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Take part in the largest TEDx event in the city: TEDxPittsburgh. Using the TED format, this independently organized platform showcases the ideas, individuals, and innovations that are contributing to progress in the region.

Speakers, performers, and filmmakers will share ideas related to technology, entertainment and design. This year’s program, Small Worlds, returns to the historic Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Plus, the VIP package includes a unique experience at TEDxPittsburgh, in addition to a one-year Partners membership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Speakers include:

Darieth Chisolm
Cyber Civil Rights Activist & Filmmaker

Carmen Yulín Cruz
Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Courtney Ehrlichman
Transportation Policy Maker

Leon Ford
Author

Ellie Gordon
Behavior Change Technologist

Aradhna Oliphant
Leadership Evangelist

Ashley Priore
Chess Enthusiast

Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, PhD
Voice Specialized Speech-Language Pathologist

Samir Lakhani
Social Entrepreneur, WASH Advocate, Soap-Recycler

Dominique Luster
Archivist

Carola Neumann, MD
Breast Cancer Researcher and Research Advocate

Dr. Curtiss Porter
Writer, Educator, Griot

Performers include:

Vanessa German

Prince G.

Punchline

General Admission:
- All day access to the conference
- Lunch

VIP Admission:
- 60 minute VIP meet and greet and networking with speakers immediately following the talks
-Complimentary wine toast and light appetizers
- All day access to the conference
- Lunch
- A one-year Partners Membership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Trust Membership includes:
- Access to purchase select tickets prior to the public on-sale date
- Discounts at participating Cultural District restaurants
- Invitations to complimentary cast parties throughout the year
- There’s more! Visit TrustArts.org/SUPPORT for a full list of benefits

Low Income Options
If you want to attend TEDxPittsburgh, but can't afford the ticket price: email us at info@tedxpittsburgh.org or text 412-897-2988 and we can arrange a pay-what-you-can option.

Student Scholarships
Scholarships are available on an application basis, you can read more and apply at: TEDxPittsburgh.org/students

Accessibility
ASL interpreters will be on site.

About TEDx
The annual TED Conference has given rise to multiple, local initiatives aimed at sharing transformative ideas. That’s where TEDx comes in. TEDx is an independently organized, community based version of the larger TED-experience. Planned and coordinated by an all-volunteer team, TEDx showcases transformative and thought-provoking ideas on the local level. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations).