TEDxUNC Charlotte 2027 Live Event
TEDxUNC Charlotte 2027: The Difference Is...
We believe in the transformative power of ideas. We know that a single concept, when carefully prepared and passionately delivered, has the potential to spark deep discussion, foster powerful connection, and inspire genuine change.
For our 2027 event, taking place on February 20 in McKnight Hall. We have curated a theme that is uniquely grounded in our home institution: "The Difference Is..."
This theme is both an acknowledgment and a celebration. It is an acknowledgment that the ideas our speakers bring to the TEDx stage are actively making a difference, reshaping our understanding, challenging our assumptions, and providing innovative solutions in the Charlotte community and far beyond. It is a celebration of the unique "Charlotte perspective" that drives exploration and community impact.
We invite you to join us. Applications are open now until September 13th. Due to the large interest, we will only be reviewing applications within our region (NC,SC,GA,TE,VA,FL)
TEDxUNC Charlotte Speaker Applications
The difference is inspiration. The difference is impact. The difference is understanding. The difference is you.
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Our talks from our 2026 Event have been posted to our Previous Talks page
About TEDx
x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. The two annual TED Conferences invite the world's leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes or less. Many of these talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.
The annual TED Conference takes place each spring in Vancouver, British Columbia. TED's media initiatives include TED.com, where new TED Talks are posted daily; TED Translators, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed. TED has established The Audacious Project that takes a collaborative approach to funding ideas with the potential to create change at thrilling scale; TEDx, which supports individuals or groups in hosting local, self- organized TED-style events around the world, and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.