Thank you to everyone who applied to speak at TEDxCharleston 2026 — your ideas and passion inspire us.

Speaker applications are now closed, and we’re hard at work curating an incredible lineup. Stay tuned… our 2026 speakers will be announced in the new year!

TEDxCharleston is committed to representing the Charleston community with authenticity and is inclusive of all speakers and attendees. The impact that the ideas emanating from the TEDxCharleston stage has made in our community is a result of the diversity of our speakers and their ideas, and we provide equal opportunity and consideration for all applicants as long as they follow the application criteria. Our selection process places a priority on speakers from the great Charleston area, those who have connection to the region ro can speak to a topic that has a direct relevance to the Lowcountry

Our 2026 event will be held at the end of April. TEDxCharleston draws nearly 1,000 in person participants each year, plus an extensive on-line following, and is a part of the renowned ‘TED Talks’ which provides Charleston residents with an exclusive platform to share ideas worth spreading.