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1790 speakers across all editions

Al Gore
7 editions
Nobel Peace Prize Winner | Climate Crisis Catalyst and Global Environmental Leader · University of California, Los Angeles
Bill Gates
7 editions
Microsoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation
Rokia Traore
6 editions
Malian Singer-Songwriter | Cultural Bridges Through Music
Pico Iyer
5 editions
Travel writer & author of The Art of Stillness | 15 books on travel, belonging, and finding home
Steven Pinker
5 editions
Harvard Psychologist | Rational Optimism & Human Progress
Stewart Brand
5 editions
American Writer | Pioneer of Digital Culture and Ecological Thinking
Dan Dennett
4 editions
Philosopher of mind and consciousness | Pioneer in cognitive science · cognitive scientist
Danny Hillis
4 editions
Inventor & Engineer | Scientific Innovation and Emerging Technology · Thinking Machines Corporation
Jane McGonigal
4 editions
Futurist | Game Designer & Happiness Expert · Institute for the Future
Jonathan Drori
4 editions
Author of Around the World in 80 Trees | Eden Project trustee, botanical storyteller · Independent
Juan Enriquez
4 editions
Futurist & Managing Director | Global Innovation and Emerging Technology · Excel Venture Management
Robert Full
4 editions
Biologist | Revolutionizing Robotics Through Nature's Engineering
Andrew Youn
3 editions
Founder, One Acre Fund | Alleviating Global Poverty
Arthur Benjamin
3 editions
Distinguished Mathematician & Mental Calculation Wizard | TED Speaker
Barry Schwartz
3 editions
Psychologist & Decision Expert | The Paradox of Choice in Modern Life
Blaise Agüera y Arcas
3 editions
Artificial Intelligence Pioneer | Software Engineering Visionary · Google
Brian Cox
3 editions
Professor of Particle Physics | BBC Science Presenter
Bruce Feiler
3 editions
Author and speaker | Expert on life transitions and modern family dynamics
Catherine Mohr
3 editions
Medical Robotics Innovator | Transforming Surgery through AI and Technology · Intuitive Surgical
Christopher Soghoian
3 editions
Privacy Advocate | Exposing Government Surveillance Tools
Clint Smith
3 editions
Award-Winning Poet | Exploring Racial Identity & Social Justice · The Atlantic
Dan Ariely
3 editions
Duke Professor | Behavioral Economics & Bestselling Author · Duke University
David Brooks
3 editions
NYT columnist | Author of The Road to Character and How to Know a Person · New York Times
David Pogue
3 editions
Emmy Award-Winning Tech Correspondent | Making Innovation Accessible · CBS News
Dean Ornish
3 editions
President of Preventive Medicine Research Institute | Proved lifestyle changes reverse heart disease · author
Elon Musk
3 editions
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX | Founder of Neuralink and The Boring Company
Eric Liu
3 editions
Citizen University CEO | Former Clinton speechwriter, teaching Americans how to exercise civic power
Hans Rosling
3 editions
Global Health Professor | Data Visualization Pioneer & Author of Factfulness · Gapminder Foundation
Ian Bremmer
3 editions
President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media | Leading geopolitical analyst
Jacqueline Novogratz
3 editions
Global Impact Investor | Transforming Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Solutions · Acumen
Jonathan Haidt
3 editions
NYU social psychologist | Author of The Righteous Mind, leading voice on polarization & teen mental health · New York University Stern School of Business
Lawrence Lessig
3 editions
Harvard Law professor & Creative Commons founder | Fighting for free culture and democracy reform · Harvard Law School
Louie Schwartzberg
3 editions
Filmmaker & Producer | Celebrating Life Through Breathtaking Imagery
Marc Bamuthi Joseph
3 editions
Multidisciplinary Artist | Intersections of Technology, Community & Social Change · The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Michael Sandel
3 editions
Harvard Professor | The Ethics of Emerging Technologies · Harvard University
Nancy Lublin
3 editions
Crisis text line innovator | Saving lives through data-driven mental health support
Nathan Myhrvold
3 editions
Technology Inventor | Pioneering Breakthroughs at Microsoft
Parag Khanna
3 editions
Global strategist | Expert on geopolitics and urban futures
Philip Zimbardo
3 editions
Stanford Psychologist | The Lucifer Effect & Situational Ethics · Stanford University
Ray Kurzweil
3 editions
Google Director of Engineering | Pioneering the Future of AI & Human Potential
Rives
3 editions
TED Speaker | Innovative Performance Poetry and Multimedia Storytelling · multimedia artist
Robert Gupta
3 editions
Violinist & Neuroscientist | Bridging Music, Healing & The Brain · Center for the Performing and Visual Arts of Southeastern Connecticut
Sally Kohn
3 editions
CNN commentator & author of The Opposite of Hate | Progressive who worked at Fox News
Sarah Jones
3 editions
Tony Award-winning performer | Multi-character artist, UNICEF Ambassador · Independent
Sarah Kay
3 editions
Poet & Educator | Inspiring Authentic Self-Expression · Project V.O.I.C.E.
