Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, opening minds with inspiring ideas.

x= independently organized TED event

What is TEDx? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxJacksonville, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxJacksonville event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

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The Edge is Where Certainty Ends & Curiosity Begins.

We live in a moment when the questions come faster than the answers: What’s next? What can I trust? Where do I fit in a world transforming so fast? We’re on the edge—navigating the place where uncertainty and innovation collide.

TEDxJacksonville: On the Edge is an invitation to explore our most pressing questions with curiosity and urgency. We’ll lean into disruption, resilience, and reinvention and ask: How do we move forward without tipping the systems that sustain us?

In one day of focused talks and immersive activations, you’ll gain stories, frameworks, and tools to turn uncertainty into momentum—and ideas into real-world impact.

TEDxJacksonville | 01/17/26 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

On the Edge is more than a conference. It’s an encounter with ideas, culture, food, and conversation that reflect the spirit of our city. The edge is both a precipice and a launchpad. Together we’ll listen, question, and leap.

Buy Tickets | Early Bird Pricing at $99* (General) / $49* (Student)

*Plus Fees

Speakers

SUSANNA BARTON

Mindful Aging Strategist

JOSH GELLERS, PhD

Political Scientist & AI Czar

RON GRISWELL & CJ GOULDING

Peer‑Powered Healing Pioneers

ANDREW HILGER

Future-of-Work Navigator

DR. JEFFREY LEVENSON

Eye Surgeon & Visionary

SVETLANA MAKAROVA

Human-First AI Builder

BONNIE NIXON, PhD

Environmental Evangelist & Human Rights Advocate

ISAIAH OLIVER

Community Leader, Trust Weaver, Belonging Builder

CHRISTA SYLLA

Dancethropologist

TRAVIS WILLIAMS

Withintrificaction Champion

DR. JADE WU

Sleep Whisperer

Experience Highlights

  • A full day of live talks by scientists, strategists, artists, and community builders
  • Multiple artistic performances
  • Interactive engagements that help you think differently
  • Snacks, lunch, and the AfterGlow party, woven into the experience
  • A community of curiosity—people ready to stand on the edge and lean forward, together

Secure your Early-Bird tickets today!

Presenting Sponsor – University of North Florida

“On the Edge [TEDxJacksonville] brings urgent questions to a campus built for thoughtful answers. From responsible AI and shared stewardship to human dignity and community revitalization, UNF is honored to host a forum for constructive, civil discourse where diverse perspectives are heard, respected, and turned into action.”
– Dr. Richmond Wynn, Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships, University of North Florida

“With UNF’s support, we’re able to turn big ideas into shared progress that moves our community forward.”
– Jeanmarie Grimsley, TEDxJacksonville Co-organizer and Executive Producer

Lazzara Performance Hall – University of North Florida

We’re excited to be holding our conference again in the Lazzara Performance Hall on the campus of the University of North Florida. The Lazzara is located in the Fine Arts Center (Building 45), 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224. Parking is available in the Fine Arts Center Garage (Garage 44) adjacent to the theater building.

1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224

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