TEDxSavannah – an independently organized event dedicated to the belief that ideas change everything – is thrilled to announce the line-up of 13 talented, local speakers for TEDxSavannah 2025, which will take place on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, located at 11935 Abercorn St. Doors will open at 8 a.m.
The TEDxSavannah theme for 2025 is Curiosity Unleashed. Speakers will address the theme from a range of perspectives in talks designed to resonate with the greater Savannah community.
“We’re delighted to announce this group of dynamic local thought leaders for the 14th annual TEDxSavannah event,” said TEDxSavannah organizing committee member and speaker coach Karla Jennings, who delivered a TEDxSavannah talk in 2018. “This year’s speakers will cover a wide range of topics with talks that will challenge and inspire the audience. We invite everyone to attend TEDxSavannah and to be part of conversations that can affect change in our community.”
2025 TEDxSavannah speakers include:
- Cyd Ahlberg – Poet and Multimedia Storyteller
- Kate Blair – Foster Care Changemaker
- Jill Cardenas – Passionate Peacebuilder
- Amanda Fanelli – Global Citizenship Advocate
- Brynn Grant – Economic Development Innovator
- Devika Kulkarni – Branding Influencer
- Jacilyn Ledford – Frequency Facilitator
- Dr. Tilicia Mayo-Gamble – Public Health Leader
- Destiny Mojica-Taylor – Marketing Strategist
- Erik Reagan – Leadership Coach
- Chelsea Sawyer – Emergency Expert
- Laura Solomon – Sustainability Trailblazer
- Rufus Stephens – Uplifter
Full bios for the TEDxSavannah speakers, along with photos, are available at tedxsavannah.com.
TEDxSavannah 2025 will feature inspiring talks and live performances, with each speaker sharing ideas designed to resonate with the Savannah community and spark deep discussion. Live talks will be filmed and later shared on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel, reaching a global audience of over 40 million subscribers. Individuals interested in attending this unique, fully immersive, community-based event are encouraged to purchase their tickets early.
General admission tickets are currently on sale for $60, which include seating, onsite parking, lunch, snacks, coffee and admission to the speaker meet-and-greet event on-site immediately following TEDxSavannah 2025. Discounted tickets are available for educators, students, first responders, active-duty military and nonprofits for $50. VIP tickets are also available for $100, which include priority seating.
Groups of more than six attendees can receive a 10% discount on the price of their tickets by contacting Clinton Edminster at [email protected]
To purchase tickets or to learn more about TEDxSavannah, please visit tedxsavannah.com or follow TEDxSavannah on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
