TEDxChicago

Announcing TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way on Friday, September 27th at the Harris Theater. Speaker announcements and ticket sales will be released on Thursday, July 25th!

At our TEDxChicago Salon event, we had the amazing team from Ink Factory Studio join us to capture the magic of the day. ??? Artists Walli, Anastasia, and Emily brought these conversations to life, creating live visual notes that beautifully synthesized the key concepts and themes. ?? Missed them at the event? No worries! Swipe to check out their stunning visual notes. These visuals are a powerful way to revisit the key insights from our inspiring speakers. ?? Big news! All speaker videos from the TEDxChicago Salon are now LIVE on YouTube! Head over to our link in bio to relive the thought-provoking talks and powerful stories. ?? Next up: Our upcoming TEDxChicago Flagship event is just around the corner on September 27th, and tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out on another day of inspiring ideas and meaningful connections—grab your tickets before they’re gone! Thank you again to Ink Factory for their incredible artistry and support. We can’t wait to see you all again soon! ?? by @parisi_michael_ and @imagerybychioma #TEDx #InkFactory #VisualNotes #TEDTalks #Inspiration #September27

?? Ready for a dose of inspiration? Watch Derrick L. Christian II's TEDxChicago talk on the @tedx_official YouTube page now! ?? Derrick L. Christian II, influential leader and acclaimed spoken word poet, brings his unique artistry and mantra, 'Move Forward In Style,' to life. With performances ranging from intimate gatherings to full arenas, his spoken word artistry uplifts and empowers crowds of all sizes. As 'The Corporate Poet' he partners with brands to elevate messages beyond traditional communication. ??? In the video, Christian reminds us that life is a community canvas and we’re all born to contribute to the art with his inspirational, interactive original spoken word poetry. It takes time to be timeless and time spent listening to these words will motivate everyone to get out of the unemployment line of their dreams and color in the world their way. Swipe ?? to check out a sneak peek of the talk. And for even more inspiration and a full slate of speakers, performers, and artists who are paving the way towards a better tomorrow, join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at @harristheater on Friday, September 27th. ?? ??? Tickets are available NOW at TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #spokenword #rewind

??? Are you interested to learn about Design Neuroscience and how design can influence our moods? Then tune into Dr. Sally Augustin's recent TEDxChicago talk, "Design can help change the world for the better. Really. Give it a chance," now available to watch on YouTube! ?? ?? Dr. Augustin, a leading Design Neuroscientist, develops evidence-based strategies for fostering environments that support human flourishing. With a diverse background in psychology, management, and economics, she blends rigorous study with real-world experience to empower organizations and individuals all around the world. She uses neuroscience as Principal of Design With Science to align in-use goals and achieve measurable outcomes. ? In the talk, you'll learn that design can directly impact how people think and change their mood, ultimately helping to foster more positive environments that can change the world for the better. ?? Swipe ?? to check out a sneak peek of the talk and the visual notes created by the artists @inkfactorystudio For even more inspiration and a full slate of speakers, performers, and artists who are paving the way towards a better tomorrow, join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at @harristheater on Friday, September 27th. ???? ??? Tickets are going fast and available NOW at TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #designneuroscience #designscience #designandthebrain

?? Are you a climate change advocate? Or interested in the future of sustainable design? ?? You'll want to check out Doug Farr, FAIA, LEED AP, CNU-A recent TEDxChicago talk, now available to watch on YouTube! Farr serves is president of Chicago-based architecture and urban design firm @farrassociates and a driving force in the future of sustainable design and urban innovation. ?? Through his leadership in ecologically-sensitive architecture, he’s received mentions from The New York Times, and placement on @planetizen’s list of 100 Most Influential Urbanists. Doug has continued to drive innovation through his founding of Carbon Free Chicago, co-curation (with @evefineman ??) of @chiarchitecture’s ENERGY REVOLUTION exhibit, and establishing Chicago’s @climateactionmuseum. In the talk, Doug shares how his own personal climate action journey led him to redo his house, stay home more, and co-found the Climate Action Museum. He also explains that climate change is 90% mindset and starts with a simple conversation. He also suggests easy ways for everyone to get involved in making positive changes. Swipe ?? to check out a sneak peek of the talk and the visual notes created by the artists @inkfactorystudio For even more inspiration and a full slate of speakers, performers, and artists who are paving the way towards a better tomorrow, join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at @harristheater on Friday, September 27th. ???? ??? Tickets are going fast and available NOW at TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #climateaction #sustainabledesign

