TEDxDuke: 2025

TEDxDuke

TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. Much like the TED conference, TEDxDuke is a program that draws some of Duke University’s and Durham’s most curious, creative, and progressive thinkers together for intellectual discussion. The only difference—it’s entirely student-run! The event is inspired by the visionaries that come to share their unique stories and valuable perspectives. It serves as a unique platform to establish positive dialogue, create unexpected connections, and inspire powerful momentum.

Reach us at TEDxDuke@gmail.com.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

Conference Theme: Eye of the Beholder

All the world's a stage, but who are the actors, audience, and crew? Which stories do we choose to elevate and which do we let slip through the cracks?

Attendees will hear from Duke students and faculty as well as Durham community members, all of whom will share their insights on the importance of elevating people and ideas. The diverse lineup of speakers will be discussing both intimate and inspirational themes.

TedxDuke 2025 Conference

February 16, 2025: 10am - 2pm
Location: Reynolds Theater

TEDxDuke

What is TEDx?

Conference Theme: Eye of the Beholder

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