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.

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
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
  • (10 reviews)
Motivational keynote speaker, emcee, and entertainer who blends humor, music, and inspiration to help audiences embrace authenticity and “The Promise.”
  • Motivational Entertainer
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
  • (7 reviews)
Globally recognized innovation leader and former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, helping organizations unlock bold ideas through practical, repeatable creative tools.
  • Innovative Creativity
Futurist and strategy advisor who helps leaders spot cultural and tech inflection points, design adaptive roadmaps, and build resilient organizations prepared for rapid change.
  • Futurist Speaker
Lili Gil Valletta empowers leaders with cultural intelligence, data-driven insights, and inclusive innovation strategies to unlock untapped markets and growth.
  • Cultural Intelligence

Lisa Ling is the executive producer and host of This is Life with Lisa Ling on CNN. Lisa explores the scourge prescription pill addiction in Utah, the recent influx of women in North Dakota’s boomtown and a town in the rural Midwest where young men aspire to be priests. For five seasons prior, Ling executive produced and […]

  • Investigative Journalist
  • (1 reviews)
Royalty and resilience keynote speaker Princess Sarah Culberson empowers audiences with transformative insights on identity, purpose, cultural connection, and humanitarian leadership.
  • Humanitarian
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

At 19, after experiencing flu-like symptoms, Amy Purdy was rushed to the hospital in a state of septic shock. En route, she experienced respiratory and multiple organ failure, which caused her to lose circulation to her extremities. When she entered into the hospital she was given less than a 2% chance of survival, put on […]

  • Inspirational Paralympian
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
Vishen Lakhiani delivers transformative insights on human potential, leadership, and mind-body optimization, empowering audiences to upgrade performance and create meaningful impact.
  • Mindvalley Founder
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
Technology ethicist and keynote speaker on humane AI, attention economy, and institutional resilience, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology.
  • Tech Ethicist
  • (3 reviews)

Nancy Giordano is a pioneering figure in the realm of strategic futurism, corporate strategy, and authorship. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Nancy has been at the forefront of guiding organizations through the turbulent waters of technological disruption and societal transformation. As a trusted advisor to corporations with a combined portfolio exceeding $60 […]

  • Strategic Futurist
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
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
  • (4 reviews)
Trust and body-language keynote speaker Pamela Barnum teaches organizations how to decode deception, build credibility and communicate confidently using insights from her undercover law-enforcement career.
  • The Trust Agent
Neuroscience and biotech entrepreneur who connects brain-tech breakthroughs to human-centered product strategy and ethical adoption.
  • Technology Innovation
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
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
  • (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

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