TEDxAtlanta, Georgia's largest TED affiliate, announced today that tickets are now available for the 2026 conference and the inaugural TEDxAtlanta Youth event, scheduled for Oct. 2–3, 2026, at Atlanta International School's Sandy Springs campus. The 2026 edition, themed "Bold. Brave. Unbreakable.," will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, community builders, and storytellers to explore ideas that change everything.
This year marks the debut of TEDxAtlanta Youth, one of the Southeast's newest platforms dedicated to elevating youth voices. Designed for speakers ages 16 to 23, the event aims to showcase perspectives of a generation coming of age amid rapid technological advances, shifting social norms, economic uncertainty, and unprecedented opportunities for impact. "Some of the most important ideas about the future are coming from the generation that will live that future longest," said Jacqui Chew, TEDxAtlanta licensee. "TEDxAtlanta Youth creates a platform for young people to contribute their ideas, challenge assumptions, and help shape the conversations that will define the decades ahead."
TEDxAtlanta Youth will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 3, immediately following the TEDxAtlanta MainStage program, allowing attendees to experience ideas from established leaders and emerging voices in a single day.
In addition to the youth track, the organization is significantly expanding the conference experience through the introduction of Explore Sessions. These sessions complement the TED-style talks by giving attendees opportunities to engage more deeply with ideas through conversation, creative expression, and hands-on learning. Programming formats include interactive workshops and facilitated learning experiences, a second stage featuring guided conversations, and the return of the popular Refresh Room designed for introverts and those seeking rejuvenation through guided reflections.
The combination of TED-style talks and Explore Sessions transforms TEDxAtlanta from a conference attendees watch into an experience they actively participate in. For more than 16 years, TEDxAtlanta has convened curious minds and bold thinkers around ideas that change everything. More than 260 talks and performances have been shared, and the platform has grown into one of the Southeast's leading forums for innovation, creativity, and meaningful dialogue.
Event details: TEDxAtlanta 2026 runs Friday, Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Atlanta International School Sandy Springs campus. TEDxAtlanta Youth takes place Saturday, Oct. 3. Tickets for each conference, as well as Complete Passes covering both, are available now at www.TEDxAtlanta.com.
