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TEDxURI brings big ideas to the world stage through the inspirational voices and performances of our community and beyond. Our presenters challenge us to think bigger than ourselves, participate in shaping the future, and do our part in protecting the planet. Our mission is to honor these ideas, and share powerful stories of imagination, innovation, and integrity that will inspire others to Think Big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At each event, TEDxURI brings people together around a theme: a common thread between speakers and a catalyst that helps shape the conversations we have that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2027, the theme is Imagine Tomorrow<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s\u00a0next?\u00a0TEDxURI\u00a0is looking for presenters who can challenge us to think about what tomorrow might bring.\u00a0While artificial intelligence is on everyone’s mind,\u00a0we’re\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0looking for talks that focus primarily on AI.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re welcome to touch on AI where\u00a0it’s\u00a0relevant to your topic, but\u00a0we’re\u00a0not accepting proposals focused\u00a0solely<\/em>\u00a0on AI (for example, talks centered only on how to control or regulate it).\u00a0AI may naturally play a role in many ideas about the future, but many people are already experiencing “AI fatigue.”\u00a0We’re\u00a0more interested in the bigger picture\u2014how our lives, our communities, and our world may evolve.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have an original perspective on the future? Have you\u00a0identified\u00a0a trend, conducted research, or developed an idea that challenges conventional thinking? Can you help us imagine possibilities that most people\u00a0haven’t\u00a0yet considered?
If so, we want to hear from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit a 3\u20135 minute video audition<\/strong> introducing your idea and explaining why it matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application submission is open Nov 1-29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is Sunday, April 11, 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Application process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TEDxURI 2027 application is open Nov 1-29, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Submit your audition<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our coaches will help presenters in developing and presenting your story in the weeks before the live performance. For more information, contact Paula McGlasson (Production Manager) at paulam@uri.edu<\/a> or Parker Frenze<\/strong> (Stage Manager) at parker.frenze@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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