At TEDxProvidence, we celebrate the power of people to inspire, challenge, and transform. From cutting-edge technology to bold visions of human potential, we bring together a community of curious minds to explore what lies boldly beyond today.
Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come. It is guarded by the force of inevitability and is delivered to an eagerly awaiting populace of heralds, who will fan it into a flame that will spread from one community to the next.
John Tarantino’s 2023 talk on Redemption became the #1 TEDx Talk in the world, reaching over 23 million views and counting. Join us as John takes the stage again in 2025! Experience the magic that makes TEDxProvidence a platform for ideas that resonate the world over.
Connect with Changemakers! TEDxProvidence is more than just a series of talks—it’s a hub for meaningful connections. Meet thought leaders, industry pioneers, and like-minded individuals who share a passion for shaping the future. Join us and turn conversations into collaborations.
Hundreds of idea seekers discover ideas worth sharing at TEDx Providence.
at TEDx Providence a single voice can ripple and echo around the world.
TEDx Providence: Where one powerful idea was viewed over 23 million times around the world.
Where communities are found and formed.
Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.
TEDx Providence, the home of intellectual entanglements.
Are you ready to inspire, challenge, and share bold ideas that push the boundaries of possibility? TEDx Providence 2025 invites passionate visionaries, storytellers, and changemakers to apply as speakers for our theme, Boldly Beyond. This is your chance to captivate an audience with transformative ideas and perspectives that redefine the future.
Whether you’re an innovator, artist, educator, entrepreneur, thought leader, experienced or first time speaker, we welcome voices from all backgrounds to help spark the conversations that matter most. If you have a story, idea, or discovery that aligns with Boldly Beyond, we encourage you to submit your application today by completing the form below.
Together, let’s explore the unknown and inspire Rhode Island and Providence to dream bigger and more boldly than ever before.
Know Someone with Bold Ideas? Help us find visionary voices for TEDxProvidence 2025! Whether it’s an innovator, a storyteller, or a trailblazer, we’re looking for speakers who can inspire audiences to go boldly beyond. Your nomination could bring their ideas to our stage and to the world. Share this link with them today!
At TEDxProvidence, we celebrate the power of people and their ideas which inspire, challenge, and transform. Powerful ideas that range from the simple to the sublime. Bold visions of human potential, we bring together a community of curious minds to explore what lies boldly beyond today.
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TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. TEDx events are organized by curious individuals who seek to discover ideas and spark conversations in their own community. TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED. Our event is called TEDxProvidence, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxProvidence event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
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TEDxProvidence is part of the TEDx program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
TEDxProvidence 2025 is lead by:
Claude Arnell Milhouse (Executive Director)
Michael Spremulli (Assistant Coordinator)
Johnlenny Tejada (Assistant Coordinator)
TEDx Providence and the Providence Speaking Society is volunteer run and organized. They are supported by sponsorships, in kind contributions, and from TEDxProvidence event ticket sales. The current board members of the Providence Speaking Society are:
Arnell Milhouse, Michael Spremulli, Johnlenny Tejada
If you’d like more information on the Providence Speaking Society or TEDxProvidence, please contact us at: Arnell@tedxprovidence.com
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