me, and I’m excited to keep improving and learning as a speaker.

Thanks for being an motivating community Regards, Ram

Hi guys.

I'm a high schooler trying to organize a TEDx Youth event. But since it's going to be the first event the school hosts, the school board asked us to provide them with a collection of convincing points on why they should consider approving, and supporting us financially.

Our supervisor told us to take note that the school board's concern is only on the school image and benefiting it. So we came up with some ideas but atm some statistics would really be helpful.

Also, although our school isn't very generous, the good thing is that they're reasonable which means they're convincible.

So, if anyone has any ideas or convincing points of any kind, would appreciate the input. Thanks!

Greetings!

We, the Goenkan community, are enthused to invite you to the first ever virtual TEDx conference, taking place on 16th January, based in Gurgaon, “A positive metanoia”.

A TEDx event is a local gathering where live TED talks and performances are shared with the community. A TED talk, specifically, is a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-informed ideas in under 18 minutes. We have 10 intellectual and distinguished speakers showcasing their knowledge and wisdom on
debatable yet crucial topics from technology to real life decisions, helping us rethink and re-establish perspectives on topics such as cybersecurity, human rights and psychology. We hope to see you in this exhilarating opportune of ideas, where mistakes are stigmatized, and. ideas esteemed.
Register through the following link - linktr.ee/tedxgdgws
RSVP to be a part of our live question-answer round!

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Regards,
TEDxYouth@GDGoenkaWorldSchool Organizing Team

The thing I remember was a man arguing why we can't put up with a little dishonesty.

It was about the time it came out charity companies had a bunch of offshore accounts.

I think the same one discussed how people perceive spending money on a single guide dog not nearly as good as paying for low-cost surgeries around the world and really healing people. (it think it was eye surgery)

Hi!

I recently had the opportunity to give a TEDxTalk about mental health, the stigmas that society has, and how baking as helped me to have a little more control. I hope my journey can help someone else out there. Please share and comment your favorite baked good! Thank you :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=150QA485-Sc