Save the date! TEDxDetroit returns to the Motor City with a day of inspiration, ideas, and innovation on October 8, 2015. For its seventh year, the event moves to a new venue: the historic Fox Theatre 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.
If you’re not familiar, TEDx events are locally produced independent community events, bringing together local people to share a TED-like experience with speakers and TEDTalks on technology, entertainment, and design.
I’ve been fortunate to attend over a dozen TEDx events in Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids over the past six years.
My first TEDx event was the inaugural TEDxUofM in 2010 (my Flickr photos) at the University of Michigan.
In 2014, I chatted with Professor Anne Curzan about Frindle at TEDxUofM 2014. Last fall, I was a volunteer at TEDxDetroit 2014.
The personal stories are what draws me to TEDx events; I love hearing about the exciting adventures, accomplishments, and successes of people in our Detroit community.
Call for Speakers
Share your passion, innovations, and positive ideas. Have a big idea worth spreading? Apply to speak at TEDxDetroit 2015.
Deadline for speaker submissions is August 8, 2015. Apply online by filling out the speaker application form.
If you have issues accessing the speaker form, try this link to the Google Docs form.
Early Bird Tickets
You can register today for TEDxDetroit 2015. Early bird tickets are available through August 8 for the price or $75.
I hope you consider speaking or attending TEDxDetroit. It’s an inspiring, magical day spent with people who love Detroit and who use their special talents to make things happen in the Motor City.
