TED WOMEN 2023
Two Steps Forward
As the quest for true equity remains elusive — TEDWomen is a joyful space for all leaders at the top of their field across industries, genders, generations, geographies and disciplines.
OCT 11
Discovery Sessions
Uncover new skills, create connections or express your creativity through an array of in-depth workshops. This is your opportunity to dive deeper into an area of interest or explore a new challenge. *Start times may vary.
Options include: Women of Atlanta bike tour • Walk through Civil Rights history • World of welding • Equity and the chocolate factory • The robo-shop • Black girl magic: A mural tour • Tai chi meditation • A time for wine • Graffiti, shall we? • Fashion behind the scenes • Two steps together • TED Explores: A New Climate Vision • Clear-eyed leadership • Turn your passion into policy • Reimagining philanthropy • Designing an inclusive future beyond Earth • VOICES • Climate Wayfinding • Finding resilience as a working parent
OCT 12
Discovery Sessions
Choose your own adventure from an array of in-depth workshops, bucket list activities and innovative offerings. Try something new or dive into a topic you already love. *Start times may vary.
Options include: Sustainability in action bike tour • A walk in the woods • The Center for Civil and Human Rights • Hip hop spin class • Pickleball party! • The flower hour • Biomimicry in the botanical garden • Fashion behind the scenes • A more perfect justice system • Generation unknown • TED Explores: A New Climate Vision • The inner journey to more conscious investing • Upholding Indigenous entrepreneurs • VOICES • When women lead, action follows • The science of resilience • Exploring digital intimacy
TED Talks We Loved
My Mission to Change the Narrative of Mental Health | Glenn Close
With her legendary starring roles in film and television, Glenn Close has made an indelible imprint on Hollywood. Now she wants to help transform society’s negative perceptions of mental illness.
Fireflies: wonders of nature | Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh
Entomologist and conservationist Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh explores and documents the amazing diversity of fireflies.
Wild, Intricate Sculptures — Made Out of My Hair | Laetitia Ky
Laetitia Ky’s mesmerizing artistic creations use hair as a medium to address issues of race, sexism and social justice.
Rosita Najmi helps companies drive equitable social, environmental and economic development.
Reed’s Healing Journey | Lindsay Morris & Reed J. Williams
Lindsay Morris is a freelance photographer and photo editor who captures the fascinating stories and personal histories of everyday humans. Reed J. Williams is a writer, student and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Ava DuVernay is a writer, producer, director and founder of ARRAY, a Peabody Award-winning arts collective centering work by women and people of color.
