TEDx occupies a world stage and can transform ideas into real impact. Becoming a TEDx speaker is an amazing opportunity to share your passion and be a potential catalyst for change in someone’s life.
What does this theme mean? Well, it’s whatever it means to you. Your TEDx talk is your personal interpretation of the theme, and while it’s nice if your topic fits nicely into that theme—it’s not always necessary. If you’ve got a great idea, don’t force it to fit “It’s up to us,” it won’t impact our decision negatively.
Thank you for your interest in being a speaker at TEDxVictoria 2024! Please read through these housekeeping notes to make sure you qualify if you plan to apply next year.
We don’t accept applications on your behalf from PR firms or personal assistants.
Even if it was a long time ago, it still counts.
TEDxVictoria is a full-day event.
Credibility is key.
Neutrality is the goal.
For example, “How to be more environmentally-friendly."
For example, new research that would only appeal to people who work in dentistry.
Even if you’re being subtle.
The best TEDx talks combine three elements: expertise, passion, and an idea that has real value to the audience.
Talk:
Do schools kill creativity?
Speaker:
Sir Ken Robinson
Big idea:
Schools undermine creativity instead of nurturing it because of too much focus on standardized testing.
Talk:
My stroke of insight
Speaker:
Jill Bolte Taylor
Big idea:
Jill recounts the effects of a stroke on her brain and suggests how we can choose to replace our stress with feelings of joy.
Talk:
The thrilling potential of sixth sense technology
Speaker:
Pranav Mistry
Big idea:
Technology exists to bridge the gap between the digital and physical world.
Our application closed February 29, 2024.
This event will take place on the traditional Coast Salish territory and we respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ People of this region. With gratitude, we live, work, and play on this beautiful land.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.