A hard look: Exploring tough truths in Session 4
TED is known for its inspiring talks. And all of the previous sessions before this have been inspiring, you have no idea. Humans, however, s...
One jump forward: Notes from Session 3 of TEDGlobal: Leapfrog
There are two things Africa-rising apologists are quick to cite as examples of the continent’s ability to leapfrog past its challenges...
The complex challenges of life-work partnerships: News from TEDWomen speakers
When we started TEDWomen in 2010, we felt strongly that we wanted to include a talks that break the traditional TED Talk model and pr...
On a journey: The pathmakers of TEDGlobal Session 2
If yesterday evening’s talks were about asking what Africa’s future could look like, today’s talks and discussions zoom in on people who hav...
To engage joyfully with the world: More bold ideas from the TED Fellows
“The politics of joy” is a phrase that resonates through this session of TED Fellows talks. These talks, by and large, come from people who’...
New visions for the world we know: Notes from an early morning of TED Fellows talks
In this morning’s first session of short, sharp talks from the TED Fellows, an impressive lineup of world-changers share their ideas for see...
A new map: Deep history and the far future at TEDGlobal Session 1
The stage is set. The lights are on. The audience of more than 600 people who have traveled from all over the world to be inspired is ready....
Language heroes: Meet the TED Translators we invited to TEDGlobal 2017
At TED, speakers aren’t the only celebrities; some of the biggest heroes sit in the audience. Case in point: Our volunteer TED Transla...
It’s kicking off: TEDGlobal 2017 setup in photos
It’s almost midnight on the night before TEDGlobal 2017 kicks off in Arusha, Tanzania, and while people are gathering for pre-conferen...