The First TEDx in Watkins Glen, NY.
A racing pioneer, a farmer, a neurodiversity advocate, an Emmy-level TV producer, and a dozen more, all on one stage in the Finger Lakes for a single day. These are the kinds of ideas that usually get shared in a city hundreds of miles away. This time they're happening here, and you can be in the room for it. Spark questions, disrupt thoughts, elevate voices, ignite your next move.
SPARK
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Lyn St. James
Accelerate with a Force for Change
Motorsports Pioneer | Seven-Time Indy 500 Starter | First Woman Named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year | Two-Time 24 Hours of Daytona Class Winner | Author, Speaker, and Advocate for Women in Motorsports
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Tim David
The Future Belongs to the Most Human
International Award-Winning Mentalist | TEDx Speaker | Author of Magic Words, a Blinkist Top 10 Psychology Book of the Year
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Alex Hoag
Relentless Optimism
Owner, The Fireside Festival | Two-Time Oswego Speedway Small Block Supermodified Champion | Real Estate Investor
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Sierra Grandy
The Missing Voice in the Diversity Conversation
Nationally Recognized Neurodiversity Educator | Disability Rights Advocate | Attorney | Founder, Questify Your Life LLC
DISRUPT
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Neil Tarallo
The Language Between Us
Senior Lecturer, Cornell University | President, Effectual Initiatives LLC
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Sammy L. Davis
Standing in the Gap
High Ranking Law Enforcement Official | Author | Inspirational Speaker
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Rachel Degutz Berns
Why We Need Fear
6-Time Competitor and 4-Time Finalist on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior | Educator | Motivational Speaker
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Tamiko McGurk
When Farmland Disappears, Who Gets Pushed Out?
Farm Owner | Lifelong Farmer and Agricultural Business Owner
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Jeff Wozer
What Dogs Can Teach Us About Digital Distraction
Keynote Speaker on Digital Wellness | Clean Comedian | Writer
ELEVATE
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Tina Mt. Pleasant
The Power and Perseverance of a Mother
Director of Travel Trade Sales, Destination Niagara USA | Certified Travel Industry Specialist | Tuscarora Beadwork Artist
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Gene Baur
We Can Make a Difference Every Day
President and Co-Founder, Farm Sanctuary | Bestselling Author | TEDx Speaker | Animal Protection and Food System Advocate | Described by TIME as “the conscience of the food movement”
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Michael Herceg
Business Advice from a Turtle
Business Advisor, Regional Economic Development and Energy Corporation (REDEC) of the Southern Tier Central Region| Adjunct Professor, Binghamton University | TEDx Speaker
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Sean Douglas
The Power of Waypoints
U.S. Air Force Retiree | 3x TEDx Speaker | 2x Bestselling Author | Award-Winning Resilience and Leadership Strategist
IGNITE
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Zoe Learner Ponterio
The Inherent Artistry of Space Exploration
Manager, Cornell University Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility
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Josiah Brown
Tourism Isn't the Icing Anymore, It’s the Cake!
The New York Sherpa™ | Tourism Strategist & Destination Advocate | President & CEO, Famous Destination Marketing
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Fern Chan
The Safest Bet You're Afraid to Make
International Bestselling Author | TEDx Speaker | Communication Coach | CEO, Fern Chan Ventures LLC
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Matt Bennett
Finding Art In Everything
Founder and President, Silent Crow Arts | Executive Producer, Director and Showrunner for more Than 200 Network-Commissioned Television Projects including Deadliest Catch and Barnwood Builders
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TED has created a program called TEDx.
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxWatkinsGlen, where x = independently organized TED event.
At our TEDxWatkinsGlen event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. Speakers never pay to join a TEDx event.
Consideration, speaker coaching and event participation along with attendance are all provided free of charge.
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.