TEDxAtlanta & TEDxAtlanta Youth 2026

Ideas alone don't change the world. People do.

For more than a decade, TEDxAtlanta has convened curious minds, courageous thinkers, and lifelong learners to explore the ideas shaping our future.

In October 2026, we invite you to join us for two days of conversations, experiences, and talks built around a simple belief:

The future belongs to those willing to forge ahead when the path is uncertain.

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, educator, artist, scientist, student, or simply someone who loves learning, TEDxAtlanta offers a place to challenge assumptions, discover new perspectives, and connect with people who are actively shaping what's next.

This year's theme —"Bold. Brave. Unbreakable."—celebrates the resilience, imagination, and determination required to navigate a rapidly changing world.

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Choose Your TEDxAtlanta Experience

TEDxAtlanta Complete Pass: Oct 2 & 3, 2026

The best way to experience TEDxAtlanta is across both conference days. Ideas build on one another. Conversations deepen. Connections grow stronger. The Complete Pass provides the greatest value and the most immersive TEDxAtlanta experience.

Bring Your Team. Bring Your Friends. Bring Your Students.

The best ideas don't end when the event is over. Attend with colleagues to spark new conversations at work, with friends to share discoveries and perspectives. Or both.

Attend as a school or youth organization to create a shared learning experience that continues long after the final speaker leaves the stage.

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TEDxAtlanta

Friday, Oct 2: 2:00 pm to 6:15 pm & Saturday, Oct 3: 10 am to 2:30 pm

Our flagship conference brings together 500 members of Atlanta's most curious community for two days of world-class speakers, immersive experiences, thought-provoking conversations and unexpected connections.

Designed for professionals, founders, creatives, researchers, community leaders, and lifelong learners, TEDxAtlanta is more than a conference. It's an annual reset for your thinking.
Your experience includes:
* Inspiring TED-style talks from leading thinkers and changemakers
* Interactive experiences and exhibits
* Opportunities to connect with speakers and fellow attendees
* Conversations that continue long after the event ends
* Access to Atlanta's premier community of curious minds

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TEDxAtlanta Youth

Saturday, Oct 3: 12:30 pm to 5:15 pm 

Today's students will inherit tomorrow's challenges. They'll also create tomorrow's solutions.

TEDxAtlanta Youth gives a platform to youth voices. Parents, high school students, young professionals, community leaders and innovators come together for a day dedicated to curiosity, creativity, leadership, and possibility.

Youth attendees and young professionals experience ideas that expand their thinking, introduce them to new opportunities, and inspire them to become active participants in shaping the future.
Attendees will experience:
* Inspiring TED-style talks
* Interactive learning experiences
* Exposure to innovative ideas and career pathways
* Opportunities to connect with mentors and peers
* A day designed to spark curiosity and confidence

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Plan Ahead

Ticket prices increase throughout the summer and availability is limited. The earlier you reserve your seat, the greater your savings and the more options you'll have.  Join hundreds of thinkers, creators, builders, dreamers, and doers for Atlanta's premier celebration of ideas.

Invest in yourself.  Invest in curiosity. Invest in the future we create together.

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Ticket Policy: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another person by emailing hello@tedxatlanta.com no later than September 1, 2026. Transfer requests received after this date cannot be guaranteed.

Speakers and times subject to change. The Youth event content is designed for those 16 years and older. The flagship TEDxAtlanta conference is designed for attendees 18 years and older. Please contact the organizer at hello@tedxatlanta.com if you are purchasing TEDxAtlanta tickets for attendees under the age of 18. All minors attending must be accompanied by an adult.  

TEDxAtlanta is an initiative of Ideas into Action, a Georgia-registered nonprofit. No one on the team is paid. Our resourceful and creative volunteer team makes the funds collected via tickets, in-kind contributions, corporate partners and community donors s-t-r-e-t-c-h to bring you and yours educational and inspiring experiences.

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❓FAQs

1. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Content is designed for 16-years of age and older and some topics may be for mature audiences. Please use discretion if you are planning on bringing minors. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for grade school aged children. 

2. What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable but they can be transferred until September 1, 2026. 

3. I didn't receive a digital PDF ticket/I can't locate my email ticket confirmation. Help!

This is a ticketless event. Bring your government issued photo ID (Driver's License, State/municipal photo ID, College ID) to the event and show it to the registration team.  Be sure the name you used to fill out the ticketholder information when you purchased your ticket matches the name on your ID.