Do you have the next big idea worth spreading?

NOTE: All applications received will be considered for our 2026 event, TBD.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
— Maya Angelou

Before applying, please take some time to review TED’s Content Guidelines in detail.

If your idea fits the curation vision for our next upcoming event, we will contact you in the Fall. If you don’t hear from us, we will hold onto your application for future events. You are welcome to submit multiple ideas.

If you have previously spoken at our event, please wait at least three years before submitting a new idea.

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Where do you live?

What other TEDx talks and/or performances have you applied for / given?

What is your Big Idea Worth Spreading? (Important note: An idea is a disruptive concept that has the potential to shift the way we see and do things.)

*(Maximum 2 sentences) To set you up to win, remember: —TEDx talks are NOT motivational speeches. Please avoid broad themes such as "be your authentic self" or "follow your passion." —TEDx talks are NOT just personal stories. If you want to apply with a personal story, you must draw an idea or lesson from that story to qualify. —TEDx talks are NOT lectures or biographies. You must have a unique idea/opinion about your subject to qualify. —Professional speakers - we only accept NEW material. Step away from the circuit speech. —Great TEDx Talks center on one single Idea Worth Spreading. Do you have a new way of approaching an old problem, a challenge to the status quo, fascinating research, or innovative technology and design? Perfect! That's what we're looking for. —TEDxBreckenridge does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. —Any data or facts cited must be fact-checked. You are responsible for providing credible data and references. —If we've been fortunate enough to already have you on our stage, please wait 3 years before re-applying.

What is your working Talk Title?

Why is this idea relevant now?

*(Maximum 2 sentences)

Why is this idea relevant to the High Rockies community? Why specifically have you chosen to apply for the Breckenridge TEDx event (vs any other TEDx event)? How will your talk engage/inspire our audience and mountain community? (A note of advice: Please don't tell us you visit here and love the mountains.)

*(Maximum 2 sentences)

Why are you the right person to give this talk? Tell us about yourself as it relates to your "Idea Worth Spreading." Is there anything about your background, heritage, etc., that is unique as it applies to your idea?

*(Maximum 2 sentences)

What is your 'WHY'? What do you personally hope to get out of giving a TEDx Talk?

*(Maximum 2 sentences)

Is there anything else we should know about you or your talk?

Will you make yourself available for all coaching sessions and events?

—20 applicants will be selected to prepare a 3-min talk overview/live audition in Breckenridge. —6-8 speakers and 2 performers will be invited to speak on our stage. —We strive to create a supportive and unforgettable experience for our speakers. So you can feel confident and prepared when delivering your talk on the TEDx stage, we provide free speaker coaching that is required for you to engage in leading up to the main event. You will be paired with a coach who will work intimately on the development of your talk with you.

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Do you have the next big idea worth spreading?

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Do you have the next big idea worth spreading?

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Want to stay in the know?

Donate

Shop

Support

Apply

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson