TEDxBoulder 2026 centers on one idea: that the best thinking often starts close to home, and the most useful ideas are the ones a community believes in enough to act on. Roots & Wings is about the ideas that come from Boulder. From people who know this place, who've tested their thinking here, and who are ready to share what they've figured out. It's a curated evening and every speaker is here because their idea is solid enough to earn everyone's full attention. You'll hear talks that connect, not perform. Ideas you'll actually use. And people you'll want to know.
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Got a Question?
Have a look at our frequently asked questions below.
How Do You Pick Speakers?
Speakers who would like to submit their name to speak can do so via a form that is open most of the year. A committee reviews all of the submissions through a double blind process and the top 30 are invited for an in person interview. The 12 speakers for our big event are selected and go through building great talks with fantastic speaker coaches.
What Time Does the Event Start?
Doors are at 1pm, the show starts at 2pm, and the event is over at 6pm.
Do You Need Help?
The event has been run by a pretty small core group for a while and while we love help we often don’t need it. The biggest thing you can do to help the event is tell your friends about it! If you want to be more involved check out the volunteer page!