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Become a Speaker

Do You Have an Idea Worth Spreading?

TEDxPasadena is more than a speaking opportunity,

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It is a platform for ideas that challenge assumptions, inspire action, and create meaningful change,

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We're looking for thinkers, innovators, leaders, researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community members whose ideas have the power to move people forward.

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If your idea can shift how we think, act, lead, create, or connect, we want to hear from you.

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One idea can change a life. One talk can spark a movement. 

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Why Speak at TEDxPasadena?

Amplify Your Idea

Share your message with a live audience and reach thousands more through professionally produced TEDx content. 

Connect With Changemakers

Build meaningful relationships with leaders, creators, professionals, and community members who are passionate about impact.

Join a Global Community

Become part of the worldwide TEDx network of speakers, innovators, and thought leaders committed to sharing ideas that matter.

Inspire Action

Challenge perspectives, spark conversations, and contribute to positive change within Pasadena and beyond,

Refine Your Message

Work alongside our speaker coaching team to strengthen your idea, sharpen your storytelling, and deliver a compelling talk,

Create a Lasting Legacy

Your TEDx talk becomes part of a global library of ideas that can continue inspiring audiences for years to come.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking ideas that are:

  • Original and thought-provoking

  • Backed by expertise, experience, or research

  • Relevant to today's challenges and opportunities

  • Capable of inspiring action or changing perspectives

  • Meaningful beyond a single industry or profession

  • Worth sharing with a broad audience

Speaker Qualifications

You don't need to be famous.

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You so need to have something meaningful to say,

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Ideal speakers are:

  • Passionate about their idea

  • Open to coaching and feedback

  • Available for preparation and rehearsal sessions

  • Comfortable speaking before a live audience

  • Willing to participate in the TEDx production process

  • Committed to delivering a talk that serves the audience

At TEDxPasadena, we're not looking for perfect speakers. We're looking for powerful ideas delivered with authenticity, curiosity, and purpose. 

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Speaker Application Form

Tell us about your big idea and why it matters. Please note that this is an interest form and does not guarantee a speaking spot.

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Speaker Application

Join our team and help us spread ideas worth sharing!

Personal Information
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Your Idea
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If you had one sentence to explain your idea, what would it be?

Describe your core message and why it matters.

What experience, expertise, research, or personal story uniquely qualifies you to present this topic?

How could your idea influence individuals, organizations, communities, or society?

Speaking Information

Where have you presented, taught, written, published, or shared this idea?


Provide links if available.

Additional Information

Why do you believe this idea belings on the TEDxPasadena stage?

Please provide a link to a video of yourself speaking (2 minutes or less).


This does not need to be professionally produced. We simply want to see how you communicate.

Ready to Share Your Idea?

Submit your application and join us in shaping the next TEDxPasadena experience.

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Ideas change people. People change communities. Communities change the world. 

Our Commitment

TEDxPasadena is committed to cultivating thoughtful conversations, diverse perspectives, and meaningful ideas. 

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We believe great ideas can come from anyone. 

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Whether you're a researcher, business leader, artist, healthcare professional, educator, entrepreneur, student, or community advocate, we encourage you to apply. 

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Your idea may be exactly what someone needs to hear. 

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