TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping the future. Each year, the world’s top thinkers, leaders, innovators and instigators gather for a multi-day journey into the future, filled with the keynote speaking presentations of those creating it. The event, known as TED was first held in 1984. Decades later, this legacy of innovation and influence continues. In addition, there are speaking events planned and coordinated independently around the globe on a community basis known as TEDx. TED’s tremendous success is based on the extraordinary effect of bringing together the world’s most remarkable speakers across many fields, resulting in unexpected connections, extraordinary insights and powerful inspiration. We represent a number of prominent TED speakers who have frequented the stages at TED and TEDx events around the world, and are available to inform, incite and inspire at your next event.
With 300 patents granted, Lisa Seacat Deluca is one of the most accomplished inventors in IBM history. The IBM engineer draws from her extensive field experience to help others tap into their creativity and master… Full Profile
Inventor Raffaello D'Andrea has dedicated his life to fulfilling his childhood dream of flying. A Professor of Dynamic Systems and Control at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, he has made some… Full Profile
Named one of the "50 Most Creative People" in the world, Mick Ebeling specializes in using imagination and technology to win small victories for humanity and inspire others to do the same. His non-profit engineering… Full Profile
An expert on designing world-class customer experiences, Robert Stephens, Geek Squad Founder & Former CTO of Best Buy, has wowed audiences with new perspectives on advancing technology, smart marketing and thoughtful business strategy, and brings… Full Profile
When veteran astronaut Ron Garan blasted up into space, his perspective of humanity and all the problems we face changed forever. During his 178 days in orbit and 27 hours and 3 minutes of EVA… Full Profile
One of the world’s leading scholars and voices on the impact of digital technology – from the Internet of Things to Big Data, to artificial intelligence, cyber threats and security – Jonathan Zittrain employs decades… Full Profile
Dr. AnnMarie Thomas works (and plays) to empower, support, and inspire today's innovators, engineers, and inventors, as well as those of tomorrow. A seasoned maker, tinkerer, and educator, Dr. Thomas heads the Playful Learning Lab… Full Profile
Deemed "A Tech Pioneer who Will Change Your Life" by Time magazine, Kevin Surace has delivered disruptive technologies across a broad landscape including software, manufacturing, environment and consumer products. With 28 patents, Kevin is the… Full Profile
With more than 100 influential papers on the topic, Dr. Kang Lee is a world leading authority on children's cognitive development and lying. His discoveries and developments have contributed to reforms in Canadian law concerning… Full Profile
One of the most talked about speakers at TED 2016, Riccardo Sabatini applies his expertise in numerical modeling and data to projects ranging from food commodities markets to computational genomics. His most recent research centers… Full Profile
For over 20 years Stephen Wilkes has been widely recognized for pushing the boundaries of what fine art and commercial photography can accomplish. His photos are published in top magazines, his exhibitions grand and frequent,… Full Profile
As CEO and Co-founder of MBAs Across America, Casey Gerald has spent his recent years helping young entrepreneurs use their businesses to solve their communities' problems and revitalize the nation at a grassroots level. Named… Full Profile
Technology entrepreneur, Meron Gribetz is using his background in neuroscience to create the iOS of the mind. In less than a decade he's taken his vision to market in the form of the Meta 2… Full Profile
Described as “one of our most insightful culture critics and one of our finest young writers,” Courtney Martin is a storyteller, feminist, social problem solver, and a provocative speaker. She is the author of six… Full Profile
Humanitarian entrepreneur, Dan Pallotta is one of the world's most forward voices on philanthropy and innovation. A pioneering leader in social enterprise, he invented the multi-day charitable event industry including the Breast Cancer 3-Day walks… Full Profile
Haley Van Dyck and her team of technologists are saving the U.S. government millions of dollars annually. Haley is co-founder of the United States Digital Service, a new network of start-ups that is helping government… Full Profile
Hacker turned neuroscientist, Moran Cerf is conducting some of the world's most cutting edge research on what happens inside our brains. He's set up the first and only lab in the world where neurological activity… Full Profile
Co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen, Hugh Evans is on a mission to end extreme poverty in the world by 2030. His organization's flagship event, the Global Citizen Festival recruits millions to the war against… Full Profile
James Lyne is the Director of security research at Sophos, the global security firm responsible for protecting over 100,000 businesses including Pixar, Ford, and Toshiba. A technological virtuoso, Lyne has handled, mitigated, and prevented cyber… Full Profile
Rives’s way with words has been called a “demonstration of what the English language is capable of.” The poet, performing artist, and event host touches a range of human emotions bringing new and surprising meaning… Full Profile
One of the science world’s most successful and influential CEOs, Tan Le started her incredible life journey as a refugee facing a high probability of death on a treacherous trip across the pirate infested China… Full Profile
Screen legend, political activist, and fitness guru, Jane Fonda has inspired people around the world promoting a greater understanding of our common humanity through her acting and philanthropy. The Academy award-winning actress is recognized for… Full Profile
Alexander Tsiaras has been bringing science to life for years through his artistic genius. Known as “The Digital Leonardo DaVinci,” his images are famous worldwide having graced the covers of LIFE, Time, and other major… Full Profile
In a recent Washington Post article, avid futurist Vivek Wadhwa recalls his thoughts as a child about the future of technology and how he saw the future of robotics: “Growing up, I believed that soon… Full Profile
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