
In the spirit of TED’s belief that ideas can change the world, we have chosen Changing Places as our 2017 theme.
We’ve curated our speakers and performers for their unique and powerful stories. We have also curated and created experiences in the lobby. These attendee experiences can create opportunities for conversation and interactions.
The chance meetings and encounters during breaks and over meals are an important part of what makes this event so special.
Thank you for being here—and best wishes for a memorable day.
Elizabeth Coppinger,
TEDxSeattle Organizer and Curator
View all of the 2017 Talks here
Date | November 18, 2017 |
Time | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Location |
McCaw Hall |
Aji grew up in the woods of the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington, where he developed a deep love and connection to the forest and waters of the Pacific Northwest. He is now an activist, working to protect our environment.
Ava Jordan Holmes, founder of Fashion for Conservation (FFC), believes bridging the gap between the industries of conservation and fashion is a key to human survival.
Seattle to Portland in 20 minutes? Charlie Swan, co-founder of Pacific Hyperloop, is working to make that happen.
Fariba Alamdari, Vice president at the Boeing, is a strong advocate of diversity and is a speaker at diversity forums and believes in a compassionate leadership style focused on achieving results based on trust and respect for all.
Geoffrey Castle is a pioneer on the electric six-string violin. Introduced to the instrument at the age of eight, Castle […]
Jenn LaFreniere is co-founder of the BLOCK Project, which invites community into the task of ending homelessness by placing a BLOCK Home in the backyard of homes across Seattle.
Jennifer Hansen, Senior Officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is an equity advocate with a fierce dedication to ensuring information and scientific knowledge is free and available to all.
Jevin West, Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, co-founded the DataLab — a collection of faculty and graduate students focused on data science and analytics.
A lifelong daydreamer and former advertising creative, Jim co-founded Look Up, where he serves as Wondernaut and Executive Director. Look Up explores the power of wonder through art, science and space
Northwest Tap Connection inspires and teaches youth from underserved communities to comment on social issues through the physical expression of […]
A licensed marriage and family therapist of 23 years, Patty is also the co-founder and President of the StolenYouth board, which works to end child trafficking.
Founder + Creative Director at Facing Homelessness / Principal at BLOCK Architects / Co-founder of the BLOCK Project
Sandy Cioffi is a Seattle-based film and video artist. She has produced and/or directed several independent films, including the critically acclaimed Sweet Crude, Crocodile Tears, Terminal 187 and Just Us.
Steve Davis, president and CEO of PATH, combines extensive experience as a technology business leader, global health advocate, and social innovator to accelerate great ideas and bring lifesaving solutions to scale.
Tacoma Refugee Choir fosters friendships across diverse communities through the power of song. At a time when the US is divided […]
As a therapist and “kid advocate,” Fleischmann uses her ability to attract a diverse and committed community to disrupt child trafficking.
Inspired by the view through his first telescope of a fuzzy, but awe-inducing glimpse of Saturn, entrepreneur Jim Haven was […]
Using a combination of live performance and their viral-sensation video of the protest dance “Hell You Talmbout”, these Northwest Tap […]
Steve Davis is working to bring an extraordinary vision to reality—the global elimination of some of the world’s most deadly […]
What started as a place to sing became a refuge. Founded by Erin Guinup, just as the U.S. was closing […]
Hyperloop technology will allow travel at the speed of a commercial jet on the ground. What happens when cities like […]
As a high school student, Aji Piper joined with other students in the fight to combat global warming. Together, they […]
Geoffrey Castle aims to shatter people’s preconceived notions of what is possible on a violin. With a strong interest in […]
As Vice President of Marketing for Boeing, Fariba Alamdari is the picture of success. But the hurdles to achieve this […]
Virtual Reality is a work in progress, says Sandy Cioffi, and she outlines exciting ways VR is being used to […]
Jevin West is not afraid to call out bullshit for what it is and wants to teach us how to […]