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
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 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
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
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.