TEDxAtlanta, Georgia's largest TED affiliate, has announced that tickets are now available for TEDxAtlanta 2026 and the inaugural TEDxAtlanta Youth conference, scheduled for Oct. 2–3, 2026, at Atlanta International School's Sandy Springs campus. The events center on the theme "Bold. Brave. Unbreakable." and aim to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, community builders, and storytellers exploring transformative ideas.
The 2026 season marks the debut of TEDxAtlanta Youth, one of the Southeast's newest platforms dedicated to elevating youth voices. Designed for speakers ages 16 to 23, the conference will showcase perspectives from a generation coming of age amid rapid technological advances, shifting social norms, economic uncertainty, and unprecedented opportunities for impact. "Some of the most important ideas about the future are coming from the generation that will live that future longest," said Jacqui Chew, TEDxAtlanta licensee. "TEDxAtlanta Youth creates a platform for young people to contribute their ideas, challenge assumptions, and help shape the conversations that will define the decades ahead." The youth event will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 3, immediately following the TEDxAtlanta MainStage program, allowing attendees to experience ideas from established leaders and emerging voices in a single day.
In addition to launching TEDxAtlanta Youth, the organization is significantly expanding its conference experience through the introduction of Explore Sessions. These sessions complement the TED-style talks by offering attendees opportunities to engage more deeply with ideas through conversation, creative expression, and hands-on learning. Programming formats include interactive workshops, facilitated learning experiences, a second stage featuring guided conversations, and the return of the Refresh Room designed for introverts and those seeking rejuvenation through guided reflections. Together, the talks and Explore Sessions transform TEDxAtlanta from a conference attendees watch into an experience they actively participate in.
For more than 16 years, TEDxAtlanta has convened curious minds and bold thinkers around ideas that change everything. More than 260 talks and performances have been shared, and the platform has grown into one of the Southeast's leading forums for innovation, creativity, and meaningful dialogue. Event details: TEDxAtlanta 2026 takes place Friday, Oct. 2 – Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026; TEDxAtlanta Youth on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026; location is Atlanta International School – Sandy Springs Campus. Tickets for TEDxAtlanta, TEDxAtlanta Youth, and Complete Passes for both conferences are available now. For more information, visit www.TEDxAtlanta.com.