Sir Ken Robinson
3 editions
Global Education Thought Leader | Most Viewed TED Talk Creator · educator
Skylar Tibbits
3 editions
MIT Design Researcher | Self-Assembly Lab Founder · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sonia Shah
3 editions
Science Journalist | Revealing Hidden Truths About Pandemics
Tim Berners-Lee
3 editions
World Wide Web Inventor | Pioneering the Digital Revolution · World Wide Web Consortium
Tom Wujec
3 editions
Autodesk Fellow | Business Visualization Innovator
Zeynep Tufekci
3 editions
Techno-Sociologist | The Social Impact of Algorithms & Connectivity · University of North Carolina
Adam Grant
2 editions
Organizational psychologist | Bestselling author exploring motivation, generosity, and human potential · Wharton School
Aimee Mullins
2 editions
Paralympic athlete & model | World record holder, walked for Alexander McQueen · Independent
Alain de Botton
2 editions
Philosopher & Bestselling Author | Architecture & Design Storyteller
Alison Killing
2 editions
Pulitzer Prize architect | Exposed Xinjiang camps using satellite analysis · Killing Architects
Allan Adams
2 editions
Theoretical Physicist | Pioneering Fluid Dynamics & Quantum Theory
Amanda Palmer
2 editions
Grammy-Nominated Musician | Pioneering Independent Music & Fan Engagement
Amit Sood
2 editions
Director, Google Cultural Institute | Digitizing the World's Art and Culture
Amory Lovins
2 editions
Professional Speaker
Anand Giridharadas
2 editions
Author & Cultural Critic | Emerging Technology Impacts
Andrew Bastawrous
2 editions
Eye Surgeon & Social Entrepreneur | Delivering Eye Care to the Developing World · Peek Vision
Andrew Pelling
2 editions
Scientist | Growing biological materials from unexpected sources
Andrew Solomon
2 editions
Author & Psychologist | Mental Health and Cultural Identity
Anthony D. Romero
2 editions
ACLU Executive Director | Civil Rights & Social Justice Advocate · American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Aparna Rao
2 editions
TED Senior Fellow | Interactive Installations and Emerging Technology
Atul Gawande
2 editions
Practicing surgeon | Author transforming healthcare through systematic innovation · Harvard
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
2 editions
Marine biologist and climate policy expert | Co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab
Beau Lotto
2 editions
Neuroscience Researcher | Emerging Technology & Perception · Lab of Misfits
Ben Goldacre
2 editions
Science communicator | Bad science and pharmaceutical knowledge gaps
Ben Saunders
2 editions
Arctic Explorer | TED Speaker Pushing Human Limits in Extreme Environments
Benedetta Berti
2 editions
CEO & Conflict Expert | Emerging Technology Shaping Society · Emerging Technologies for Conflict Analysis Institute
Bill Gross
2 editions
Idealab Founder | Incubating New Inventions & Businesses
Billy Collins
2 editions
Poet | Everyday observations and animal perspective through verse
Bono
2 editions
Grammy-Winning Musician and Global Activist | U2 Frontman Driving Social Change
Brian Christian
2 editions
Computer Scientist | Emerging Technology & Scientific Innovation
Brian Greene
2 editions
Theoretical Physicist | Explaining the Mysteries of the Universe · Columbia University
Bryony Cole
2 editions
Author on AI and intimacy | Founder of Future of Sex
Camille A. Brown
2 editions
Entrepreneur | CEO & Product Development
Camille Seaman
2 editions
Photographer & Activist | Capturing the Impacts of Climate Change
Carole Cadwalladr
2 editions
Pulitzer Prize Finalist | Exposing the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Carolyn Porco
2 editions
Cassini Imaging Leader | Exploring Planetary Science & Climate
Charmian Gooch
2 editions
Global Witness Co-Founder | Exposing Natural Resource Corruption
Chip Conley
2 editions
Hospitality Maverick | Bridging Generational Gaps in Modern Workplace · Airbnb
Chip Kidd
2 editions
Legendary book cover designer | Created the Jurassic Park logo, 35+ years at Knopf · Alfred A. Knopf
Chris Abani
2 editions
Nigerian Novelist | Emerging Technology & Human Experience
Chris Anderson
2 editions
TED's curator and author | Revealing the art of world-class speaking
Chris Milk
2 editions
Virtual reality artist and speaker | Creating empathy through immersive experiences
Courtney E. Martin
2 editions
Author & Journalist | Communicating Social Impact
Dan Pallotta
2 editions
Entrepreneur | Rethinking Charity & Social Impact
Daniel Gilbert
2 editions
Professor of Psychology | Happiness, Decision-Making, and the Illusion of Free Will · Harvard University
David Baker
2 editions
Futurist | Emerging Technology's Impact on Business · Singularity University
David Epstein
2 editions
Award-Winning Author | The Science of Athletic Performance
David Gallo
2 editions
Multimedia Storyteller | Pioneering Immersive Media Experiences · ManvsMachine
David Kelley
2 editions
Design Thinking Pioneer | Founder of IDEO and Stanford d.school · IDEO / Stanford d.school
Dean Kamen
2 editions
Inventor of Segway and founder of FIRST Robotics | Over 1,000 patents
Deborah Gordon
2 editions
Ant Colony Researcher | Insights on Collective Intelligence · Stanford University
Del Harvey
2 editions
Safety & Security Director | Defining Policy for Modern Social Media
Derek Sivers
2 editions
TED Speaker & Entrepreneur | Founder of $22M CD Baby Business · CD Baby (Founder, Former)
Diana Nyad
2 editions
Endurance Swimmer | Achieving the Impossible
Don Tapscott
2 editions
Blockchain Visionary | 'Wikinomics' Author & Business Transformation · Blockchain Research Institute