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.

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.

​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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