Event Series · ideas
TEDxBend is an ideas-focused event held in Bend, United States, that has run across multiple editions including 2015, 2016, 2017, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The speaker lineup reflects diverse topic areas spanning personal development, environmental science, and career guidance. Notable speakers have included goal coach Alicia Malone, environmental scientist Molly Winter who focuses on climate solutions and sustainable innovation, wildfire ecologist Paul Hessburg addressing resilient forests and sustainable communities, and career development expert Emilie Wapnick who challenges conventional thinking about career paths. The event platform brings together speakers working across inspiration, environmental sustainability, forest ecology, and professional development.