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'6/18/2025 5:00:19 PM'

5 big ideas from day 3 of TED Countdown Summit 2025

Across the final two sessions of TED Countdown Summit 2025, experts, changemakers and dreamers explored actionable solutions to fix today’s problems, alleviate tomorrow’s and build a clean energy future. Here are some highlights from day 3: Africa...

'6/17/2025 5:00:06 PM'

6 takeaways from day 2 of TED Countdown Summit 2025

Who says climate talks can’t come with a plot twist? Day 2 of TED Countdown Summit 2025 flipped the script on what we think of as the drivers of climate progress. It’s not just solar panels and policy — it’s in the flow of money, trust and imagina...

'6/16/2025 3:00:07 PM'

4 things we learned at day 1 of TED Countdown Summit 2025

TED Countdown Summit 2025 takes place against the backdrop of a fast-moving climate crisis and an energy transition that’s fully underway. On day 1, a remarkable line-up of speakers, spanning sectors and geographies, gathered to put a thumb on the...

'6/16/2025 11:00:39 AM'

TED Countdown Summit 2025 kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya

TED Countdown Summit 2025 officially kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together a visionary group of global innovators, business executives, scientists, policymakers, next-generation leaders, artists and activists. This year’s gathering...

'5/27/2025 1:00:21 PM'

TED Partners with Academic Travel Abroad to launch TED-branded travel program

TED is proud to announce a new licensing partnership with Academic Travel Abroad, the premier provider of educational travel experiences. This collaboration will introduce the TED Travel program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to transfor...

'4/12/2025 11:00:45 AM'

What’s next for AI? A conversation with OpenAI’s Sam Altman — live at TED2025

The AI revolution is here to stay, says Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. In a probing, live conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Altman discusses the astonishing growth of AI and shows how models like ChatGPT could soon become extensions of...

'4/11/2025 8:00:03 PM'

Explore the “Loop” at TED2025 — in photos

Sure, a TED conference is about the talks — but there’s a whole other side to the TED experience that makes our flagship annual event magical. The playful exhibits, communal art, groundbreaking tech, coffee shops and delicious treats that comprise...

'4/11/2025 7:30:30 PM'

The TED Theater at TED2025, in photos

For one remarkable week each year, a wing of the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada transforms into the TED Theater: a custom-built, 1,200-seat space that hosts bold ideas designed to spark conversation, deepen our collective und...

'4/11/2025 7:00:49 PM'

An epic day 5 of TED2025

As the curtain falls on TED2025: Humanity Reimagined, a week spent at the intersection of innovation and introspection comes into focus. This year’s conference wove together themes reflecting our complex, rapidly evolving world — from the awe-insp...

'4/11/2025 6:32:26 PM'

Unlimited imagination: The epic interstitials of TED2025

The interstitials of TED2025: Humanity Reimagined helped answer the question: “What are humans for in the age of AI?” Showcasing the work of creatives from around the world, these shorts offered an uplifting and, at times, humorous response to anx...

'4/11/2025 12:30:15 AM'

Babies, brains and breakthroughs: Day 4 of TED2025

Day 4 of TED2025 was a jaw-dropping tour of everything from the “girl internet” to what homes could look like in outer space. Learn more about how babies’ minds work, why voting by phone might be the reboot democracy needs and a future where roads...

'4/10/2025 12:30:32 AM'

Big ideas from day 3 of TED2025

On the third day of TED2025, speakers explored the theme of empowerment — whether through entrepreneurship for refugees, groundbreaking health tech, ethical AI or parenting strategies that spark joy. Day 3 included talks curated by tech entreprene...

'4/9/2025 12:30:43 AM'

What we learned at day 2 of TED2025

Celebrating the joy of learning unexpected things, day 2 of TED2025 kicks off with a bang — or, more specifically, a howl, as we learn about the communication of wolves. From there, speakers explore a wide range of ideas, from the surprising paral...

'4/8/2025 1:00:32 AM'

Will democracy survive technology? An urgent TED Talk from Carole Cadwalladr at TED2025

“We are watching the collapse of the international order in real time, and this is just the start,” says investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. In a searing talk — the first published from TED2025: Humanity Reimagined — she details a fast-mov...

'4/8/2025 12:30:26 AM'

5 things we learned at day 1 of TED2025

Buckle up: It’s time for TED! In a classically eclectic opening session of TED2025, seven speakers and a performer explore the big issues of the day — from the rise of techno-authoritarianism and the existential threat of superhuman AI to the rebi...

'3/12/2025 3:00:33 PM'

Meet the 2025 class of TED Fellows

We are thrilled to announce this year’s 2025 cohort of TED Fellows, whose work spans four continents and represents 11 countries. This year’s TED Fellows are tackling some of the world’s most urgent issues with bold and groundbreaking solutions. A...

'2/4/2025 1:50:41 PM'

An exciting new chapter for TED

It’s time for TED to embark on an exciting new chapter I’ve had the great good fortune to have overseen TED for the last 25 years. It’s been exhilarating, and I feel great pride in what TED has become. As the organization moves into its fifth deca...

'1/23/2025 5:38:13 PM'

Inside the TED Gift Hub: A tradition of generosity

Generosity matters. Whether you’re giving your time, your talent or a special gift, generosity is an important force in the world. Giving back not only feels good, it’s good for you, too. At TED, we give our talks away for free on the internet. We...

'1/9/2025 8:00:06 PM'

Announcing the speakers for TED2025: Humanity Reimagined

Today we are announcing the first batch of speakers who will take the stage at TED2025: Humanity Reimagined, happening April 7-11, 2025, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Together with seven brilliant guest curators, we’re assembling a truly spectacular l...

'12/4/2024 2:00:35 PM'

The top 10 most popular TED Talks of 2024 — and ideas for being a better you in 2025

As 2024 wraps up, join us in celebrating the most popular, mind-blowing and must-watch TED Talks published this year. From cutting-edge AI to climate breakthroughs and transformative insights on human potential, our curated end-of-year-lists captu...