Meet the Moment
Friday, March 15, 2024
A speaker’s journey to the legendary TEDx stage begins long before they arrive at the historic Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Speakers undergo a rigorous application and selection process, including multiple rounds of review with a diverse group of leaders from across North Carolina. In 2023, more than 250 people applied but only 9 will be selected for the main event in 2024. There are a few criteria for selection, eg. must be within a 4 hour drive of Asheville (to attend meetings, rehearsals, etc.), your idea must fit the theme, and you should be open to feedback. Once selected, speakers work with a dedicated speaker coach to craft and rehearse their talk.
2024 was an exceptional year for TEDxAsheville. Our largest event, with the most attendees, sponsors, and volunteers….thank you to everyone who contributed! And a special thanks to our 9 brave speakers who went through a life-changing evolution to get to the final red rug. We’re so proud of you!
Best regards,
Barrie, Lead Coordinator, TEDxAsheville
The speakers.
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Aditi Sethi, MD
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Andy Bobowski
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Spenser Simrill
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Sally Coxe
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Michael Rosenberg
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Melissa Red Hoffman, MD
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Jennifer Hough
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Madam Nselaa Ward
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David LaMotte