TEDxAlabaster 2026 Speaker Application.February6

TEDxAlabaster 2026 Speaker Application
- Event Location: Shelby County Arts Council
- Event Date: August 1, 2026
- Event Theme: What We Know Now: Experience. Breakthrough. Insight.
Every discovery, lesson and story shapes how we see the world today. This year's theme focuses on the wisdom gained through experience, the breakthroughs changing our understanding and the insights that push us forward. TEDxAlabaster 2026 speakers will share ideas that demonstrate how knowledge transforms the way we live, work and connect with one another. This event will send a clear message "We've lived it. We've learned from it. Here is what stands true now."
TEDx talks signify concepts, innovations or stories valuable enough to be shared globally to fuel conversation, inspire action or change perspectives. These ideas are typically genuine, deeply researched or personally transformative.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a platform to promote personal, company or commercial interests. No selling, promoting politics or religion can be done during TEDx talks.

TEDx Talks FAQs (Please Review): Click Here to View
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Do you authorize TEDxAlabaster to send text messages?*

YesNo
City*
State*
Gender*

MaleFemalePrefer not to answer
Race*

WhiteAfrican American/BlackHispanic/LatinoAsianPrefer not to answerOther
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Occupation*
Share a brief bio about yourself (work experience, skills, community development, etc)*
Do you require any accessibility accommodations to fully participate in the TEDxAlabaster experience (coaching, rehearsals, or day of event)?*

No accommodations needed at this timeYes (please describe below)
If you answered "Yes", please provide accessibility accommodations needed
How did you hear about us?*
Have you ever delivered a TEDx talk?*

Yes (please describe below)No
If you answered "Yes", please provide link to TEDx talk published on TEDx YouTube channel
Do you have a speaker coach? **Please note, this is not required*

Yes (please describe below)No
If you answered "Yes", please provide speaker coach name
What is the core idea of your talk summarized in one sentence? *
What makes your idea unique, timely or a perspective not often heard?*
How does your talk fit the event’s theme “What We Know Now: Experience. Breakthrough. Insight.”?*
What impact do you believe your idea could have on the audience and beyond?*
What personal experiences, examples or narratives support your idea?*
Do you understand and agree to follow TEDx content guidelines, including avoiding pseudoscience and promotional, political, or religious agendas?*

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Which category is your talk?*

ArtBusinessDesignEducationEntertainmentGlobal IssuesHealthHumanitiesLifeScienceSocial StudiesTechnologyOther
Do you acknowledge that TEDx talks are intended to present ideas worth spreading and should not function as motivational speaking or promotional sales pitches?*

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TEDx organizers are responsible for creating a TED like experience, lead a volunteer driven team, follow TED rules and guidelines to produce a memorable event experience celebrating local voices in our community.

All talks must meet TED and TEDxAlabaster rules and guidelines. This will be clearly explained and strictly enforced.

Scheduling will be provided in advance with dates for (3) speaker assignments and (3) speaker coachings. Communication and participation is required to fulfill preparation for the main stage event.

If these expectations are not met at any time during this event, accepted speaker invitations will be rescinded. If a talk is delivered on August 1, 2026 but determined it did not meet TED or TEDxAlabaster guidelines it will not be submitted to TED for publication to TEDx YouTube channel.
Did you read the statement above and agree to these terms?*

YesNo
Video Submission: Provide a link to view a 2–3 minute video introducing yourself and your idea worth spreading. This does not need to be polished, aim for a recording to spotlight your delivery style. Applications without a valid video submission will not be considered for TEDxAlabaster 2026.*
Please verify that you are human*
Please note, multiple application submissions will not influence the speaker selection process in any way. All submissions are reviewed to determine if the content submitted fits TED/TEDxAlabaster guidelines. We appreciate your consideration for TEDxAlabaster 2026.
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