TEDxCharlotte
is Back!

The mic is live.
The stage is set.
The silence? It’s over.

TEDxCharlotte returns with a new era of ideas and we’re not here to play it safe.

The 2026 theme: Terms & Conditions.

Because everything you believe…

Everything you accept…

Everything you don’t question…

Comes with fine print.

From the contracts we sign to the systems we live under …it’s time to ask: What are we agreeing to without even realizing it?

This is your invitation to say it out loud. To challenge what's unspoken. To confront the assumptions running Charlotte on autopilot.

We're only opening speaker applications to those who live in Charlotte and the Charlotte Metro Area.

Have something bold to say? Then say it here.

Applications open soon.

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Get Involved

  • Group of six diverse people wearing black Ted Charlotte t-shirts, sitting around a table with laptops, notebooks, and coffee cups, smiling and collaborating in a well-lit office.

    Join Our Leadership Team

    Help shape the future of TEDxCharlotte. We’re looking for thoughtful leaders who care about ideas and community. Sound like you? Let’s talk.

    LEAD
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    Become a Volunteer

    TEDxCharlotte runs on dedicated volunteers. Whether you're helping behind the scenes or front of house, you’ll play a key role in making it all happen.

    VOLUNTEER
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    Become a Sponsor

    Support big ideas in Charlotte. Sponsoring TEDxCharlotte puts your brand at the center of meaningful conversations and bold thinking.

    Sponsor
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    Become a Speaker

    Have an idea worth sharing? TEDxCharlotte is the stage for voices that challenge, inspire, and move people to think differently.

    SPEAK
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TEDxCharlotte brings together brilliant minds, thought-provoking ideas, and the boldest conversations that Charlotte has to offer. We strive to build a platform for open discussions and sharing differing thoughts to broaden our understanding. We hope to challenge you to see things, and ourselves, from every angle.

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Stay connected to ideas worth sharing
and conversations worth having.