NEXT is more than just a word—it’s a challenge, an opportunity, and a question waiting to be answered. A simple four-letter word packed with infinite possibilities. It embodies progress, anticipation, and transformation, yet it can also signal uncertainty, disruption, or the unknown.
For some, NEXT is the future—breakthroughs in AI, medicine, and space exploration. It’s the next innovation in sustainability, climate solutions, or urban design. It’s the discoveries in science, art, and education that will reshape how we live, work, and connect.
For others, NEXT is deeply personal—the next chapter after adversity, the next step in growth, or a reinvention of identity. It’s about cultural shifts, societal change, and the evolving story of humanity. It sparks tough questions: What’s next for democracy? For inclusion? For ethics in the digital age?
But what stands in contrast to NEXT? Is it stagnation, resistance, or nostalgia? Sometimes, standing still is a choice. Sometimes, looking back is necessary before moving forward. NEXT dares us to reflect, reimagine, and take action.
TEDxOmaha is seeking bold, thought-provoking voices from diverse industries, disciplines, and perspectives to explore what’s NEXT—expected or unexpected.
Share your #IdeaWorthSpreading below, explain why you are the voice for it, and connect it to the theme of NEXT.
Applications close Tuesday, April 1.
If you have questions or are experiencing issues with this form, please contact Jake Buckingham at jake@tedxomaha.com