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.
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
Hall of Fame speaker and human behavior expert Connie Podesta energizes audiences with transformative insights on leadership, sales, change, and communication—delivered with unmatched humor, impact, and real-world results.
- Sales Leadership
- (2 reviews)
Daniel Burrus is a world-renowned futurist and global trends expert who helps organizations anticipate disruption, leverage emerging technology, and transform uncertainty into strategic advantage.
- Innovation Futurist
- (4 reviews)
Tracey Spicer is a journalism and women’s empowerment speaker who blends award winning reporting experience with bold advocacy for gender equality, media diversity, and safer workplaces.
- Award Winning Journalist
- (1 reviews)
Melissa Stockwell is a Paralympic medalist, Army veteran, and keynote speaker who inspires audiences with powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity.
- USA Paralympian
Unlocking creativity by blending human potential with AI, inspiring innovation while empowering leaders to remain distinctive and resilient in disruption.
- Creativity Speaker
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
Global economist and author who analyzes macroeconomic trends, advising leaders on investment strategy, geopolitical risk, and long term growth planning.
- Finance Economist
- (3 reviews)
Marian Bacol-Uba is an inspirational speaker and conscious leadership coach who empowers audiences with trauma-informed growth strategies, resilient mindset tools, and transformative pathways from surviving to thriving.
- Inspirational
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
Crisis management keynote speaker Melissa Agnes helps organizations build crisis-ready, reputation-resilient brands using her Crisis Ready® Model for risk preparedness and brand protection.
- Crisis Management
- (5 reviews)
Innovation visionary Peter Diamandis helps leaders harness exponential technologies, incentivize breakthroughs and build bold futures through insights from XPRIZE and Singularity University
- Business Innovation
Resilience speaker and best-selling author Ellie Shefi empowers audiences with proven mindset, leadership and transformation strategies drawn from overcoming extreme adversity and building purpose-driven success.
- Inspirational Speaker
Technology innovator and open-source pioneer Matt Mullenweg co-founded WordPress and leads Automattic, shaping the future of digital publishing, distributed work, and the open web.
- Wordpress Co-Founder
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
Déborah Berebichez delivers powerful, accessible STEM keynotes and conversations that merge physics, data science, and quantum innovation with real-world inspiration and inclusion.
- Trailblazing Physicist
- (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
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
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
Molly Fletcher delivers high-energy keynotes on leadership, negotiation, and performance, drawing from her groundbreaking career as one of the first female sports agents.
- Leadership Speaker
Negotiation keynote speaker Chris Voss equips leaders with psychology-driven strategies that improve communication, strengthen influence, and deliver exceptional results in high-stakes business conversations.
- Workplace Negotiation
Lili Gil Valletta empowers leaders with cultural intelligence, data-driven insights, and inclusive innovation strategies to unlock untapped markets and growth.
- Cultural Intelligence
