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.

Mallory Weggemann is a 4-time Paralympian for Team USA, having most recently competed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where she added a gold and silver medal to her impressive collection. A 7-time Paralympic medalist, including four gold, two silver, and one bronze, Weggemann is known for her resilience, perseverance, and relentless pursuit of excellence. […]

  • Inspirational Paralympian
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
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
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
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
Inspirational keynote speaker Brandon Farbstein empowers audiences to embrace authenticity, overcome adversity, and build inclusive cultures through resilience and self-acceptance.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Scott Klososky is a futurist, technology visionary, and keynote speaker helping organizations lead confidently through digital transformation and the future of innovation.
  • Social Technologies

Curt Steinhorst is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and thought leader specializing in workplace productivity, focus, and generational communication. In a world increasingly dominated by technology and distractions, Curt has dedicated his career to helping leaders and teams foster environments where focus thrives, and intergenerational understanding becomes a strength rather than a barrier. With over […]

  • Generational Speaker
Digital futurist and keynote speaker Scott Amyx helps leaders harness exponential technologies, smart cities, and innovation strategy to build resilient, future-ready organizations.
  • Digital Futurist
Financial journalist who empowers young professionals to master money through clear budgeting, debt strategies, and actionable steps toward financial confidence.
  • Financial Reporter
  • (2 reviews)

Jess Ekstrom is a dynamic and inspiring speaker who has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world with her powerful message of resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. As the founder of Headbands of Hope, a social enterprise that has donated over one million headbands to children battling cancer, Jess exemplifies the power […]

  • Inspirational Speaker
Leading with grit and laughter, this adventurer shows how resilience in nature can inform leadership, risk, and team strength in business.
  • Motivational Adventurer
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
Joe Roberts — The “Skidrow CEO” who turned homelessness into hope, sharing powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and the mindset of transformation.
  • The Skidrow CEO
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
  • (1 reviews)
Salim Ismail explores the challenge of disruptive innovation within organizations and society.
  • Future Strategist
  • (5 reviews)
Dr. Willie Jolley delivers high-energy keynotes on resilience, performance, and transformation, empowering audiences to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks.
  • Motivational

Dr. Vin Gupta, MD, MSc, MPA is a practicing pulmonologist and an affiliate professor at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, where he’s led large, multinational epidemiologic studies on the global burden of respiratory disease. In parallel, he is a Commissioned Officer (O-4, Major) in the United States Air Force Medical […]

  • Healthcare Futurist
Empowerment speaker and vocal percussionist Butterscotch Clinton inspires audiences through genre-defying music, resilience, and identity-driven storytelling that challenges norms and elevates human connection.
  • Empowerment Speaker
Award-winning actress and producer America Ferrera inspires audiences with stories on representation, leadership and cultural identity drawn from her Emmy-winning career and groundbreaking work in film and television.
  • Celebrity Actress
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
Wade Davis is a former NFL player, global inclusion strategist and leadership coach who helps organizations advance gender, race and orientation equity through transformative, human centered culture change.
  • Former NFL Player
Biotech strategist who translates genomic and life science breakthroughs into practical roadmaps that help healthcare leaders innovate responsibly and improve patient outcomes.
  • Technological Innovation
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

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