Theme: Explore

'Explore' - our theme - can be interpreted both literally and liberally. The aim of our theme is to be as inclusive and open-ended as possible. As such, an explorer travelling the world, a researcher probing the limits of science, or a philosopher delving into the deeper truths of man's existence are all, under our theme, equally relevant and fascinating. We hope that our TEDx event will encourage you to explore and ask questions about issues delivered through the passionate voices of our speakers.

28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, Virginia, 23173
United States

Andy Stefanovich

Entrepreneur + author + consultant + speaker

Andy Stefanovich, curator of TEDxRVA, shows you the importance of putting more 'life' into life.

Dr. Christopher von Rueden

Anthropologist + Social science researcher

Dr. von Rueden is a professor at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond. He has lived with indigenous peoples in South America, studying human behavior and asking why we do what we do as human beings.

Dr. Kenneth Zaslav

Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Kenneth Zaslav is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia. He takes orthopedic surgery and turns it into something accessible and fascinating.

Dr. Martha Merritt

Dean of International Education

Dr. Martha Merrit has spent her life perfecting the art of travelling. In this funny and subtle talk, she makes even the most seasoned travelers rethink the way they approach going abroad.

Dr. Timothy Donahue

Biospychology Researcher

Dr. Donahue is a biopsychology researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has, for years, pursued his love of learning and learned more than he could have imagined about the brain, mice, and his own self.

Tracy Evans

3-time Olympian

Tracy Evans is a 3-time Winter Olympian. Drawing from her experiences as a competitive athlete, she is determined to bring a message of positivity, charity, and energy to aid people in facing their challenges, whether it's a steep ski slope or poverty.