Are We Bold Enough? Join TEDAI San Francisco this October

Artificial intelligence is shaping our lives faster than almost any other technology in history. It generates breathtaking breakthroughs — and equally daunting questions. At TEDAI San Francisco 2025, taking place October 21–22, we’re bringing those questions front and center.

Are We Bold Enough?

This one question, with infinite futures, will guide our theme for 2025. Together, we’ll explore bold ideas and ask brave questions around how AI systems are reshaping the world — transforming industries, institutions, communities and culture.

For two days in October, TEDAI San Francisco will convene leading voices in AI, science, philosophy and design to spark conversations that matter.

Before the main event (October 18–19): A 48-hour Hackathon, where developers and researchers will collaborate at the frontier of what’s possible.

Day 1 (October 21): A full day of TED Talks — bold ideas from the cutting edge of AI and beyond.

Day 2 (October 22): Panels and interactive sessions — designed to engage the audience in dialogue, debate and discovery.

TEDAI San Francisco is about more than talks. Some of the most powerful moments happen offstage — in the hallways, at the after-parties and in conversations between sessions. These are the moments when sparks fly, ideas evolve and collaborations are born.

We’ll be announcing more speakers and panels soon, and we hope you’ll join us this October in San Francisco, California, where you’ll have the opportunity to think differently, connect deeply and shape the future of AI together.