Unveiling the Future: Exploring the Kendeda Building, Southeast’s First Living Building
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech is the southeast United States’ first Living Building, earning the world’s most ambitious green building certification in 2021.This pioneering structure, made possible by a $30 million grant, showcases regenerative design principles and serves as a model for environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic development. With […]
Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
Founded in 1980, ATDC has played a pivotal role in shaping Atlanta and Georgia’s startup ecosystem and fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, for founders with technology-focused businesses. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the nation’s leading technology incubators, supporting hundreds of startups across a wide range of industries, from healthcare […]
Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Partnership), led by founding Executive Director Debra Lam, a TEDxAtlanta 2023 Atlanta conference speaker, was founded to catalyze communities and individuals into creating solutions and pursuing innovations that solve problems and maximize individual potential. A collaboration of leading private companies across Georgia and learning institutions including Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia, […]
In Memoriam: Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal, a true luminary in the field of primatology and a cherished member of the TEDxAtlanta family, passed away on March 14, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. As a world-renowned primatologist, Emory University professor, and best-selling author of more than a dozen books, Frans was a beacon of […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Emma Husk, Speaker Sherpa
Emma is an Atlanta-based creative pursuing a career in filmmaking. With her passion for visual storytelling, she aims to bring people together and effect change through art. Emma is a travel enthusiast, a comedy lover, and an extremely family-oriented individual, with her roots in a small town near Charlotte, North Carolina. What First Drew You […]
TEDxAtlanta Announces New Venue for 2024 Conference
ATLANTA — TEDxAtlanta, Georgia’s largest TED affiliate, is pleased to announce its 2024 mainstage conference will be held at Center Stage Atlanta, the iconic performing arts, music, and live entertainment venue that has been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s arts community since 1966. The conference, themed “The Future We Create,” is Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. It […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Péralte Paul, Marketing Communications Co-Lead
Péralte Paul lives in the world of words, working to tell people’s stories as a communications professional at a prestigious university following a nearly 3-decade career as a print journalist. As someone who enjoys experiencing new perspectives, meeting new people, trying new foods, Péralte enjoys traveling overseas by biking and hiking. He’s visited 25 countries, […]