Special events

In addition to the official TED Conferences, TED regularly hosts special events around the globe. These events, which include programs created with specific communities in mind, use new and inventive approaches to help further TED's mission of spreading ideas and sparking global conversations.

Upcoming Insight Series events

We’ve expanded our events to include those that are immersive explorations into the most pressing and provocative issues shaping our world. TED's Insight Series events are independently curated by seasoned TED community members in close partnership with TED to foster nuanced dialogue around timely and transformative topics — from the frontiers of artificial intelligence to pioneering advances in sports innovation.

TEDAI Vienna

October 28-30, 2026
Vienna, Austria

A three-day TED event on artificial intelligence, where business leaders, inventors and thinkers across industry sectors gather for TED Talks, mind-expanding workshops and panels, and unforgettable side events.

TEDAI Vienna is curated and organized by Dr. Alina Nikolaou & team, in collaboration with TED.

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Upcoming partner events

TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures

June 13, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Join us for a full-day celebration of America's 250th! In the city where democracy began, we'll explore its past and future through brand-new TED Talks, live performances, local food and drinks and democracy-themed activations. Presented in partnership with Visit Philadelphia.

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Past special events

TEDAI San Francisco

October 21-22, 2025
San Francisco, CA

TEDAI San Francisco was curated and organized by Sam and Walter de Brouwer, in collaboration with TED.

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TEDAI Vienna

September 24-26, 2025
Vienna, Austria

TEDAI Vienna was curated and organized by Dr. Alina Nikolaou & team, in collaboration with TED.

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TEDSports Indianapolis

September 9-11, 2025
Indianapolis, USA

TEDSports Indianapolis was curated and organized by Indiana Sports Corp and Next Practice Partners in collaboration with TED.

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TED Democracy

November 14-15, 2023
New York, NY

120+ leaders from across the democracy landscape – from elected officials to on the ground practitioners – gathered to explore a compelling vision of a global democratic future and accelerate the solutions and tactics required to make it a reality.

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