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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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).

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Alicia Lyttle

AI Expert

Alicia Lyttle is an AI enthusiast and digital marketing expert with over 23 years of experience in the industry. She has held positions at esteemed organisations such as The White House and is a well respected teacher and trainer. Alicia has received numerous awards and is a regular contributor to Public Broadcasting Television, hosting a weekly segment called "The Digital JamPreneur" where she teaches entrepreneurs how to build their online empires and how to leverage AI in their business.

Emma G

Singer-Songwriter

Emma G is a singer/songwriter, author, and youth empowerment coach, having won multiple awards for both her music and youth work. She is now on a mission to save the world one song at a time by coaching teens on how to channel their thoughts, feelings, and struggles effectively, whilst also writing, recording, performing, touring and releasing her own empowering music.

Jeffery Keilholtz

Broadway Visionary

Jeffery Keilholtz, an Emmy Award-nominated producer and Senior Vice President, holds a key role within one of the world's fastest-growing entertainment companies. With a Harvard Business School education, he bridges the worlds of art and commerce, and has experience managing global communications, marketing partnerships, and substantial sales portfolios in corporate settings.

Joanna Conti

Addiction Treatment Innovator

Joanna Conti, a former chemical engineer and the founder of multiple successful companies, became an advocate for addiction treatment reform after her daughter’s battle with alcohol addiction. Frustrated by the lack of transparency in the addiction treatment industry, her dedication led to establishing a research company that has closely studied the outcomes of over 70,000 patients in rehabilitation, offering critical insights into effective addiction treatment strategies.

Kaci Brown

Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur

Kaci Brown is a business consultant, #1 Amazon best-selling author, podcast host, speaker and entrepreneur. Her world turned upside down with her husband's brain tumor diagnosis in 2012, leading to a journey of surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. This experience inspired Kaci to challenge the conventional notions of work-life balance and prioritize what matters the most in life.

Karin Hurt

Leadership & Communication Expert

Karin is the CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders and the author of five books including Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates.

Katie Keller Wood

Montessori Education Expert

Dr Katie Keller Wood an education enthusiast on a mission to reshape our perspectives. Katie has been a Montessori teacher, university instructor, researcher, teacher trainer, executive director, board member, speaker, and advisor. She currently serves as an adjunct instructor for both Xavier University and the University of Wisconsin.

Rachel Druckenmiller

Singer-Songwriter and Entrepreneur

Rachel Druckenmiller is an award-winning entrepreneur and thought leader. She's earned distinctions from Forbes, Smart Meetings, and Workforce Magazine. Rachel is also an accomplished singer-songwriter whose message-driven music inspires people to embrace their self-worth, overcome adversity, and find strength in vulnerability.