TED Speakers

David Cameron provides expert insights on leadership, resilience, and navigating global challenges. With a proven track record in economic recovery, international diplomacy at the highest levels, and driving social progress, his guidance helps organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive...

John Kerry's deep understanding of geopolitics, emerging trends, and diplomacy helps groups gain the freedom of action to navigate complex global affairs with confidence and strategic foresight.

Behavioral scientist and leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape us, Dr. Jennifer Aaker empowers leaders to build purpose-filled, innovative, and joyful (yes, joyful) workplaces.

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Lisa Genova is masterful at inspiring organizations and people to gain greater insight into empathy, brain health, and the science of memory.

Catalytic and innovative visionary Megan Smith believes that the future of technology is already here.

Kat Cole is creating a personal legacy of evolution that transcends industries and job titles.

Tim Urban was a cult-favorite blogger and illustrator amongst smart hipsters (some with names like Elon Musk) before the secret got out and his TED talk became the second-most-watched ever. Now this electrifying speaker and writer is renowned...

World-renowned leader Gordon Brown is a powerful voice on many of today’s most pressing issues: global economic growth, international security, geopolitical affairs, education equality, and human rights.

Sam Kass offers fresh and informative insights as he explores the latest developments in health, wellness, and the future of consumption. A tech entrepreneur, food expert and former senior policy advisor for the White House, Kass brings a...

A creative culinary innovator and exemplary business leader, José Andrés inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.

As a world leader in social media research and communication, Dr. Jennifer Golbeck shares with audiences ways to best leverage and the vast array of social data both in their personal and professional lives.

"If knowledge is power, knowing what you don't know is wisdom." – Adam Grant

Jerry Linenger knows how to reach deep, stay calm, and apply brainpower to solve problems. By going beyond expectations, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming adversity, he consistently inspires audiences and organizations to do likewise.

Doris Kearns Goodwin offers context for our turbulent times and shares how today's leaders can learn from the past.

"Company culture is a company's immune system." – Arianna Huffington

One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.

Dan Pink deploys the science of motivation to boost engagement, spark innovation, and create better leaders.

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

Dubbed the “No-Stats All-Star” by author Michael Lewis, Shane Battier shows audiences how to identify and cultivate the intangibles of life that winners possess—and how sports and technology are converging to give anyone the tools to become a...

Decorated Admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) addresses security concerns in a technologically transforming world.