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.
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.
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.
Jingqiu Guan Assistant Professor of the Practice in Duke University's Dance Program
Alexander C. Winn Graduate Student at UNC-Chapel Hill
Henry Rice Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Global Health at Duke University
Antonella Di Ciano Conservationist
Sam Bayer Negotiation Educator and Tech Entrepreneur
Leonardo Williams Mayor of Durham
Skylar Hughes Robertson Scholar at Duke University and Journalist
Kasper Kubica Founder and Entrepreneur
William Elmore Business Owner, Peer Support Specialist, and Advocate
Bessie Johnson-Elmore Founder of Straight Talk Support Group
Adar Schwarzbach Software Engineer and Former Wrestler
Shep Moyle Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University
Shree Bose Physician Scientist
View some of our previous years' talks!
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