Applications to speak at TEDXSLC are open now for the Saturday September 26th date in Salt Lake City. The theme is “Serendipity, Hacked” — exploring how unexpected discoveries can spark breakthroughs in technology, education, and design. Speaker applications are available online now.

Want to Speak at TEDxSaltLakeCity 2026?
Applications are now open for our 14th annual event, featuring local voices and bold ideas.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, you could be standing on the iconic red dot, sharing your idea around this year’s theme:

“Serendipity, Hacked” — exploring how unexpected discoveries can spark breakthroughs in technology, education, and design.

If you have an idea that changes everything, we want to hear it!

Apply to be a speaker — applications are open through March 31.

Speaker Application
https://www.tedxsaltlakecity.com/newsandevents/applications-open-2026om/newsandevents/applications-open-2026

Apply to speak at our September 26th event. Our speaker coaching team will help you craft and deliver the talk of your life—presented live and uploaded onto the TEDxSaltLakeCity channel to inspire audiences worldwide.

Do you have an idea that cultivates "Serendipity, Hacked"? Explores how curiosity, experimentation, and openness can turn chance encounters into ideas that change everything?

We look forward to your application!

If you really want your application to stand out from the hundreds we receive, follow the tips in this video.

TEDxSaltLakeCity is independently organized under a license from TED, bringing together our community to share ideas, experiences, and inspiration.