The lineup
Who spoke at TEDWomen 2021?
- AKAarathi Krishnan Digital Ethics Advocate | Ethical Framework Development for Humanitarian Technology
- ATAnna Malaika Tubbs Author and advocate | Champion for mothers and maternal equity
Candace Parker Three-time WNBA Champion and first overall draft pick | Sports broadcaster and advocate, activist- CACecilia Aragon Aerobatic Pilot | Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Adversity, University of Washington
Christina Tosi Milk Bar Founder & CEO | Culinary Entrepreneur, Milk Bar- EPEmily Pilloton-Lam Design Educator | Empowering Communities Through Design, Project H Design
- GVGala Marija Vrbanic Founder & Executive Director | Refugee Advocate & Social Innovator, SOLIDARNA
- HTHalla Tómasdóttir CEO of The B Team | Former Icelandic presidential candidate, values-based leadership pioneer, The B Team
- JBJimmie Briggs Gender equity advocate | TED speaker on men's role in promoting equality
- KKKathryn Kolbert Co-Founder of Athena Film Festival | Former president of People for the American Way
- KPKatie Paterson Artist & Geographer | Exploring the Relationship Between Art, Science & the Environment
- MBMaja Bosnic Duke University researcher | Expert on equitable public resource allocation, Duke University
- MBMarcia Belsky Comedian and musician | Uses absurd songs to explore social issues
Maria Popova Writer & Thinker | Art, Science & Philosophy- MKMaria Van Kerkhove WHO Technical Lead | Global Health Security & Pandemic Response, World Health Organization
- NNNdidi Okonkwo Nwuneli Social Entrepreneur | Transforming Africa's Food Systems, LEAP Africa
- OAOzawa Bineshi Albert Indigenous Leader | Climate Justice & Environmental Advocacy, Climate Justice Alliance
- RGRha Goddess Transformational Coach | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Thrive, Move the Crowd
Rosanne Cash Grammy-Winning Songwriter | Connecting Through Music & Performance
- SBShabana Basij-Rasikh Founder, SOLA | Afghan Girls' Education & Empowerment, SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan)
- TGTemie Giwa-Tubosun Founder, LifeBank | Transforming Healthcare Access in Africa, LifeBank
- ZHZarlasht Halaimzai Afghan Entrepreneur | Emerging Tech & Social Impact, Sahar
From the stage
Sessions worth replaying
The sessions from this edition we found on video.
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4 ways to redefine power at work to include women of color
Rha Goddess
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5 ethical principles for digitizing humanitarian aid
Aarathi Krishnan
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Climate action needs new frontline leadership
Ozawa Bineshi Albert
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How moms shape the world
Anna Malaika Tubbs
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How to break down barriers and not accept limits
Candace Parker
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How to end the pandemic -- and prepare for the next
Maria Van Kerkhove
Frequently asked
- Who spoke at TEDWomen 2021?
- 22 speakers, including Aarathi Krishnan, Anna Malaika Tubbs, Candace Parker, Cecilia Aragon, and Christina Tosi.
- What did TEDWomen 2021 cover?
- Topics include Social Justice & Equity, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Human Rights & Justice, Social Enterprise, and AI Ethics & Governance.
- When and where was TEDWomen 2021?
- Dec 1, 2021 in Palm Springs, United States.
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