TEDxNormal

10/14/2026

🎤 Want to be part of something amazing? This is your sign! 🔴

Have you been thinking about stepping onto the TEDx stage and sharing an idea worth spreading? 💡

The application window for TEDxNormal 2027 is closing on October 31st! ⏰

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, wondering if you’re ready, or waiting for the perfect time to take that leap… THIS IS YOUR TIME!

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need an idea you believe in and the courage to take that first step. ❤️

✨ Your story matters.
✨ Your ideas deserve to be heard.
✨ Your voice could inspire someone in ways you never imagined.

So, why not YOU? Why not NOW?

🔴 Claim your spot. Apply today. Your TEDx journey could start here!

📅 Deadline: October 31, 2026
🔗 Apply now for TEDxNormal 2027 at www.tedxnormal.net!!

10/07/2026

Is it really ______?

That's the question at the heart of TEDxNormal 2027 — and we're looking for the voices to fill in the blank.

If you've got an idea worth spreading — something that challenges what people assume is true — we want to hear from you. No polished résumé required. Just a bold idea and the passion to share it from the red dot.

Applications are open now. Tap the link to apply, or tag someone whose idea deserves the stage.

www.tedxnormal.net/application

09/30/2026

Do you have an idea that could change everything? 💡

We aren’t looking for the loudest voice in the room. We’re looking for the right idea—the one that makes us pause, think, and see the world a little differently.

TEDxNormal is officially accepting speaker applications for 2027! 🎙️

Whether it’s a quiet innovation, a radical new perspective, or a brilliant solution to a problem we didn’t even know we had, we want to hear your Big Idea.

You don’t need to be a professional public speaker. You just need passion, authenticity, and a concept worth spreading right here in Bloomington-Normal—and beyond.

Ready to step onto the red dot? 🔴

Submit application and pitch us your Big Idea today.

https://tedxnormal.net/application

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09/23/2026

Unmute yourself — your big idea belongs on the main stage. 🎙️🚀

Have a fresh perspective on technology, education, or the arts? Or maybe a profound life lesson that defies convention? It's time to organize your thoughts and prepare your own TEDx Talk. We're calling all innovators, creators, and thinkers to get involved with TEDxNormal.

💬 If you had 10 minutes on stage, what would YOU talk about?

👉 Get started here: https://www.tedxnormal.com/

09/16/2026

Is “give a TEDx Talk” on your bucket list? ✅🎤 Let's check it off.

Stop dreaming, start speaking. TEDxNormal is your local stage to share your unique perspective, inspire others, and spark meaningful conversations right here in Central Illinois. You don't have to be a celebrity to have an idea worth spreading — you just need passion and a voice.

💬 Drop a 🎤 in the comments if a TEDx Talk is on YOUR bucket list.

👉 Join the conversation & apply: https://www.tedxnormal.com/

09/09/2026

Step out of your comfort zone and onto the red dot. 🔴✨

Ever watched a brilliant presentation and thought, “I could do that”? Now's your chance. TEDxNormal is actively looking for future speakers and community volunteers who want to make a real impact. Let's bring brilliant minds together in our hometown to challenge the status quo.

💬 Tag someone whose story deserves the spotlight.

👉 Follow for speaker applications & updates: https://www.tedxnormal.com/

09/02/2026

Some conversations are long overdue.

Menopause is something millions of women experience, yet many still struggle to find the support, understanding, and care they need.

That’s why Esther Blum’s TEDx talk, “Why Women in Menopause Need Better Care,” is such an important one.

Esther brings her personal experiences, knowledge, and passion to the stage to shed light on a topic that deserves far more attention. Her message is honest, powerful, and an invitation to rethink how we support women during this stage of life.

If you haven’t watched her talk yet, this is your sign. 🎥

Take a few minutes to listen to Esther’s powerful message—and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for ...