TEDxAmes runs on people who believe that showing up matters. Whether you volunteer, partner, or apply to speak - you are part of what makes this possible.
Be the backbone of the event. Volunteers are the reason every speaker takes the stage smoothly, every attendee feels welcomed, and every idea lands the way it should.
We need people for registration and guest experience, stage and technical support, speaker coordination, social media and live coverage, and logistics and venue setup. Time commitment varies by role. Event-day availability on November 14 is required.
Apply to Volunteerarrow_forwardTEDxAmes offers six tiers of partnership - from community-level investment to presenting sponsorship. Every tier provides meaningful visibility, mission alignment with the global TED brand, and a direct connection to one of Ames's most curated rooms of leaders and thinkers.
Partnerships range from $250 (Community Friend) to $10,000 (Presenting Partner). In-kind options are available.
View Partnership Tiersarrow_forwardSpeaker applications are open for TEDxAmes 2026. If you have an original idea worth spreading - work, research, lived experience, or a perspective this community needs to hear - we want to hear from you.
A great TEDx speaker isn't necessarily the most famous person in the room. They're the person with the clearest original idea and the courage to develop it with care.
Start Applicationarrow_forwardWhether you're inquiring about attending, media coverage, partnerships, or accessibility needs - our team is here.
Email: team@tedxames.com
Event Location: Ames, Iowa, Ames, Iowa
TEDxAmes 2026 takes place on November 14, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Programming runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Speaker applications are open now. The curation team reviews applications for originality, clarity, evidence, local relevance, and fit with the RENEW theme. Selected speakers will be coached from concept through delivery.
Ticket details will be announced closer to the event. Sponsor and partner conversations are open now.
Ticket policies will be published when ticketing opens.
Visit our Partners page or reach out directly to team@tedxames.com. Our partnerships team will walk you through available tiers and what's the right fit for your organization.
Yes. Every talk is professionally recorded and uploaded to YouTube after the event - free, for anyone to watch. Ideas are meant to spread.