The lineup
Who spoke at TED 2025?
- AGAdam Grant Organizational psychologist | Bestselling author exploring motivation, generosity, and human potential, Wharton School
Craig Mod Writer and designer | Exploring technology, creativity, and mindful movement
David Epstein Award-Winning Author | The Science of Athletic Performance
Ethan Kross Psychology Professor | Emotion Regulation & Self-Talk, University of Michigan
Ian Bremmer President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media | Leading geopolitical analyst, Eurasia Group
Jon Batiste Musician and Composer | Originality and Creative Process
Pico Iyer Travel writer & author of The Art of Stillness | 15 books on travel, belonging, and finding home
Sam Altman Chief executive officer of OpenAI | Leading figure of the AI boom, OpenAI
Victor Riparbelli Co-Founder & CEO | Synthesia, Synthesia
From the stage
Sessions worth replaying
The sessions from this edition we found on video.

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Do You Talk to Yourself? Here’s How to Harness Your Inner Voice
Ethan Kross

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How one simple activity can unlock your creativity | Craig Mod | How to Be a Better Human | TED
Craig Mod

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Rewriting your story with Allison Sweet Grant | ReThinking
Adam Grant
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Silence, the universal medicine
Pico Iyer
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Silence, the universal medicine
Pico Iyer

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The Biggest Global Risks for 2025 | TED Explains the World
Ian Bremmer
Frequently asked
- Who spoke at TED 2025?
- 9 speakers, including Adam Grant, Craig Mod, David Epstein, Ethan Kross, and Ian Bremmer.
- What did TED 2025 cover?
- Topics include AI Strategy & Implementation, CEO & C-Suite Leadership, Cognitive Neuroscience, Conflict & Security, Creative Thinking, and Elite Sport.
- When and where was TED 2025?
- Apr 7-11, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.
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