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.

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
Sports journalist and keynote speaker Kate Fagan delivers powerful insights on athlete mental health, inclusion, and performance through lived experience, investigative storytelling, and actionable advocacy.
  • ESPN Host
Scott Klososky is a futurist, technology visionary, and keynote speaker helping organizations lead confidently through digital transformation and the future of innovation.
  • Social Technologies
Inspirational keynote speaker Gaby Natale empowers audiences to activate their pioneer spirit using triple-Emmy storytelling, transformative leadership insights and practical lessons in resilience and innovation.
  • Breaking Barriers
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
  • (1 reviews)
Jamie Hess is a TEDx speaker, media personality, and branding expert who helps individuals and organizations harness gratitude, authenticity, and “star power” to drive success and purpose.
  • Gratitudeology™
Immigration keynote speaker Julissa Arce inspires audiences with her journey from undocumented immigrant to Wall Street executive, offering powerful insights on equity, identity and social justice.
  • Social Justice
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
  • (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
AI research leader Yejin Choi advances common sense reasoning, ethical intelligence, and efficient AI systems, shaping the future of human-centered artificial intelligence.
  • Director of AI Research, NVIDIA

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
Dr. Cady Coleman is a former NASA astronaut, Air Force Colonel and spaceflight expert whose keynote presentations reveal how leadership, teamwork and innovation thrive in extreme environments.
  • NASA Astronaut
  • (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
Urban security and climate resilience keynote speaker Dr. Robert Muggah helps governments and organizations design data-driven strategies for safer, smarter, and more resilient cities.
  • Cybersecurity Speaker
  • (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
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
  • (5 reviews)
Dr. Willie Jolley delivers high-energy keynotes on resilience, performance, and transformation, empowering audiences to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks.
  • Motivational

John Kippen is a Magician , Mentalist , Corporate Speaker and a master storyteller. He not only entertains, but inspires audiences. John suffered partial facial paralysis after a successful brain tumor removal surgery in 2002. He demonstrates how performing Magic allowed him to regain his self confidence after his surgery. As you watch him perform, […]

  • Inspirational 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)

Rachel Sheerin is an award-winning keynote speaker and emcee. Named Speaker of the Year for 2019 by NACE, you may have seen Rachel featured in Inc Magazine for her keynotes or on the TEDx stage. Rachel’s been on both sides of business – sales and operations. She’s built multi-million dollar sales teams for organizations that want to […]

  • Motivational Speaker
Motivational speaker and ESPN host Victoria Arlen inspires audiences with her extraordinary journey from paralysis to Paralympic gold, delivering empowering lessons on resilience, mindset, and human potential.
  • Motivational Speaker
  • (5 reviews)
Writer and storyteller who turns complex ideas into memorable narratives, inspiring audiences to think deeply, act boldly, and see long-term consequences differently.
  • Popular Thinker
Journalist and keynote speaker Lisa Ling delivers powerful insight into global and domestic social issues through fearless storytelling, investigative reporting, and decades of frontline media experience.
  • Investigative Journalist

Dale Smith Thomas is an esteemed professional speaker, revered for her unparalleled ability to connect deeply with audiences worldwide. Renowned for her dynamic blend of transparency, honesty, humor, and warmth, Dale embarks on transformative journeys during her presentations, leaving an indelible mark on each individual fortunate enough to experience her message. As an unapologetic optimist, […]

  • Motivational Speaker

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