UPCOMING EVENTS

TED2024 explores this new era of unique challenges and opportunities, driven by the astonishing revolution in technology. TEDxStLouis will be hosting a simulcast of TED talks beaming from the big TED2024 event in Vancouver. This is your chance to see the latest talks before they are made available for the rest of the world to enjoy.

 

PAST EVENTS

Two Steps Forward

We all know that when it comes to global gender equity, there's still so much work to be done. It's time to reset, to rethink, to collectively imagine different ways forward. 

This year we’ll joyfully celebrate those taking bold strides into the future, those working unapologetically to make big dreams become reality. Whether working on new models of equity and inclusion or blazing trails as pioneers, this year's speakers demonstrate luminous new thinking and ideas designed to enchant, uplift and inspire us all.

Take Two Steps Forward with TEDxStLouis this fall.

OCTOBER 27, 2023
TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

IMAGINE THAT

Imagine a world where a hospitalized child’s path to recovery is no longer filled with anxiety and isolation but with hope and interactivity. Imagine a world where music is a fundamental part of connecting with ourselves and others. Imagine a world where women take their rightful place in the history and future of auto racing.

WE NO LONGER HAVE TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THESE STORIES ARE JUST THE STUFF OF OUR IMAGINATIONS.

They are quite real, and they are coming to you on the TEDxStLouis stage this spring.

May 13, 2023
SKIP VIRAGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP

BEYOND WORDS

At some point in the last three years you’ve probably felt that indescribable feeling ⁠— overwhelmed, yet bored; exhausted, yet restless; distracted, yet hyper aware. Three years of isolation, unrest, and political division will do that to a person. And leave you feeling numb and unable to articulate anything.

WHEN WORDS FAIL, WE MUST GO BEYOND WORDS

At this year's live-and-in-person TEDxStLouis Innovation event, we’ll hear from some St. Louis’ greatest thinkers, entrepreneurs, and doctors as they go beyond words.

October 22, 2022
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

What Now?

What a time this has been! So… now what?

The past year has upended so much for so many, and forced global reckonings with systems, processes and policies that too often let us down.

At this year's live-and-in-person TEDxStLouisWomen event, we'll hear from our city’s revolutionary leaders who are imagining new possibilities and exploring new ideas. Our event will spotlight the talent and forward-thinking nature of the women that make our city shine. We'll learn the "what now?" in fields including design, entertainment, technology, science and culture.

December 3, 2021
Ferrara Theatre - America’s Center

 

What Next?

Innovation prepares us for what’s next.

The past year has upended so much for so many, and forced global reckonings with systems, processes and policies that too often let us down.

The live-and-in-person TEDxStLouis Innovation event brings together cutting-edge leaders who approach their fields from new directions – crafting opportunities and meeting challenges in fields as diverse as they are.

December 3, 2021
Ferrara Theatre - America’s Center

 
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Big Change / Little Change

How do we make an impact on the world?

We can disrupt and cause transformational, sweeping change at a global scale. But we can also affect the world on a micro level, making a difference in our own backyards. Both types of change are to be celebrated and sought after. Hear from TEDx speakers making both big and little changes to the world around them.

March 2, 2021
A Virtual Event

Pivot

St. Louis, and the world, is at a pivot point.

To pivot is to shift. A change, but not a complete re-do. Keep one foot planted, but change direction. A pivot is usually intended to help recover from a tough period. Think about the current state in new and interesting ways. Reimagine & think more broadly.

December 8, 2020
A Virtual Event @6pm

 

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Collide with STL Leading Women

Our event will spotlight the revolutionary talent and forward-thinking nature of the women that make our city the city it is. With a focus on pulling new points of view into the fold, this event will pivot us toward a more dynamic and intersectional Saint Louis.

December 5, 2019
Ferrara Theatre - America’s Center

Resilience

Saint Louis, bouncing back

In our community, which has seen its share of trials and transitions, one truth remains constant: We are stronger when we own our differences, share our experiences and create constructive dialogue.

September 22, 2020
A Virtual Event!

 

Crash Course

Creative Collisions

Our city is more than the sum of its parts. It’s what happens when those parts collide. They move together. They become something stronger. Engage with what makes our city vibrant and ever-changing in an impactful, diverse series of talks, curated by our flagship. Speakers include local artists, industry leaders and thinkers on the fringe.

September 12, 2019
The Pageant - Delmar Loop

Healthcare Head-on

Pushing Healthcare Forward

From the debut of the X-ray machine at the 1904 World’s Fair to the emergence of some of the nation’s preeminent hospitals, the relationship between St. Louis and healthcare runs deep.

On May 16, 2019, the best and brightest minds will share how they’re using their personal experiences and expertise to positively impact healthcare—locally and globally.

Join us and let’s make our mark on healthcare together.

May 16, 2019
St. Louis College of Pharmacy

 

Think Well: Healthcare Out Loud

Can you hear it?

Join your fellow St. Louisans and a host of the brightest forethinkers around for an afternoon of this year’s most resonant ideas for healthcare, wellness and medicine.

April 12, 2018
Sheldon Performing Arts Center


Ripple Effect

A drizzle to a torrential downpour. A ripple to a wave. An idea to a revolution.

We believe every individual has the ability to change the world, and it can start with just one idea. Experience the Ripple Effect of local thought-leaders sharing their one great idea, the drop of water that cultivates a wave of change and transformation. TEDx events provide intentional, cross-pollinated networking opportunities that spark new perspectives and build connections – sending ripple effects of possibility throughout the St. Louis region.

October 27, 2017
Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL

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Bounce

An innovative playground of possibilities. Come play.

At TEDxGatewayArch conferences, we promise you'll end up somewhere completely new when you leave. Take things in a new direction. Be driven to reach new heights. You might even discover that you've got more energy than every before. 

December 10, 2016
Skip Viragh Center For The Arts, Chaminade