Speaker Application

Thank you for your interest in speaking with TEDxBuckheadAve, TEDxBuckheadAveWomen, and TEDxBuckheadAveStudio.

Please review all information carefully before applying.

TEDxBuckheadAve is an independently organized TEDx program operated under license from TED Conferences, LLC. All programs are curated by a volunteer leadership team in alignment with official TEDx guidelines.

Event Themes

Each TEDxBuckheadAve program is curated around a defined theme. Themes guide curation but do not restrict ideas.

Please review the themes below before continuing.

TEDxBuckheadAve

September 19, 2026 | MODEx Studio

Theme: What Gets Built From Here

Legacy. Impact. What lasts.

TEDxBuckheadAveWomen

October 3, 2026 | MODEx Studio

Theme: Audacity, Required.

The vision. The build. The proof.

TEDxBuckheadAveStudio

Year-Round | MODEx Studio

Editorial Themes:

Intelligence
Work & Leadership
The Built World
Culture
Money & Risk
Health & Wellness

Before You Apply

Please read carefully:

All speaker applications must be completed by the speaker (PR teams, agencies,
and managers may not submit on a speaker’s behalf)
Speakers are selected through a formal, volunteer-led curation process
This is not a paid speaking opportunity
TEDx is idea-focused, not promotional, motivational, or personal-branding-driven

Program Selection

Which TEDx program(s) are you applying for?

TEDxBuckheadAve (Live Event — September 19, 2026)

TEDxBuckheadAveWomen (Live Event — October 3, 2026)

TEDxBuckheadAveStudio (Year-Round Standalone Talks)

(Select all that apply)

Applicants may select one or multiple options. Final placement is determined by the volunteer leadership team.

Speaker Information

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

City *

State *

Current Employer or Organization *

Your Idea

Working title of your idea *

In 1–2 sentences, what is the core idea you want to share? *

Why does this idea matter now? *

What evidence, experience, or research supports this idea? *

Video Submission

Video Submission Link *

Video requirements:

Video must be created specifically for this application
3–5 minutes recommended
You speaking directly to camera
Not a recording of a previous keynote, panel, podcast, or TED/TEDx talk

Applications submitted without a video will not be reviewed and will be considered incomplete.

If needed, videos may also be emailed to:
TEDxBuckheadAve@gmail.com
(Include your full name and the program(s) you are applying for.)

Speaker Eligibility & Guidelines

Please confirm the following: *

I understand this talk must be idea-based, not promotional or motivational

I understand TEDx talks must follow TEDx content guidelines

I confirm this talk is my original work

I understand failure to meet TEDx guidelines may result in removal from the program

I understand TEDxBuckheadAve cannot guarantee acceptance or publication

Prior TED / TEDx Experience

Have you previously delivered a TED or TEDx Talk? *

Yes

please explain *

TEDxBuckheadAve prioritizes first-time TEDx speakers. Prior TED or TEDx experience is a significant consideration in the review process.

Availability & Commitment

Live-event speakers must commit to required training, rehearsals, and deadlines. *

I understand training is group-based only

I understand there is no individual speaker coaching

I understand required dates will be shared upon selection

If I cannot meet required dates, I will opt out at that time

Missing required sessions may result in removal from the event

Corporate & Employer Approval

If you are employed in a corporate environment: *

I have obtained manager and/or legal approval to speak

I have not yet obtained approval and understand I may be asked to provide it

Speakers are responsible for ensuring participation does not violate employer policies.

Additional Information

Why are you interested in speaking with TEDxBuckheadAve? *

Anything else you’d like us to know? *

Final Acknowledgment

I understand this is a curated, volunteer-led TEDx program

I understand submission does not guarantee selection or publication

I agree to follow all TEDxBuckheadAve processes and deadlines