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 special events

We’ve expanded our events to include those that dive deeper into specific, timely topics that are captivating audiences globally. Covering a range of topics — such as AI and sports innovation — these events are independently curated and organized by experienced members of the TED community, in collaboration with TED.

TEDSports Indianapolis

September 9-11, 2025
Indianapolis, USA

Explore the intersection of athletics, science, tech and social impact with leaders transforming how we think about sports far beyond the playing field during this three-day TED event in sports-loving "Indy".

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

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TEDAI Vienna

September 24-26, 2025
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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TEDAI San Francisco

October 21-22, 2025
San Francisco, CA

A two-day TED event exploring the impact and power of AI. Experience TED Talks, insightful fireside chats, experiences, panels and unforgettable side events.

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

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Past special events

TED Democracy

November 14-15, 2023
New York, NY

120+ leaders from across the democracy landscape – from elected officials to on the ground practitioners – will gather to explore a compelling vision of a global democratic future and accelerate the solutions and tactics required to make it a reality. Across three mainstage sessions, seven hands-on workshops, and dedicated time to connect with other democracy practitioners, participants will explore what our healthy democratic future could look like, and the tangible steps to make it a reality.

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We the Future

Presented by TED, Skoll Foundation, and UN Foundation

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
New York, NY

We the Future, Presented by TED, the Skoll Foundation, and UN Foundation was held in NYC on Tuesday September 24, 2019, and shared stories of those who are dreaming up new ways to expand the possible, building a better world.

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