When things go silent, people assume it’s over. It’s not.

TEDxCharlotte returns with a new era of ideas and we are not playing 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?

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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The RED DOT Report

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Mastering the RED DOT Movement: The Choreography of Conviction
Mastering the RED DOT Movement: The Choreography of Conviction
From Idea to Stage: The Making of a TEDxCharlotte Talk
From Idea to Stage: The Making of a TEDxCharlotte Talk

Early in the process, there is …

No stage. No lighting. No applause... well, there was a bit.

13 people in a room.

At that point, nothing is finished.

What you see in that photo is not yet a lineup. It's simply…potential.

Every person in that room came in with something to say.

Why TEDxCharlotte Is Asking Attendees to Wear Red and Black
Why TEDxCharlotte Is Asking Attendees to Wear Red and Black

At TEDxCharlotte, the audience will set the tone before anything begins.

Red. Black.

Not as a dress code.

As a signal.

TEDxCharlotte Returns April 25 after 3 Year Hiatus with Theme: Terms and Conditions
TEDxCharlotte Returns April 25 after 3 Year Hiatus with Theme: Terms and Conditions

TEDxCharlotte returns on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Central Piedmont Community College’s Parr Center Theater from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., marking a new chapter for one of the city’s most recognized intellectual platforms.

After a period of quiet, the event returns with intention.

A Conversation with Shereese Floyd, Executive Director of TEDxCharlotte
A Conversation with Shereese Floyd, Executive Director of TEDxCharlotte

Shereese Floyd has spent over a decade building rooms where stories become undeniable. This is an introduction to who she is, why she does this work, and what brought her back to Charlotte's longest-standing TED event as its Executive Director. If you have ever felt like your story was waiting for the right room, keep reading.

TEDxCharlotte: Inside the Red Dot Experience - Saturday, May 23
TEDxCharlotte: Inside the Red Dot Experience - Saturday, May 23

​Step inside TEDxCharlotte.

This info session breaks down what it actually takes to be part of the red dot as a speaker, coach, or volunteer.

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Get Involved

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    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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and conversations worth having.