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.
Negotiation keynote speaker and law professor Alexandra Carter helps leaders ask for more, negotiate with confidence, and resolve conflict using proven mediation and decision-making frameworks.
- Negotiation Speaker
Inspirational keynote speaker and Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy empowers audiences with resilience, adaptability, and bold reinvention after surviving meningitis and losing both legs.
- Inspirational Paralympian
Serial entrepreneur and sustainability keynote speaker Astrid J. Scholz helps leaders align technology, finance, and governance to mobilize capital and collaboration for large scale global impact.
- Serial Entrepreneur
- (5 reviews)
Dr. Willie Jolley delivers high-energy keynotes on resilience, performance, and transformation, empowering audiences to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks.
- Motivational
- (10 reviews)
Motivational speaker Jason Hewlett helps organizations build authentic leadership and lasting engagement through humor driven keynotes that inspire personal accountability performance and purpose.
- Motivational Entertainer
Longevity keynote speaker and physician Kien Vuu helps leaders achieve peak performance, optimal health, and long-term vitality by blending science-driven medicine with ancestral wisdom.
- Performance Expert
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
- (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)
Dr Jordan Nguyen is a human futurist, biomedical engineer, and founder of Psykinetic who designs inclusive technologies and keynotes on AI, robotics, and ethical innovation.
- Human Futurist
Keynote speaker and social wellness expert Shasta Nelson equips organizations with science-based strategies to build trust, belonging and meaningful relationships that strengthen engagement, collaboration and workplace wellbeing.
- Workplace Culture
Author and cultural thought leader Rebecca Walker empowers audiences with transformative insights on identity, diversity, LGBTQ advocacy, and the power of storytelling to drive meaningful social change.
- Diversity Speaker
Motivational keynote speaker and singer Rachel Druckenmiller ignites energy, courage and confidence, helping teams overcome burnout and show up with clarity and impact.
- Motivational Speaker
NASA rocket scientist turned keynote speaker, Olympia LePoint empowers audiences to overcome fear, embrace innovation, and safely harness AI for a bold future.
- Former NASA Scientist
Dr. Heidi Hanna is a performance strategist, neuroscientist, and bestselling author helping people and organizations optimize brain health, energy, and resilience under stress.
- High Performance Expert
Endurance keynote speaker James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence inspires audiences with record-breaking feats and actionable strategies for pushing past limits, strengthening grit, and achieving extraordinary results.
- The Iron Cowboy
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver, Stanford graduate, and keynote speaker who shares insights on high performance, resilience, and leadership from the world of professional motorsports.
- Motivational Speaker
Negotiation keynote speaker Kwame Christian helps leaders navigate difficult conversations with confidence using psychology-based strategies that improve communication, resolve conflict, and drive meaningful outcomes.
- Negotiation Speaker
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
Peak performance expert and bestselling author Steven Kotler helps individuals and organizations unlock flow states, accelerate learning, and achieve extraordinary results through science-backed performance strategies.
- Human Performance
Technology futurist, inventor, and hacker keynote speaker Pablos Holman challenges organizations to rethink innovation, automation, and machine learning to solve global problems at scale.
- Tech Futurist
