TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages

Timothy Orikri stands next to his inspirational painting of Detroit

This year’s TEDxDetroit 2020 event kicked off this morning with the same enthusiasm, excitement, and inspirational messages as prior TEDxDetroit events.

While COVID-19 didn’t allow TEDxDetroit 2020 to be an in-person event this year, it didn’t deter the organizers who adapted and moved the event online.

With negative politics and the pandemic news headlining the news and social media, I was thrilled to hear the hopeful messages from speakers. Continue reading TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages

TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

collage of speakers from previous TEDxDetroit events.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, TEDxDetroit has moved their one-day conference online with a change to the format.

One of my favorite events is taking on a different form this year, as TEDxDetroit—the one-day event focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks—will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

TEDxDetroit 2019 Returns November 6: Call for Speakers, Early Bird Tickets Available

David Zinn uses his colored chalk to create sidewalk art

Save the date! TEDxDetroit returns to the Motor City with a day of inspiration, ideas, and innovation on November 6, 2019.

This year’s event returns to the historic Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit.

The one-day conference brings together entrepreneurs, creators, designers, makers, doers, artists, and geeks talking about and sharing positive ideas for the world from Detroit. Continue reading TEDxDetroit 2019 Returns November 6: Call for Speakers, Early Bird Tickets Available