TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED talk phenomenon, will return in 2026 with an exciting showcase featuring a diverse group of local speakers exploring the theme of Shaping the Future. The TEDxSavannah speaker application and ticket link are currently live at tedxsavannah.com.

The highly anticipated 15^th Annual TEDxSavannah event will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, located at 11935 Abercorn St. in Savannah, Ga. Doors will open at 8 a.m.

“Our theme for 2026 focuses on the allure of the future and the power we each have to affect change in the world around us,” said TEDxSavannah organizing committee member Mickie McNamara. “At TEDxSavannah, we believe ideas change everything. We warmly invite members of the Savannah community to join us for our 15^th annual TEDxSavannah event on May 15th.”

The 2026 TEDxSavannah event will feature thought-provoking talks by area residents and compelling live performances. Each TEDxSavannah speaker will present an interesting talk influenced by the theme and of interest to the Savannah community. Live talks will be filmed and posted on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel, which has more than 40 million subscribers, following the event.

APPLY TO BE A TEDxSAVANNAH 2026 SPEAKER

TEDxSavannah 2026 speakers are invited to apply before the deadline on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Interested speakers can visit tedxsavannah.com to review the speaker guidelines and to submit an online application.

All speakers must submit an application and be available for rehearsals and coaching sessions. In their application, prospective speakers will need to communicate how the theme will drive the content of their TEDxSavannah talk. Speakers cannot promote businesses or endorse products on the TEDxSavannah stage.

TICKETS, SPONSORSHIPS AND MORE

Early-bird tickets for TEDxSavannah 2026 are currently on sale for $60, which include seating, onsite parking, lunch, snacks, coffee and admission to the speaker meet-and-greet immediately following the main TEDxSavannah event. Beginning on March 1, 2026, general admission tickets will increase to $70 per person.

Special discounts are available for educators, students, nonprofits, active-duty military and first responders. A limited number of VIP/Friends of TEDxSavannah tickets are also available for $125, which include priority seating, priority lunch access, lunch, parking, backstage access and a special VIP badge.

Tickets and additional information are currently available at tedxsavannah.com.

Groups of more than eight attendees can receive a 10% discount on the price of their tickets by contacting [email protected].

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for TEDxSavannah 2026. Local businesses interested in sponsoring TEDxSavannah are encouraged to visit tedxsavannah.com or to contact [email protected].

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