TEDxAkron

We want to thank everyone who has reached out to offer kind words or share their thoughts on the cancellation of our 15th anniversary event. While a live, in-person event wasn't possible, we do plan to celebrate our TEDx Speakers online, in the weeks and months ahead.

💡But to answer a frequent question we've gotten this week: No. As of this date, we have not yet determined whether a traditional fall Speaker event will be held in 2026.

We promise one way or another, there will be a formal announcement in a few months about whether we will or won't be hosting a Speaker event this year. Stay tuned.

We can bring amazing people to the stage because of the amazing donors and partners who help fund and support TEDxAkron. And we wanted to give one more grateful shout-out to our 2025 supporters! 🥳

Support for TEDxAkron helps cover the real costs of producing high-quality, community-centered events— including venue rental, professional videography and editing, photography, speaker coaching, marketing and promotion, technical production, event coordination, required TEDx education, and post-event gatherings.

TEDxAkron events are independently organized under a working license granted by The TED Foundation. In accordance with TEDx guidelines, 100% of sponsorship funds and in-kind contributions are reinvested directly into the planning and production of TEDxAkron events. Members of the TEDxAkron team are volunteers and are not paid for their roles or leadership.

🤩 Every. Dollar. Counts. And means the world!

If you're interested in learning more about supporting our 2026 and 15th Anniversary events, visit here to learn more: https://www.tedxakron.com/payment

❤️ Lets move forward -- together.