Event Details
Ideas have the power to spark conversation, create connections, and inspire change.
TEDxBrookdale returns this December with “Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite,” bringing together six dynamic speakers to explore ideas at the intersection of creativity, technology, community, leadership, and the human experience.
Meet the Speakers:
- Joel Simpson
Feeling at Home in the Wilderness
An exploration of how people find patterns, meaning, and connection in the natural world.
- Shanda McManus
The Nuclear Power of Grief
A powerful look at grief, memory, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling.
- Paola Benitez
From Unaccompanied Migrant Child to Changemaker
An inspiring story of how lived experience can become a catalyst for leadership, advocacy, and meaningful change.
- Morissa Schwartz
The Human Algorithm: What AI Taught Me About Being Human
A thought-provoking exploration of what artificial intelligence can reveal about humanity.
- Angela Kariotis
Everyone Needs To Be An Artist Today
A fresh perspective on the artist as public servant and how creativity, deep listening, empathy, and collaboration can help build stronger communities and shape the future of leadership.
- Ed Johnson
Community, Civic Leadership and the Power of ConnectionAn exploration of community, civic leadership, and the power of bringing people together to create opportunity and meaningful progress.
Be Part of TEDxBrookdale
Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to be part of an afternoon devoted to ideas, inspiration, and connection.
Purchase tickets here and experience TEDxBrookdale live
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Join the conversation and be part of the connections that ignite what comes next.