When is the event?
TEDxAmes 2026 takes place on November 6, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Programming begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.
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One Day. One First Stage.
The first TEDxAmes schedule will become a curated day of original talks, conversation, and community momentum in Ames.
Support the EventThe Day's Journey
A full day built for presence, not passive consumption.
11:00 AM
Welcome & Opening
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A grounding welcome, TEDx framing, and introduction to the first TEDxAmes gathering - why this room matters and how the day will move.
11:20 AM
Session One: Local Signal
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Talks on research, creativity, identity, and the ideas already moving through Ames.
Speaker(s) to be added post-announcement
12:20 PM
Reflection Break
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A structured attendee pause for notes, connection prompts, and informal conversation before the next set of ideas.
12:45 PM
Session Two: Community Momentum
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Talks on civic trust, shared responsibility, and the relationships that help a city think bigger.
Speaker(s) to be added post-announcement
1:45 PM
Community Conversation
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A facilitated small-group conversation tied to the morning talks, giving attendees space to reflect, respond, and connect.
2:20 PM
Session Three: Ideas in Motion
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Talks on technology, work, imagination, and the choices shaping what comes next for central Iowa.
Speaker(s) to be added post-announcement
3:25 PM
Closing Reflection
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An organizer close, audience takeaway moment, and invitation to carry the ideas forward beyond the room.
4:00 PM
Program Ends
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TEDxAmes 2026 closes at 4:00 PM. Attendees leave with new ideas, new connections, and a clearer sense of what Ames can build next.
The Venue
Ames, Iowa
Venue to be announced, Ames, Iowa
The venue is being finalized in Ames. The goal is simple: a focused, welcoming room where original ideas can land with clarity and care.
Venue details will be announced as planning is finalized.
Getting There - By Car
Parking details will be shared with registered attendees in your confirmation email.
Getting There - Public Transit
Ames Metro route information will be included in your attendee guide closer to the event.
Help Make the Table Possible
TEDxAmes 2026 is capped at 100 attendees. This is intentional. We want a room where every person matters, every conversation has room to breathe, and every idea lands the way it's meant to.
Sponsorship and partnership support makes the first event possible: stage production, speaker preparation, attendee experience, accessibility, recording, and community outreach.
- Visibility with a focused Ames audience
- Alignment with the global TEDx mission
- Support for speaker coaching and event production
- Recorded talks that continue spreading after the event
Ticketing details will be announced closer to the event. For now, sponsorship and partner conversations are open.
Common Questions
Why only 100 attendees?
Our license and our philosophy align on this: small is powerful. A room of 100 engaged people produces better conversations, more meaningful connections, and a better experience for both attendees and speakers than a room of 1,000 passive observers.
How are speakers selected?
The curation team is shaping a first speaker slate around original, evidence-informed ideas with local roots and broader relevance. Selected speakers will be coached from concept through delivery.
Will the talks be available online?
Yes. Every talk will be professionally recorded, edited, and uploaded to YouTube after the event - free to watch, share, and spread. That's the mission.
Are there student or group discounts?
We offer a limited number of discounted tickets for students with valid ID. Contact us at team@tedxames.com to inquire about student pricing and group rates.
Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable. Please contact our team at least 48 hours before the event to update attendee details.