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.
AI educator and entrepreneur Andrew Ng helps organizations adopt machine learning responsibly and at scale through practical strategy, workforce upskilling, and real world implementation playbooks.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Promoted
Meredith Breitstein: six-time award-winning motivational speaker, TV host, and leadership trainer inspiring audiences to embrace change, overcome adversity, and SHINE.
- Motivational Speaker
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
- (8 reviews)
Bruce Turkel is a branding expert, keynote speaker, and founder of Turkel Brands who helps organizations use creativity and customer insight to build powerful brands.
- Sales Speaker
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
Former Blue Angels lead solo pilot who transforms teams with the Glad to Be Here® mindset and Diamond Performance® tools.
- Leadership
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
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
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
- (5 reviews)
Dr. Willie Jolley delivers high-energy keynotes on resilience, performance, and transformation, empowering audiences to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks.
- Motivational
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 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
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
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
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
Unlocking creativity by blending human potential with AI, inspiring innovation while empowering leaders to remain distinctive and resilient in disruption.
- Creativity Speaker
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
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
- (1 reviews)
Renowned ocean explorer and keynote speaker, inspires global audiences with endurance feats, leadership lessons, and urgent ocean conservation advocacy.
- Ocean Sustainability
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
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
Creative innovation keynote speaker Jason Bevan reveals how Hollywood storytelling frameworks spark breakthrough ideas, elevate brand engagement and transform business performance using world-class creative strategies.
- Creativity Speaker
- (3 reviews)
Rachel Sheerin is a keynote speaker and event emcee who helps organizations combat burnout, increase engagement, and create happier high performing teams.
- Motivational Speaker
Guy Kawasaki delivers high-impact insights on innovation, evangelism, entrepreneurship, and brand influence drawn from decades shaping iconic companies like Apple and Canva.
- Marketing Expert
