Another 2025 talk is released! Students with disabilities face higher unemployment post-graduation than those without. See how a novel micro-entrepreneurial approach in school creates a path to a thriving, lifetime role in the workforce. Watch the talk: youtu.be/62c6B8e5zWs

Our next talk release approaches artificial intelligence. Not what it can do, but about the massive energy used to "train" each AI model - and a creative way to mitigate the resulting environmental and other impacts. Watch the talk: youtu.be/DjIUGI6D674

Today's video releases begin with a talk that explores the quiet power to change how we feel about those from other parts of the world, and how they think about us, through the humble, giving act of hosting international exchange students. Don't miss this: youtu.be/nSkiSJc50UI

Our next video release asks us to consider the experience when something offensive is said, and the whole room remains silent. Speaker Angie Freeman challenges us to build the courage to step-up in uncomfortable moments, for the good of all involved. Watch the talk: youtu.be/qamGdTGfWd8

Tough questions: If someone around you had a heart attack, would you know what to do? If YOU had a heart attack, would the people around you know what to do? Our final talk to be released today is sure to be an eye-opener. 8 and a half minutes that could save a life: youtu.be/AxmUPMH8nzM

Our next talk to be released explores fascinating life lessons from the speaker's West African Yoruba culture. Enjoy: youtu.be/BZ7AXpg2y3w

One of the hallmarks of the TEDxOshkosh experience is a chance to consider things we may take for granted. Like toilets. Yep - toilets. This talk is certain to give you a new perspective on something most of us don't consider at all. Watch the talk: youtu.be/YoaxDyYF5vQ

Next-up, we have civil engineer Danielle Block, revealing the invisible infrastructure humans have placed underground for centuries... and a little story about a famous band of mythical turtles. Don't miss it: youtu.be/ubH10ZYHPUM

Our first 2025 talk release: Abraham Smith engaged us with poetry as a metaphor for life, and wrapped his talk in two completely-impromptu poems; written that same day, including the closing piece composed and presented right on our stage. Check it out: youtu.be/BJkrGTNpigg?...

Ever wonder what it takes to edit TEDxOshkosh video? A LOT! Our pro video editor combines video from 6 cameras, sound from multiple sources, and speaker A/V. All of that takes time, but the wait is over! Video releases have begun: watch for more posts as each is released.

Don't miss it! Registration for #tedxoshkosh2025 closes in 24 hours! Register before it's too late: tedxoshkosh.com/register Why do we close registration before the event? Our caterer and food suppliers need several days advance notice of our audience count.

#tedxoshkosh2025 is in just 8 days! Registration closes in only three!! Don't miss these four speakers (plus 7 others) - it's going to be a great day. Grab your friends & register: tedxoshkosh.com/register

Here's another group of 2025 speakers and talks to inspire you. Don't miss them (and 8 others) - register by Nov. 9 to attend on Sat, Nov. 15: tedxoshkosh.com/register

Registration closes in less than a week for the Nov 15 TEDxOshkosh 2025. Don't miss these 4 speakers (and 7 more in upcoming posts) - register now: tedxoshkosh.com/register

Registration closes soon! Don't wait to secure your seats for #tedxoshkosh2025! New, different, and intriguing talks every year. See the 2025 list: tedxoshkosh.com/talks then register online at tedxoshkosh.com/register

Are you a college or high school student who would like to attend #TEDxOshkosh2025 for free, or know one who would? We have 2 seats for students who would distribute TEDxOshkosh posters around Oshkosh. The first two to respond via *email* to [email protected] will be the lucky winners!

One last speaker announcement for #TEDxOshkosh2025: Feel the wonder of discovery from astrophysicist Lia Medeiros sharing the experience of capturing the first-ever images of black holes. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#liame... Register to attend! 😀 tedxoshkosh.com/register

Wrapping-up this afternoon's quartet of #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker announcements is Mary Beth Connors and her talk about an entrepreneurial program preparing students with disabilities for workplace success. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#maryb... Join us! tedxoshkosh.com/register

Our next #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker to announce is Saanvi Uppalapati, who will talk about rarely-discussed energy costs of "training" AI, and an idea to make it have less environmental impact. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#saanv... Join us on Nov. 15! Register now: tedxoshkosh.com/register

Next up in today's #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker announcements is Connie Schneider on CPR. If you don't know CPR, this talk will likely convince you to learn, and may save a life. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#conni... Don't forget to register to attend! tedxoshkosh.com/register

It is time for a flurry of #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker announcements! First-up is Shola Adegbite sharing wisdom from the markets of West African Yoruba culture. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#shola... And, hey! Registration is open - grab your seats! tedxoshkosh.com/register

Announcing the #TEDxOshkosh2025 Theme Join us Nov. 15. Moving "Beyond the Horizon" of conventional thought, TEDxOshkosh attendees will absorb another wide array of carefully selected topics designed to inspire their thoughts. Don't miss out, register to attend: tedxoshkosh.com/register

Congratulations to TEDxOshkosh speaker Juliëtte Sterkens for her talk reaching the fantastic milestone of one million views! Watch it at youtu.be/0vf1q_HgLpw AND... watch her 1:1 follow-up interview www.tedxoshkosh.com/tv-show/#jul... to learn more about her talk's spread and impact.

