TEDNext 2025 in Atlanta, now in its second year, celebrated those asking big questions about life, work and the world. Across three days of TED Talks, discovery sessions, meet-ups and more, attendees from 31 countries and every walk of life explored what’s next, how to lead and what really matters. Below, enjoy a photo roundup from TEDNext 2025.
TEDNext 25 Photo Team: Leandro Badalotti, Ryan Lash, Erin Lubin, Callie Shields, Lynsey Weatherspoon and Elizabeth Zeeuw
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The welcome reception at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
TED Translators welcome dinner at TEDNext, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
Newcomers orientation at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
Pedaling through Atlanta’s progress at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Elizabeth Zeeuw / TED)
Dine-around at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
The Next Stage at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
The Next Stage at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
Service puppies at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
Closing party at TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TED Translators at TEDNext, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Photo: (Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Erin Lubin / TED)
TEDNext 2025, November 9-11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Ryan Lash / TED)
Watch TEDNext 2025 on TED Live, check out more photos from the event and learn more about attending a future TED conference.