A great idea can change the way we see the world—and TED has become the global stage for the world’s most powerful ideas. Many of our keynote speakers have delivered TED and TEDx Talks, inspiring millions of viewers around the globe with stories of innovation, resilience, creativity, leadership, and social impact.
When you book a TED Talk speaker, you bring that same energy, clarity, and inspiration to your event. These speakers are master storytellers who know how to distill complex topics into compelling narratives that move audiences to think differently and take action.
Why Book a TED Talk Speaker?
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Global Recognition – TED speakers are trusted voices whose ideas have reached audiences worldwide.
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Proven Storytelling – They excel at weaving personal stories with powerful insights that audiences remember.
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Fresh Ideas & Inspiration – From technology to leadership, wellness to innovation, they deliver cutting-edge perspectives on today’s most pressing issues.
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High-Impact Delivery – With concise, engaging, and memorable talks, they know how to capture attention and spark conversation.
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Versatile Expertise – Whether your focus is business growth, creativity, AI, emotional intelligence, or resilience, there’s a TED speaker to match your goals.
TED’s motto is “ideas worth spreading”—and our TED Talk keynote speakers embody that mission by bringing transformative ideas to your stage.
Book a TED Talk Keynote Speaker Today
Inspire your audience with a speaker who has shared their message on one of the world’s most influential stages. Contact us now to book a keynote speaker who has given a TED Talk and bring world-class inspiration to your next event.
Top TED Talks Keynote Speakers 
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Feminist, Author, Teacher
- Author of Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions and The Thing Around Your Neck
Travels From
Africa
Adam Braun
- Renowned Leadership & Innovation Speaker
- 3X Award-Winning Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestseller
- Business Insider 40 Under 40, Wired's 50 People Who Will Change the World
- Authentic, Powerful Storyteller With Actionable Lessons
Travels From
New York
Eduardo Briceño
- TED talks on growth mindset and improvement have been viewed by millions.
- Pahara-Aspen Fellow, a member of the Aspen Institute’s Global Leadership Network, and an inductee in the Happiness Hall of Fame.
Travels From
California
Susan Cain
- Bestselling Author, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
- Lecturer and Expert on Leadership and Innovation
- TED Talk has been viewed over 30 million times
- Her latest masterpiece, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, debuted #1 on the NYT Bestsellers List
Travels From
New York
Amy Cuddy
- Social Psychologist, Award-Winning Harvard Lecturer, and Bestselling Author
- "Trust is the conduit of influence; it's the medium through which ideas travel."
Travels From
California
Celeste Headlee
- Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Public Speaker, and Vocalist
Travels From
District of Columbia
Pamela Meyer
- Author of Liespotting
- Focused on Trust and Ethics
- Fraud Prevention Speaker
Travels From
District of Columbia
Mel Robbins
- The Most Trusted Expert in Personal Growth
- Creator and Host of the Award-Winning The Mel Robbins Podcast
- #1 NYT Best-Selling Author: The Let Them Theory, The Five Second Rule and The High Five Habit
- Delivers powerful keynotes rooted in cutting-edge research on mindset, behavior change, and personal growth
Travels From
Vermont
Apollo Robbins
- Known as "The Gentleman Thief"
- Among Top 20 Most-Viewed TED Talks of All Time
- Expands the Role of Misdirection and Magic Beyond Entertainment
Travels From
Nevada
Tim Urban
- Celebrated Blogger & Thinking Person’s Cartoonist
- One of the most viewed TED Talk speakers of all-time
- Captivates audiences with his unique ability to distill a diversity of complex and fascinating topics, from Artificial Superintelligence to why we procrastinate to how we could become a multi-planetary species.
Travels From
New York
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