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Who's speaking at TEDxPurdueU 2026?
The full announced lineup for TEDxPurdueU 2026. Names without a full profile are open to claim.
Adam Rosendahl Social entrepreneur, business leader
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Akhila Kosaraju AI drug developerAlex Rosenthal Puzzle wizard
Alison Criscitiello Ice core scientistBruce Feiler Bestselling author, TV host
- CAChris Anderson Chairman, TED, TED
Chris Duffy Comedian, podcast host
Elizabeth Dunn Happiness researcher, Duke University
Florian Koenigsberger Technologist, photographer
Francesca Hogi Dating educator
Germán Santillán Ugarte Cultural chocolatier
Gus Worland Mental fitness advocate- GWGuy Winch Psychologist, author
Helen Walters Head of media & curation, TED, TED
Ikey Ajavon Digital curator, TED, TED
Jiaying Zhao Sustainable behavioral scientist.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Jill Bolte Taylor Neuroanatomist, author, Indiana University
Katherine Templar Lewis Interdisciplinary scientist, science communicator
Kelly Stoetzel Curator, connector, creative producer
Lee Gettler Biological anthropologist- MHMandë Holford Venom scientist, City University of New York
Melanie Frances Games and experience designer
Michael Feigelson Father, executive, storyteller
Molly Graham Company and community builder- MLMonica Lewinsky Podcast host, activist
Monique Ruff-Bell Chief program & strategy officer, TED, TED
Nathan Harrison Games and complex systems designer
Robyn Landau Designer, researcher, science communicator.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Scott Loarie Scientist, technologist
Simone Giertz Inventor, YouTuber, YouTube / Personal Brand
Susana Carmona Cañabate Mother, neuroscientist
Teresa Ryan Indigeneity-ecologist advocate
Vicky Worland Connector, educator- GWGil Winch PsychologistIs this you? Claim →
- MJM Jackson Glaciologist, science communicatorIs this you? Claim →
We have 36 announced speakers for TEDxPurdueU 2026. Missing someone, or is this your event?
Frequently asked
- Who's speaking at TEDxPurdueU 2026?
- 36 announced speakers, including Adam Rosendahl, Aithan Shapira, Akhila Kosaraju, Alex Rosenthal, and Alison Criscitiello.
- What does TEDxPurdueU 2026 cover?
- Topics include Biotech & Health Tech, Cognitive Neuroscience, Design Thinking, Gaming & Esports, Mental Health & Trauma, and Public Speaking & Presentation.
- When and where is TEDxPurdueU 2026?
- 2026 in West Lafayette, United States.
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