The lineup
Who spoke at TEDMonterey 2021?
Adam Grant Organizational psychologist | Bestselling author exploring motivation, generosity, and human potential, Wharton School- AHAdrian K. Haugabrook Educator | Advancing Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education, University of Hartford
Aicha Evans CEO of Zoox | Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, Zoox- ASAlex Smith NFL Quarterback | Resilience, Leadership & Overcoming Career-Ending Injury
- ARAlicia Chong Rodriguez Biomedical Engineer | Empowering Women in STEM, Brook
- BKBetül Kaçar Astrobiologist | Pioneering Extremophile Research, University of Arizona
Bozoma Saint John Chief Marketing Officer | Brand Builder & TV Personality, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon
- CBChris Bennett AI Researcher & Entrepreneur | Designing Inclusive Artificial Intelligence, Wonderschool
- FSFreeman H. Shen CEO, WM Motor | Electric Vehicle Visionary, WM Motor
- GSGermán Santillán TED Speaker | Storytelling for Social Good
- HHHrishikesh Hirway Creator of Song Exploder podcast and Netflix series | Bandleader of The One AM Radio, podcast creator
- IDIsha Datar Pioneering cellular agriculture | Revolutionizing sustainable meat production
Jamie C. Beard Climate Technology Innovator | Transforming Environmental Solutions, climate activist
Jamil Zaki Stanford psychologist | Expert on empathy and human connection- JKJarrett J. Krosoczka Children's Book Author | Celebrating Everyday Heroes Through Art and Storytelling
Jeff Dean Google Senior Fellow | Leads Google's AI division- JLJenna C. Lester Public Health Advocate | Racial Equity & Health Disparities, University of California, San Francisco
Jennifer Aaker Stanford Professor | Behavioral Science & Marketing Insights- JCJim Chuchu Photographer & Filmmaker | Exploring Identity & Social Change, The Nest
- JGJosh Giegel Co-Founder & CTO, Virgin Hyperloop | Future of Transportation, Virgin Hyperloop
Karoli Hindriks CEO & Founder of Jobbatical | First Estonian on the TED main stage, Jobbatical- KMKatherine Maher Digital Platform Leader | Expert on Truth, Information, and Online Communities, Wikimedia Foundation
- KWKathryn A. Whitehead Nanotechnology Professor | Next-Generation Drug Delivery, Carnegie Mellon University
Kayvon Tehranian Creative Technologist | Exploring Innovation and Technology Frontiers- KKKevin Kelly Digital Visionary | Pioneering Insights on Technology's Future, Wired Magazine (Founding Executive Editor)
- KRKim Stanley Robinson Science Fiction Author | Envisioning Future Worlds
- LTLi-Huei Tsai Alzheimer's Research Scientist | Restoring Brain Health, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT
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Liam Young Film director and architect | Described by BBC as The man Designing our Futures, architect- LILizzo Grammy-winning singer, rapper, and songwriter | Classically trained flutist, flutist
- LRLoretta J. Ross Racial Justice Strategist | Founder of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
- MGMaria Gallucci Environmental Journalist | Storytelling for Climate Action
Nabiha Saklayen Biotech Entrepreneur | Pioneering Cellular Technologies- NRNithya Ramanathan Tech Entrepreneur | Improving Global Health Through Innovation, Nexleaf Analytics
- SKStephanie Kelton Economist | Modern Monetary Theory & Economic Policy, Stony Brook University
- SJSteven Johnson Bestselling Author | Exploring Innovation and Technological Change
- TSTrebor Scholz Professor of Digital Labor | Platform Cooperativism Advocate, The New School
- UŞUğur Şahin Co-founder and CEO of BioNTech | Developed the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, immunologist
Wendy MacNaughton Graphic Journalist & Illustrator | Telling Untold Stories Through Art, graphic journalist- XWXiaowei R. Wang Design Researcher | Exploring Marginalized Narratives
From the stage
Sessions worth replaying
The sessions from this edition we found on video.
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A close-to-home solution for accessible childcare
Chris Bennett
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A future with fewer cars
Freeman H. Shen
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A smart bra for better heart health
Alicia Chong Rodriguez
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A taste of Mexico's ancient chocolate-making tradition
Germán Santillán
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AI isn't as smart as you think -- but it could be
Jeff Dean
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An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt
Alex Smith
Frequently asked
- Who spoke at TEDMonterey 2021?
- 39 speakers, including Adam Grant, Adrian K. Haugabrook, Aicha Evans, Alex Smith, and Alicia Chong Rodriguez.
- What did TEDMonterey 2021 cover?
- Topics include Biotech & Health Tech, Emerging Tech, Social Justice & Equity, Climate Action & Net Zero, Filmmaking & Directing, and Innovation.
- When and where was TEDMonterey 2021?
- Jul 21, 2021 in Monterey, United States.
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