Past TEDx event
TEDxMinneapolis
This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
Jeremy Norton
Captain and Firefighter
With 25 years as a Minneapolis firefighter and EMT, Jeremy brings a raw and honest lens on masculinity, identity, and what it really means to show up for others.
Judith Christianson
Pediatric Psychiatrist
A clinician working with children, teens, and families, Dr. Judith brings both clinical expertise and deep human empathy to some of the most pressing questions of our digital age.
Katherine Gyolai
Founder & CEO of Find Love Safely
A mom, community leader, and founder of a Twin Cities organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Katherine is advocating for a cultural shift that starts right here.
Marc Hillmyer
Cofounder & Board Member of Valerian Materials
A leading academic researcher in sustainable polymers, Marc has spent decades at the University of Minnesota turning groundbreaking science into real solutions for plastic pollution.
Nadia Poluhina
Leadership Activist
An immigrant, finance and healthcare leader, and newly elected school board member bringing a rare and powerful perspective on civic engagement to our stage.
Tseganesh Selameab
Doctor and Storyteller
A refugee from Ethiopia and a primary care physician, Dr. Tseganesh brings a rare and deeply human perspective on displacement, belonging, and what healing truly looks like.
