TEDxSavannah to feature 12 local leaders, live music
TEDxSavannah said the speakers will be exploring the theme of Curiosity Unleashed through a range of perspectives in talks designed to resonate with the greater Savannah community, address local issues and spark deep discussion.
The event will also feature live entertainment by local musicians.
'We're incredibly honored to present a dynamic group of local thought leaders at our 14th annual TEDxSavannah event,' said TEDxSavannah organizing committee member and speaker coach Karla Jennings. 'We invite everyone to attend TEDxSavannah on May 16 and to be part of important conversations that have the power to affect positive change in our community.'
TEDxSavannah 2025 will display their commitment to sustainability and will feature a number of initiatives designed to reduce waste and minimize the event's carbon footprint, organizers said.
Sustainability highlights are set to include food waste composting by Code of Return, a local composting company and a public tree planting at a future date with Savannah Tree Foundation.
Fruitful Futures, a local nonprofit, will provide native trees for the TEDxSavannah stage and lobby.
There will be recycling opportunities, plastic-free lanyards and compostable, plant-based cups for attendees.
'We think it's important to deepen our commitment to sustainability at TEDxSavannah this year and are honored to join forces with a wide range of local community partners for our upcoming event,' said Kelley Boyd, a TEDxSavannah board member leading sustainability initiatives for the 2025 event. 'We want to continue to identify creative ways to make TEDxSavannah as sustainable as possible and to model best practices, year after year.'
2025 TEDxSavannah speakers include:
Cyd Ahlberg – Poet and Multimedia Storyteller
Jill Cardenas – Passionate Peacebuilder
Amanda Fanelli – Global Citizenship Advocate
Brynn Grant – Economic Development Innovator
Devika Kulkarni – Branding Influencer
Jacilyn Ledford – Frequency Facilitator
Dr. Tilicia Mayo-Gamble, Public Health Leader
Destiny Mojica-Taylor – Marketing Strategist
Erik Reagan – Executive Coach
Chelsea Sawyer – Emergency Expert
Laura Solomon – Sustainability Trailblazer
Rufus Stephens – Uplifter
General admission tickets are on sale for $60, which include seating, onsite parking, lunch, snacks, coffee and admission to the speaker meet-and-greet event on-site immediately following TEDxSavannah 2025. Discounted tickets are available for educators, students, first responders, active-duty military and nonprofits for $50.
VIP tickets are also available for $100, which include priority seating.
TEDxSavannah will take place on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus, located at 11935 Abercorn St. Doors will open at 8 a.m.
Groups of more than six attendees can receive a 10% discount on the price of their tickets by contacting Clinton Edminster at tedxsav@gmail.com
To purchase tickets or to learn more about TEDxSavannah, click or tap here.
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