TEDxSavannah 2026: Shaping the Future

TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED talk phenomenon, will return on Friday, May 15, 2026, showcasing a diverse group of local speakers exploring the theme of "Shaping the Future." The highly anticipated 15th annual TEDxSavannah event will take place at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Ga, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m. Tickets are currently on sale at tedxsavannah.com, with early bird pricing available until March 1, 2026.

The 2026 TEDxSavannah event will feature thought-provoking talks by area residents and compelling live performances. Each TEDxSavannah speaker will present an interesting talk influenced by the theme and of interest to the Savannah community. Live talks will be filmed and posted on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel, which has more than 40 million subscribers, following the event.

Early bird tickets are on sale for $60, which include seating, onsite parking, lunch, snacks, coffee, and admission to the speaker meet-and-greet immediately following the main TEDxSavannah event. Beginning on March 1, 2026, general admission tickets will increase to $70 per person.

Special discounts are available for educators, students, nonprofits, active-duty military, and first responders. A limited number of VIP/Friends of TEDxSavannah tickets are also available for $125, which include priority seating, priority lunch access, lunch, parking, backstage access, and a special VIP badge.

Tickets are currently available at tedxsavannah.com. Groups of more than eight attendees can receive a 10% discount on the price of their tickets by contacting [email protected].

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for TEDxSavannah 2026. Local businesses interested in sponsoring TEDxSavannah are encouraged to visit tedxsavannah.com or to contact [email protected].