TEDWomen 2021

TEDWomen 2021: 22 speakers across 22 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Candace Parker, Maria Popova, and Halla Tómasdóttir.

Speaker Lineup

Aarathi KrishnanDigital Ethics Advocate | Ethical Framework Development for Humanitarian Technology

"5 ethical principles for digitizing humanitarian aid"

ai ethics governancedigital healthpurpose driven business

ai ethics governancedigital healthpurpose driven business

Anna Malaika TubbsAuthor and advocate | Champion for mothers and maternal equity

"How moms shape the world"

diversity equity inclusionrepresentation allyshipsocial impact

Also at: TED Membership

diversity equity inclusionrepresentation allyshipsocial impact

Also at: TED Membership

Candace ParkerThree-time WNBA Champion and first overall draft pick | Sports broadcaster and advocate

"How to break down barriers and not accept limits"

organizational culture

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival

organizational culture

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival

Cecilia AragonAerobatic Pilot | Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Adversity

"The creativity and community behind fanfiction"

failure resiliencegrowth mindsethigh performance habits

failure resiliencegrowth mindsethigh performance habits

Christina TosiMilk Bar Founder & CEO | Culinary Entrepreneur

"My secret to creating real magic"

creative thinkingculinary artsstartup founder journey

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival

creative thinkingculinary artsstartup founder journey

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival

Emily Pilloton-LamDesign Educator | Empowering Communities Through Design

"What if women built the world they want to see?"

design thinkingentrepreneurship

Also at: TED

design thinkingentrepreneurship

Also at: TED

Gala Marija VrbanicFounder & Executive Director | Refugee Advocate & Social Innovator

"The new reality of fashion is digital"

social enterprisesocial impactstorytelling narrative

social enterprisesocial impactstorytelling narrative

Halla TómasdóttirCEO of The B Team | Former Icelandic presidential candidate, values-based leadership pioneer

"Use your voice, vote and wallet for climate action"

ceo csuite leadershipculture design transformationesg sustainable business

Also at: TED Salon U.S. Air Force · TED

ceo csuite leadershipculture design transformationesg sustainable business

Also at: TED Salon U.S. Air Force · TED

Jimmie BriggsGender equity advocate | TED speaker on men's role in promoting equality

"3 things men can do to promote gender equity"

diversity equity inclusioninclusive leadershiprepresentation allyship

diversity equity inclusioninclusive leadershiprepresentation allyship

Kathryn KolbertCo-Founder of Athena Film Festival | Former president of People for the American Way

"The end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next for reproductive freedom"

artificial intelligencedigital transformationentrepreneurship

artificial intelligencedigital transformationentrepreneurship

Katie PatersonArtist & Geographer | Exploring the Relationship Between Art, Science & the Environment

"The mind-bending art of deep time"

climate action net zerocreativitystorytelling narrative

climate action net zerocreativitystorytelling narrative

Maja BosnicDuke University researcher | Expert on equitable public resource allocation

"How to share public money fairly"

diversity equity inclusionpolicy regulationpublic sector innovation

diversity equity inclusionpolicy regulationpublic sector innovation

Marcia BelskyComedian and musician | Uses absurd songs to explore social issues

"The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs"

creative thinkingdesign thinkingstorytelling narrative

creative thinkingdesign thinkingstorytelling narrative

Maria PopovaWriter & Thinker | Art, Science & Philosophy

"Humanity's search for cosmic truth and poetic beauty"

consciousness perceptioncreative thinkingstorytelling narrative

Also at: TED

consciousness perceptioncreative thinkingstorytelling narrative

Also at: TED

Maria Van KerkhoveWHO Technical Lead | Global Health Security & Pandemic Response

"How to end the pandemic -- and prepare for the next"

crisis leadershipglobal challengeshealthcare transformation

crisis leadershipglobal challengeshealthcare transformation

Ndidi Okonkwo NwuneliSocial Entrepreneur | Transforming Africa's Food Systems

"The future of the food ecosystem -- and the power of your plate"

entrepreneurshipnonprofit leadershipsocial enterprise

Also at: TED

entrepreneurshipnonprofit leadershipsocial enterprise

Also at: TED

Ozawa Bineshi AlbertIndigenous Leader | Climate Justice & Environmental Advocacy

"Climate action needs new frontline leadership"

climate action net zeroenvironmental justiceinclusive leadership

climate action net zeroenvironmental justiceinclusive leadership

Rha GoddessTransformational Coach | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Thrive

building personal brandentrepreneurshippurpose driven business

Also at: TED

building personal brandentrepreneurshippurpose driven business

Also at: TED

Rosanne CashGrammy-Winning Songwriter | Connecting Through Music & Performance

"The rhythm and rhyme of memory, solitude and community"

content storytelling marketingcreative thinking

content storytelling marketingcreative thinking

Shabana Basij-RasikhFounder, SOLA | Afghan Girls' Education & Empowerment

"The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on"

edtech learningsocial enterpriseentrepreneurship

Also at: TEDxWomen 2012

edtech learningsocial enterpriseentrepreneurship

Also at: TEDxWomen 2012

Temie Giwa-TubosunFounder, LifeBank | Transforming Healthcare Access in Africa

"The funding gap in start-up investing"

healthcare transformationsocial enterprisestartup founder journey

healthcare transformationsocial enterprisestartup founder journey

Zarlasht HalaimzaiAfghan Entrepreneur | Emerging Tech & Social Impact

"What it's like to be a war refugee"

civic techglobal developmentsocial enterprise

civic techglobal developmentsocial enterprise

Sessions with video

3 things men can do to promote gender equity

Jimmie Briggs

4 ways to redefine power at work to include women of color

Rha Goddess

5 ethical principles for digitizing humanitarian aid

Aarathi Krishnan

Climate action needs new frontline leadership

Ozawa Bineshi Albert

How moms shape the world

Anna Malaika Tubbs

How to break down barriers and not accept limits

Candace Parker

How to end the pandemic -- and prepare for the next

Maria Van Kerkhove

How to share public money fairly

Maja Bosnic

Humanity's search for cosmic truth and poetic beauty

Maria Popova

My secret to creating real magic

Christina Tosi

The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs

Marcia Belsky

The creativity and community behind fanfiction

Cecilia Aragon