The TED Staff
TED Curator | Groundbreaking Ideas & Global Perspectives
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The TED Talks team curates some of the world's most innovative and impactful speakers. As the driving force behind the renowned TED and TEDx programs, they identify visionaries from diverse backgrounds who share breakthrough ideas and galvanize audiences.
The TED curation process is rigorous, surfacing speakers who embody the organization's commitment to 'ideas worth spreading. ' Their keynotes provide a window into emerging trends, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire audiences to see the world through new lenses.
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Speakers who have appeared at the same events
Aaron Horowitz
Co-Founder & CEO, Sproutel | Designing Therapeutic Robots for Children
1 shared event · TED
Aaron Maniam
Government Advisor | Navigating the Future of Work
1 shared event · TED
Aaswath Raman
Renewable Energy Researcher | Pioneering Space-Based Cooling Technologies
1 shared event · TED
Abe Davis
Video Technology Researcher | Revealing Hidden Properties Through Advanced Imaging
1 shared event · TED
Abha Dawesar
Fiction Author | Navigating the Digital Age
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Disney
Workers' Rights Advocate | Champion of Workplace Dignity and Fair Labor Practices
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Marsh
Researcher | Exploring the Psychology Behind Human Altruism
1 shared event · TED

Abigail Washburn
Musician | Bridging Folk and Global Sounds
1 shared event · TED
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