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.
Brand experience innovator and Johnny Cupcakes founder Johnny Earle teaches organizations how to spark cult-like customer loyalty through creativity, storytelling and unforgettable brand moments.
- Branding Marketing Guru
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
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Royalty and resilience keynote speaker Princess Sarah Culberson empowers audiences with transformative insights on identity, purpose, cultural connection, and humanitarian leadership.
- Humanitarian
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
Financial journalist who empowers young professionals to master money through clear budgeting, debt strategies, and actionable steps toward financial confidence.
- Financial Reporter
Executive leadership educator Dr. Anne Harbison helps leaders navigate change, build resilient teams, and drive organizational growth through research-backed strategies and real-world experience.
- Executive Leadership
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
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
Alex Smith was a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback who saved his most inspirational act for last. After a devastating leg injury that required 17 surgeries, Smith found a way back to the field with the Washington Football Team in 2020. He helped them win the NFC East Division title and was named NFL Comeback Player of […]
- Former NFL Player
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
Lili Gil Valletta empowers leaders with cultural intelligence, data-driven insights, and inclusive innovation strategies to unlock untapped markets and growth.
- Cultural Intelligence
Keynote speaker and digital wellness expert Amy Blankson equips organizations with research-driven strategies to boost happiness, resilience and productivity in a rapidly evolving digital world.
- Happiness Expert
Authenticity keynote speaker Mariana Atencio inspires audiences with fearless journalism, compelling storytelling and a transformative message about embracing identity, purpose and the power of being real.
- Event Host
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
- (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
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
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
Jonathan Brill, former Global Futurist at HP, helps executives navigate AI disruption by turning uncertainty into opportunity
- Business Futurist
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
Joe Roberts — The “Skidrow CEO” who turned homelessness into hope, sharing powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and the mindset of transformation.
- The Skidrow CEO
- (4 reviews)
Shane Feldman helps organizations strengthen leadership, boost team engagement, and build connected, high-performing cultures in an increasingly digital and dispersed world.
- Leadership Speaker
Dr. Zoe Chance empowers audiences to use ethical influence as a force for good, drawing on Yale research, behavioral science, and her bestselling book Influence Is Your Superpower.
- Influence Speaker
Adventure-based business motivational speaker Michael Wigge empowers teams to embrace change, leave their comfort zones, and build resilience through humor, global challenge stories, and practical mindset tools.
- Motivational Speaker
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
