Grab an insider’s view of one of the ways TEDxOshkosh speakers are selected

The community is invited to hear a sampling of prospective speakers in for an upcoming TEDx event in Northeast Wisconsin during public auditions Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Oshkosh

TEDxOshkosh Pitch Night is open to prospective speakers who wish to apply to speak at the fall event. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Limited slots are available for people interested in becoming a speaker, at which presenters will have four minutes to pitch their Idea Worth Spreading. The curation team will review these along with other candidates, which have in past years topped 300 people per year.

“Pitch Night will give potential speakers and performers the chance to make their case for a spot at the main TEDxOshkosh conference in November,” said Craig Burnett, TEDxOshkosh co-organizer. “The highlight of the event is seeing people engage with each other, sharing their own stories and being inspired to further their ideas and their dreams.” 

This FREE community event gives people an opportunity to hear some of the Idea Hopefuls for TEDxOshkosh 2024.

Important Notes for Speaker Candidates

1. All candidates must read through the details of what TEDxOshkosh is looking for in talk topics, and expectations for speakers
2. Pre-registration is required: complete the online registration form

TEDxOshkosh 2024 Pitch Night | April 30, 2024
The Waters, 1393 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Admission is free - cash bar available

TEDxOshkosh will return to the historic stage at The Grand Oshkosh on Nov. 16

TEDxOshkosh is a full-day conference highlighting live speakers and a small number of select TED videos. The day is designed to build community and conversation during breaks allowing audience members to engage with speakers and other attendees, and during a catered lunch.

TEDxOshkosh will present between 12 and 5 speakers who will share ideas that spark global conversations. Local and international experts including scientists, artists, educators, technology innovators, musicians, social scientists, leading medical practitioners and pioneer manufacturing visionaries have all graced the stage in prior years of TEDxOshkosh. 

“We emphasize the expertise in our own community, which we acknowledge was built by indigenous people, immigrants, refugees, and transplants of all backgrounds and from all over the world. This vibrancy fuels the vision for TEDxOshkosh — a world strengthened by shared curiosity” said Craig Burnett, TEDxOshkosh co-organizer.

Speaker selection for 2024 is underway. For more information about speakers and selected speakers, visit the website. A live, in-person audition will be held in April. 

A nonprofit, TEDxOshkosh is locally organized and produced by a core group of volunteers. The event is open to the public. Registration will open in September. To receive your reminder, updates and registration information, join the mailing list. 

TEDxOshkosh | Nov. 16, 2024
The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.