Apply to speak

A TEDx talk is not a keynote, a pitch, or a personal memoir. It is one idea worth spreading, given by the person closest to it. Tell us yours.

We favor regional voices. TEDxToledo exists to amplify ideas rooted in our community. Speakers with ties to Toledo and Northwest Ohio are prioritized. You are welcome to apply from anywhere, but local and regional connections carry weight.

About you

First name

Last name

Phone

City & state

Organization

Role / title

Your connection to the region

Ties to Toledo / Northwest Ohio

Your idea worth spreading

The heart of the application. Think one clear, original idea, not a product, a company, or a life story.

Talk title (working title is fine)

Category

Your idea, in 200 words or less

What's the one thing you want the audience to walk away understanding? What makes it original, and what should people do with it?

Why this idea, and why now?

Why are you the person to give this talk?

Credibility & experience

Website or social media

A link where we can learn more about you. Personal site, LinkedIn, Instagram, or similar.

Video of you speaking (optional)

Demographic information

We ask everyone to answer so we can hold ourselves accountable to a diverse, representative lineup that reflects our community. It never affects whether your talk is selected, and it is kept separate from how talks are chosen. Choose "Prefer not to say" for anything you would rather keep private.

Pronouns (optional)

Gender identity

Race / ethnicity

Age range

Before you submit

I understand TEDxToledo talks run 18 minutes or less, that selected speakers commit to a coaching and rehearsal process, and that the stage is for ideas, not sales pitches for a product, business, or brand.