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.
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
Neuroscience and biotech entrepreneur who connects brain-tech breakthroughs to human-centered product strategy and ethical adoption.
- Technology Innovation
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
Business leader and A-Rod Corp CEO Alex Rodriguez equips corporate audiences with high-impact insights on leadership, strategic growth, innovation and peak performance drawn from his journey from athlete to entrepreneur.
- Business Celebrity
Vishen Lakhiani delivers transformative insights on human potential, leadership, and mind-body optimization, empowering audiences to upgrade performance and create meaningful impact.
- Mindvalley Founder
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
Keynote speaker and social wellness expert Shasta Nelson equips organizations with science-based strategies to build trust, belonging and meaningful relationships that strengthen engagement, collaboration and workplace wellbeing.
- Workplace Culture
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
Keynote speaker and technology strategist Amy Vetter helps organizations integrate accounting innovation, digital transformation, and mindful leadership to drive sustainable performance and holistic success.
- Digital Transformation
Joe Roberts — The “Skidrow CEO” who turned homelessness into hope, sharing powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and the mindset of transformation.
- The Skidrow CEO
Peak performance expert and bestselling author Steven Kotler helps individuals and organizations unlock flow states, accelerate learning, and achieve extraordinary results through science-backed performance strategies.
- Human Performance
David equips leaders with research‑driven tools and the 8‑Pillar Trust Edge framework to build high‑performing organizations.
- Business Strategy
Customer and employee experience leader who blends emotional science with AI-driven insights to improve retention and engagement.
- Happiness Speaker
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
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
Unlocking creativity by blending human potential with AI, inspiring innovation while empowering leaders to remain distinctive and resilient in disruption.
- Creativity Speaker
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Renowned ocean explorer and keynote speaker, inspires global audiences with endurance feats, leadership lessons, and urgent ocean conservation advocacy.
- Ocean Sustainability
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Dr. Willie Jolley delivers high-energy keynotes on resilience, performance, and transformation, empowering audiences to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks.
- Motivational
AI strategist who helps teams design responsible, product-led AI solutions that prioritize user trust, measurable value, and practical implementation roadmaps.
- Innovation Strategist
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
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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
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
- (3 reviews)
Marian Bacol-Uba is an inspirational speaker and conscious leadership coach who empowers audiences with trauma-informed growth strategies, resilient mindset tools, and transformative pathways from surviving to thriving.
- Inspirational
Alec Ross helps leaders navigate technology, geopolitics, and economic disruption with clear, future-focused insights shaped by his experience as a former Senior Advisor for Innovation at the U.S. State Department.
- Technology Expert
