"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
Before You Apply
Review TED's Content Guidelines in detail
Applications received will be considered for the next upcoming event
Fall notification of selection status
Multiple idea submissions are welcome
Previous speakers must wait at least three years before resubmitting
Our Selection Process
Live Auditions
20 applicants selected for 3-minute live auditions in Breckenridge
Main Stage Selection
6-8 speakers and 2 performers invited to main stage
Speaker Coaching
Free required speaker coaching provided with one-on-one coach pairing for talk development
What NOT to Submit
Talks should avoid being:
Motivational speeches with broad themes
Personal stories without drawn ideas/lessons
Lectures or biographies
Recycled professional circuit material
Lacking a single central idea
"Great TEDx Talks center on one single Idea Worth Spreading."
Additional Requirements
All cited data/facts must be fact-checked by applicant
Credible data and references required
Ready to Share Your Idea?
Complete our speaker application form. We're looking for ideas that inspire, challenge, and elevate our community.
"The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions."
Non-Discrimination Statement
TEDxBreckenridge does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.