The future has never felt more volatile. Politically, technologically and culturally, the rules are being rewritten. At TED2026 we’re upping our level of ambition and conducting a global search to identify the most powerful speakers from every corner of planet Earth. They’ll share ideas that change everything in a program brimming with the world’s greatest innovators, dreamers, creators and doers — focused on building no less than a better future for all.
Join us in Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 13–17, for TED2026 and hear from:
- Keith Coleman, VP of product at X
- Sylvia A. Earle, Ocean scientist
- Jonathan Haidt, Social psychologist
- Maya Higa, Content creator for wildlife conservation
- Steve Huffman, Cofounder and CEO of Reddit
- Yinka Ilori, Designer of joy
- Van Jones, TV host, author, changemaker
- Azusa Murakami, Artist
- Keke Palmer, Multihyphenate entertainer
- Malala Yousafzai, Nobel laureate, education activist
- … and more than 70 additional speakers illuminating the path forward in tech, culture, climate and more
TED2026 is more than a conference; it’s the grand finale of an unforgettable chapter in Vancouver. This year, we’re pulling out all the stops. Get ready for a week of immersive experiences, powerful storytelling and a joyful send-off to the city that’s been our beautiful home for more than a decade. Over the course of a transformative week of ideas and connections, experience thought-provoking TED Talks each day and customize your schedule with hands-on workshops, discovery sessions and interactive spaces that ignite meaningful human connection. From the electric moments in our iconic theater — where a talk resonates so deeply you feel it in your bones — to the magic of spontaneous connections that become lifelong friendships, every detail has been designed to inspire, uplift and celebrate.