Events
Upcoming
TEDxSeattle 2018: Tall Order
The theme for this year’s event is Tall Order. A Tall Order is a significant, and potentially, unreachable challenge. As an individual, many of us have thought, “that’s a tall order” about something in our personal and work lives. As a theme, Tall Order balances the sense that these are challenging times – but the challenges can be met. As we […]
Past

TEDxSeattleLive 2018
Come spend a day watching sessions from TED2018 via Vancouver BC at the roomy and comfortable open space at The Riveter on Capitol Hill. Enjoy two unedited sessions of the video feed from the TED Conference that will be held the same week in Vancouver BC. Connect and share conversation with others who care about […]
TEDxSeattle 2017 Changing Places
Our speaker line-up for TEDxSeattle 2017: Changing Places Dr. Fariba Alamdari, Vice President of Marketing & Value Analysis, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Talk: Use the power of your diversity Sandy Cioffi, VR artist, director, producer, founder of fearless360 Talk: Virtual reality can be a powerful tool for understanding each other Steve Davis, President and CEO, PATH Talk: A […]

An Evening With 2017 Speakers: Topics, Treats, & Wine Tasting
Come meet some of the 2017 speakers during an evening of wine tasting and savory and sweet small bites. This is a rare opportunity to meet the people who take the TEDxSeattle stage this year under the theme of Changing Places. In addition to learning more about this year’s event, enjoy a tasting of The […]

Health Science Discovery Tour
Seattle is known as the Silicon Valley for saving lives. Join this tour to see how the Center for Infectious Disease Research is contributing to that reputation, and get a hands-on look at how science research for health is done. Alexis Kaushansky (speaker at TEDxSeattle2016) and colleagues at the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) […]

TEDxSeattle Cafe on the Water
We’re pleased to be working with the World Trade Center Seattle on our first TEDxSeattle Cafe’ of 2017, Compassion as a Power Tool on June 7th. The cafe’ format is a more casual opportunity to hear from a previous TEDxSeattle speaker, learn more about how the all-volunteer effort that is TEDxSeattle works as well as […]

TEDxSeattle 2016
Our theme for the November 19th event was Greater Than and it was an amazing experience for the sold out crowd of 2,500 people who watched 16 speakers and performers at McCaw Hall. We also showcased two TED videos at the event. James Veitch on the agony of trying to unsubscribe, and Michael Murphy on architecture that’s […]

Astronomy on Tap: Science is Better with Beer!
Astronomy on Tap features accessible, engaging science presentations on topics ranging from planets to black holes to the beginning of the Universe.

Discover the Dream of Flight at iFLY!
The fun begins bright and early with a STEM seminar, discussion of the science behind iFLY, and then take flight in wind speeds of up to 200 miles per hour!

Rob Roy Cocktail Happy Hour and Networking Event
We’re excited to partner with this one-of-a-kind cocktail bar for an event where you will experience a special TEDxSeattle cocktail and engaging conversation centered on sharing ideas.

Paddle Seattle followed by Margaritas and Appetizers @ Aqua Verde Paddle Club
Join us as we paddle through Lake Union and the heart of the city. Hear stories of the rich local and natural history that has made Seattle and its waterways a special place.

Speaker Announcement Premier and Wine Tasting
TEDxSeattle is excited to be partnering with Estates Wine Room to announce a handful of the TEDxSeattle 2016 Speakers along with a complimentary wine tasting journey through the Pacific Northwest.

Finding Bigfoot Hike and Overnight Camp
Come help us solve one of the greatest mysteries alive by channeling your inner field biologist as we hike and camp alongside Animal Planet’s ‘Finding Bigfoot’ host Ranae Holland.

TEDxRainier 2015
Guided by this year’s theme, “Space Between,” we’ll spend the day exploring what lies between what is and what might be. Our speakers will explore inspiration and implementation, cause and effect, the intergalactic and the inter-cellular, the past, the present and futures unknown.

TEDxRainier 2013
Here in Seattle we have rethought aviation, what computers can be, what our parks and open spaces are, what a coffee house can be, and much more.