When is the event?
TEDxAmes 2026 takes place on November 14, 2026 at The Parlor in Ames, Iowa. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Programming begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.
November 14, 2026 · Ames, Iowa · RENEW
One Day. Built to Renew.
The first TEDxAmes schedule will become a curated day of original talks, conversation, and community momentum in Ames, built around one idea: renewal, from a single mind to a whole community.
Get TicketsSpeaker Lineup Finalized
Seven Voices. One Day of RENEW.
Swathi Adimulam, Diogenes Ayala, Jennifer Kasirsky, MD, Riana LeJeune, Jennifer Welch, Lauren Wu, John Yeager, Ed.D..
The lineup is confirmed. Individual talk times and speaking order will be shared as the program is finalized.
The 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.
Meet the Confirmed Speakers12:20 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.
Meet the Confirmed Speakers1:45 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.
Meet the Confirmed Speakers3:25 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
The Parlor
Ames, Iowa
Join us at The Parlor in Ames, Iowa on November 14, 2026. An intimate room of about 100 attendees will gather for original ideas, conversation, and renewal.
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.
Reserve Your Place at TEDxAmes
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.
Tickets are now available for November 14, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. Join us for original talks, real conversation, and a day built around RENEW.
- Original talks from a curated speaker lineup
- Conversation with a community of curious minds
- An intimate event limited to 100 attendees
View current ticket prices, availability, and booking details on the ticket page.
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. It's also just true to the theme. Renewal doesn't happen in a crowd. It happens in a room small enough to actually feel it.
How are speakers selected?
The TEDxAmes 2026 speaker lineup is finalized. Speakers were selected for originality, clarity, evidence, local relevance, and fit with RENEW. Meet the seven speakers joining us on November 14. Speaker applications are closed.
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.