?? Do you have a passion for fashion and want to know how it's evolving for the future? ?? Check out Maria Pinto recent TEDxChicago talk, now available to watch on YouTube! ?? Mario Pinto is dedicated to redefining and democratizing fashion through her timeless, ready-to-wear collection. She focuses on empowering women to exude confidence and style with “deconstructed couture” that combines luxury with comfort and functionality. Her craftsmanship continuously explores new boundaries while upholding her vision of helping women build smart, effortless style systems that allow their individuality to shine. ?? In the talk, you'll learn about Pinto's journey in evolving fashion from destructive to seductive and constructive and her belief that fashion decisions are intentionally grounded in who we are and who we hope to be. Swipe ?? to check out a sneak peek of the talk and the visual notes created by the artists @inkfactorystudio For even more inspiration and a full slate of speakers, performers, and artists who are paving the way towards a better tomorrow, join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at @harristheater on Friday, September 27th. ???? ??? Tickets are going fast and available NOW at TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #fashion #mariapinto #seductive #distructive

?? Are you passionate about Landscape Architecture ?? or intrigued to learn what it means to design urban spaces for future generations? Tune into Ernie Wong's TEDxChicago Talk and learn all about it! Wong is an award-winning Founder and Principal of @sitedesigngroup, a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and Chairman of the Chicago Landmarks Commission. His work seamlessly blends design excellence with a unique dedication to civic engagement and his innovative leadership is shaping the future of the landscape architecture profession. ?? In the talk, Wong weaves a story from struggling to gain his father's acceptance to creating an equitable world through landscape architecture. In doing so, he unveils a powerful truth about what it means to design urban spaces for our future generations, and how it transforms our lives. Swipe ?? to check out a sneak peek of the talk and the visual notes created by the artists Ink Factory Studio For even more inspiration and a full slate of speakers, performer and artists who are paving the way towards a better tomorrow, join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at @harristheater on Friday, September 27th. ???? ??? Tickets are going fast and available NOW at TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #LandscapeArchitecture #SocialImpact

Interested in learning about the future of Civic Design? ???? @paolaaguirreserrano's recent TEDxChicago talk is available to watch on YouTube. Paola Aguirre Serrano, a native of the US-Mexico border region, is an urban designer and partner at Borderless Studio in Chicago and San Antonio. She leads innovative and collaborative projects promoting spatial justice and equitable design. In the talk, you'll learn about Paola's belief that there is a big opportunity to think about closed or abandoned places as spaces in transition and how we can invest resources & energy to keep these spaces active, alive, and connected. Swipe to check out a sneak peek of the talk and the visual notes created by the artists @inkfactorystudio For even more inspiration and a full slate of speakers who will elevate ideas about our economy, city, health, joy, environment, quality of life, healing, community, and why we matter, join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at @theharristheater on Friday, September 27th. ???? ??? Tickets are going fast and available NOW at TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #civicengagement #urbandesign #spatialjustice

?? Hello Chicagoans! ?? We're delighted to inform you that Raspy Rivera will be displaying her captivating work at TedxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Friday, September 27th Raspy Rivera is a Puerto Rican painter who creates signature faces to display in a wide-range of spaces. Inspired by the connective threads of the human race, her unique interpretation of faces is similar to fingerprints. No two are identical. Raspy’s process requires the act of surrender and encourages trust in the unknown. Through her work, she encourages us to celebrate our individuality and inspires us to find strength in our true colors. ??? Tickets are almost gone!! To purchase visit TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. Make sure you’re following us for additional details on all TEDxChicago 2024 speakers, performers and ticket reminders. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #Chicago #LightingtheWay #chicagoart #chicagoartist

??Get ready Chicago!?? We're so pleased to announce that artist Adrien Stein will be showcasing his amazing work at TedxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way at Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Friday, September 27th ?? Born in Guatemala, Adrian “Looney” Stein is a multi-disciplinary artist exploring the boundary between real and virtual through immersive installation, augmented reality, and digital art. Stein’s impactful works offers a new dimension for self-perception and creates a space for viewers to question the nature of being human. ??? Tickets are almost gone!! To purchase visit TEDxChicago.com and the link in our bio. Make sure you’re following us for additional details on all TEDxChicago 2024 speakers, performers and ticket reminders. ??? #TEDxChicago #TEDxChicago2024 #Chicago #LightingtheWay #chicagoart #chicagoartist #digitalart