Ted Speakers
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) speakers are individuals who have been invited to share their expertise, experiences, and innovative ideas at TED conferences and related events.
These speakers come from diverse fields, including science, technology, art, business, and more. TED talks are known for their engaging and thought-provoking nature, as speakers are given a platform to present their ideas in a concise and compelling manner, often in under 18 minutes. These talks are widely available online and have inspired and educated millions of people around the world.
TED speakers are selected for their ability to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change through their unique insights and perspectives.
John Register is a Paralympic Silver Medalist, U.S. Army veteran, and transformation expert who empowers audiences to conquer adversity and adopt a bold new-normal mindset.
- Inspirational Speaker
Guy Kawasaki delivers high-impact insights on innovation, evangelism, entrepreneurship, and brand influence drawn from decades shaping iconic companies like Apple and Canva.
- Marketing Expert
- (5 reviews)
Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer, cultural translator, and best-selling author helping brands harness the power of culture to drive authentic connection and action.
- Cultural Leadership
- (3 reviews)
- (7 reviews)
Lolita Taub champions community-driven innovation, empowering underestimated founders and funders with proven strategies for early-stage growth, inclusive investing and lasting social impact.
- Latino Innovation
Shelmina Babai Abji, TEDx speaker and former IBM Vice President, empowers leaders especially women and minorities to rise with confidence, purpose, and measurable impact.
- Expert Empowerment
Disruption expert and top management thinker Whitney Johnson helps organizations grow their people, strengthen innovation, and accelerate transformation through her powerful frameworks of personal disruption and smart growth.
- Business Innovation
Brand strategist and Diversity and Inclusion leader Ryann Richardson empowers organizations and communities to advance equity, representation, and cultural leadership through impactful storytelling, advocacy, and inclusive innovation.
- Diverse Leadership
Humanitarian leader and Wine to Water founder Doc Hendley transforms lives with his powerful story of resilience, service, and the mission to bring clean water to the world.
- Humanitarian Speaker
- (10 reviews)
He helps organizations thrive through digital innovation and disruption.
- Digital Innovation
Keynote speaker and event emcee Thom Singer helps organizations build meaningful connections, elevate audience engagement, and drive business growth through interactive, relationship-focused experiences.
- Motivation | Emcee
Leadership strategist and organizational behavior expert Tanya Menon empowers teams and leaders to make smarter decisions, strengthen culture, and close performance gaps through actionable behavioral science insights.
- Organizational Psychologist
- (4 reviews)
She inspires resilience, strength and high performance through adversity.
- Olympic Champion
David equips leaders with research‑driven tools and the 8‑Pillar Trust Edge framework to build high‑performing organizations.
- Business Strategy
- (6 reviews)
Former CEO turned authenticity strategist who helps leaders translate bold honesty into business results with frameworks to increase trust, engagement, and measurable growth
- Business Growth
Ian Khan is a global technology futurist and metaverse authority helping organizations navigate AI, blockchain, digital transformation and future readiness with actionable, industry-spanning strategies.
- Technology Futurist
Change and leadership keynote speaker Linda Edgecombe energizes audiences with humor-driven perspective shifts that spark accountability, resilience, and renewed commitment to meaningful action.
- Leadership & Change
Robyn O’Brien is a global food industry expert and corporate transformation strategist helping businesses navigate consumer health, sustainability demands, and the economic realities shaping today’s food system.
- Food Expert
Johnny Quinn is one of only three athletes to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, now inspiring audiences with resilience, mindset, and performance.
- Motivational Speaker
Endurance athlete and world-record-breaking motivational speaker Colin O’Brady empowers audiences with high-performance strategies, resilience frameworks, and actionable insights drawn from redefining human limits.
- Motivational Adventurer
Techno-magician Marco Tempest captivates global audiences by blending illusion, storytelling, and emerging technology to make complex ideas unforgettable and inspire curiosity-driven innovation.
- Magician Illusionist
He helps organizations build digital confidence and future-ready strategies.
- Social Technologies
- (14 reviews)
Ocean adventurer and author who converts solo endurance feats into leadership playbooks for grit, planning, and relentless focus under pressure.
- Ocean Adventurer