TEDxDetroit Announces its 2024 Speaker Lineup

For the 16th consecutive year, TEDxDetroit returns on Wednesday, September 18, at the Wayne State Field House, promising to be a gathering of some of Michigan’s most innovative minds. This year’s event is poised to be bigger than ever, featuring groundbreaking ideas and a stellar lineup of speakers set to shape the future across various fields.& TEDxDetroit draws thousands from across the region for a single day dedicated to storytelling, innovation, and human connection. Attendees experience thought-provoking, concise talks designed to ignite fresh thinking and foster collaborations. “Michigan is a hub for creativity and innovation with more engineers, more artists, and more entrepreneurs dreaming up the future,” Charlie Wollborg, curator of TEDxDetroit, said in a statement. “This whole day is designed to spark all of us to put our ideas into action.” Past TEDxDetroit events have spotlighted everything from flying cars and medical advancements to groundbreaking technology and performances from local artists, poets, and community figures. This unique blend of speakers and talent creates an atmosphere that’s hard to find anywhere else. “TEDxDetroit has celebrated the hallmarks of forward progress: ideation, innovation, and inspiration for 15 years,” said Terry Bean, TEDxDetroit Executive Producer. “After every event, I think ‘there’s no...