The Nation Theatre holds 500 people, but we are planning for an audience around half that size. The first 250 guests to check in will receive a free swag bag!
YES! There will be a variety of interactive booths to help the audience engage with the ideas presented in the talks. Discovery Depot will be open during Intermission, between sessions 1 and 2.
YES! TEDxAustinCollege is free and open to the public - and we do hope to see the community here in force!
Tickets are FREE; but registration is required. Registration is open through Wednesday, September 27.
TEDxAustinCollege 2023 Schedule
8:30 a.m. Doors open! Check in and Discovery Depot
9:00 a.m. Session 1 Begins - 3 speakers
10:20 a.m. Intermission & Discovery Depot
11:00 a.m. Session 2 Begins - 3 speakers
12:15 p.m. Meet the speakers! Mix and Mingle
12:45 p.m. Conference Ends
TEDxAustinCollege (x = independently organized event) is an annual event organized by students. It features speeches from Austin College alumni, faculty, staff, students, and local community. See more information.
This year’s event will be hosted on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be held in the Nations Theatre inside Ida Green Communications Center!
YES! If you represent a student group that would like to be involved in TEDxAustinCollege at Discovery Depot, please email tedx@austincollege.edu and let us know!
Yes! Austin College students are encouraged to volunteer. We will need assistance with set up, contactless check-in, theatre ushers, and help enforcing the safety guidelines. Email us at tedx@austincollege.edu for more information!
We would love to have your support in underwriting the costs of the conference. If you'd like to talk to someone about how you can sponsor, you can email us at tedx@austincollege.edu. If you've already made a pledge to sponsor and want to complete your gift online, you can do so via our Give Campus link.
TEDxAustinCollege main stage is accessible for people with mobility conditions. The event also includes an ASL interpreter. If you have other accessibility needs that are not covered, please reach out to TEDx@austincollege.edu and let us know!
If you have additional questions, please contact us at TEDx@austincollege.edu.