Onto another #tedxoshkosh2025 speaker announcement (with more coming)! This talk calls on us to act with courage in uncomfortable moments and make inclusion a daily practice. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks#angief... And, while you're there - grab your seats! Registration is open!

It's "go time" to register for #tedxoshkosh2025. Grab your friends and reserve your spots. While you're at it, check-out the option to add-on EXTRA TED the next day. Learn more and register: tedxoshkosh.com/register

Get ready, get set... 7:45 AM tomorrow! It's almost time to register for #tedxoshkosh2025. Be sure to check-out your registration choices - including an exclusive NEW option to add-on even MORE the next day - at tedxoshkosh.com/register. And, hey! Tell friends!

On to more #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker announcements! Our next speaker shares a recipe for building international goodwill and understanding. Her talk will explore how hosting exchange students is an effective way to raise global citizens. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#krist...

Back to #TEDxOshkosh2025 talks! We rarely think about toilets — yet what if we did? While most of us use the bathroom without a second thought, for many people in the world, taking this essential piece of life for granted is not an option. Learn more at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#mikki...

We're a little behind with this answer, yet we're with you - ready for it? As of last week Monday #TEDxOshkosh online talks had been viewed: 7,522,357 times! That's what we like to call, "exporting ideas from Oshkosh!"

Check out another #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker! Are you intimidated by poetry? Fascinated by it? You'll come away with a changed perspective thanks to this talk, "Life is a Poem," creatively presented by veteran poet Abe Smith. Learn more about his talk at tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#abrah...

There are 106 #TEDxOshkosh talk videos online, for viewing anywhere in the world. Ever wondered how many times they've been viewed cumulatively? Drop your guess in the comments! We looked it up this morning, and will share the exact number at the end of the week.

Does X mark this spot of your calendar yet? If not, now’s the time to save November 15, 2025 for a fast paced day of amazing ideas & thoughtful insight.

Continuing 2025 speaker and talk announcements: Could random conversations with strangers be an opportunity to learn? This talk explores research that shows the benefits go far beyond shallow small talk. Lean more and plan to attend: www.tedxoshkosh.com/attend/speak...

It's time to start announcing #TEDxOshkosh2025 speakers and talks! We begin with Danielle Block - Exploring the Hidden, Human-Created World Beneath Our Feet. Learn more about her talk and plan to attend: tedxoshkosh.com/talks/#danie...

It's time! #TEDxOshkosh2025 speaker announcements start this week. Keep watch for a series of posts about this year's amazing group of presenters. In the meantime, mark your calendar for Sat. Nov 15, and encourage friends & family to join you!

Past Live Speakers - Where are They Now? In this TEDxOshkosh TV episode, Oshkosh Police Officer Scott Sopata talks about the evolution of a new approach to policing: incorporating mental health therapy dogs. See the episode on-demand at tedxoshkosh.com/tv-show/ #TEDxOshkosh

Save the Date for TEDxOshkosh '25 #TEDxOshkosh returns to The Grand Oshkosh on November 15, 2025. Be sure to mark your calendar now for a fast paced day of thoughtful insight. Watch this space as topics and speakers are announced in the following weeks. #TEDxOshkosh2025

Thinking about speaking at TEDxOshkosh 2025? Don't miss your chance to audition with your best 4 minutes in-person, May 5. Learn more and PRE-REGISTER (required): www.tedxoshkosh.com/about/propos...

May 5, 5:30 PM: In-Person Speaker Auditions (pre-registration REQUIRED): Are you a Wisconsin resident with an idea that may fit the famed red circle? Consider giving us your best 4 minutes in-person, at our annual audition. Learn more and PRE-REGISTER: www.tedxoshkosh.com/about/propos...

Grab your calendar, and pencil-in TEDxOshkosh 2025, on November 15, 2025!

Finishing-up our day was a talk from University of Wisconsin biomedical engineer Pallavi Tiwari, filled with hope for better cancer diagnosis and therapy with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysZR...

Our next presenter, Masha Pavlova, explored how autism can be under-diagnosed in girls, often not being discovered until adulthood - www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOI0...

Next-up, Natraj Shanker inspired our imagination about how to make things, with a high-tech way to bring manufacturing closer to where the products are made - www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWBr...

Our next presenter, Shermin Kruse, described what might seem like a paradoxical combination: Stoic Empathy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhws...

Opening our afternoon - and our minds - Seon Yoon Chung, the dean of the Nursing School at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, described fresh innovation in medical education by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) simulation - www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_l3...

Our final speaker of the morning, amidst a time of political divisiveness, brought us a unifying perspective on how politics *could* be - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPLJ...

Our next speaker, Shaheda Govani, shared with us the value of embracing our own discomfort and imperfection - www.youtube.com/watch?v=g48P...

Next we moved on to a beautiful vocal jazz performance of original works by singer Erin Boehme, accompanied by Michael Kubicki on the piano - www.youtube.com/watch?v=os3e...

Third to the stage was wildlife biologist Gabriela Fleury, with a thought-provoking approach to conservation: Interspecies Diplomacy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxOe...

Next, we have Courtney Dvorak, who addressed the real impact of workplace trauma www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE_Q...