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 other speakers illuminating the path forward in tech, culture, climate and what’s next
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 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 to the magic of spontaneous connections that become lifelong friendships, every detail has been designed to inspire, uplift and celebrate.