Oct. 31, 2026
Dedicated to learning how past speakers' ideas have spread, and the impact they have made
TEDxOshkosh TV is a captivating exploration of the enduring impact of ideas. We believe the power of a well-crafted idea doesn't just end with a talk on our stage; it ripples through time, inspiring change and innovation. Produced with special permission from the TED organization, TEDxOshkosh TV revisits transformative concepts, tracks their evolution, and celebrates the visionaries who shared them. Each episode follows a past speaker, revealing the journeys their ideas have undertaken.
TEDxOshkosh TV features one-on-one interviews with past speakers. Host Grace Lim, a former journalist, UW Oshkosh lecturer, and founder of Humans of Oshkosh, brings her storytelling expertise to the show. She was also a speaker in TEDxOshkosh's 2016 TEDxOshkosh inaugural year.
We thank the City of Oshkosh's Oshkosh Media for studio space and equipment, and remain extremely grateful for the efforts of our dedicated volunteer team and the speakers who continue to share their journeys.
Ever wonder about the origin story of TEDxOshkosh; what things are like behind the scenes; or what it takes to organize and put on the event? This episode -- the first of two parts -- talks about that, and much more, from an inside view of the producers/founders.
PhD biologist turned journalist Caitlin Looby's 2023 talk explored the challenges revolving around declining public trust in science and scientists.
This episode of TEDxOshkosh TV revisits the issue, discusses trends since then, and reviews how potential avenues to rebuild trust may be able to reverse the decline in trust.
Audiologist Juliëtte Sterkens' 2023 talk upscaled awareness about the need for hearing aids, their limitations, and advanced features few know about.
This episode of TEDxOshkosh TV explores the changes in the technology that have appeared since them, and the international and positive reaction to Juliëtte's talk.
Oshkosh Police Officer Scott Sopata's 2022 TEDxOshkosh talk, "Support-and-Comfort: A New Form of K9 Policing", introduced a new and innovative approach to police work, incorporating a mental health therapy dog into police work.
This episode of TEDxOshkosh TV interviews Scott (with his K9 partner Gema) and learns how that successful partnership has evolved,and spread to other police departments in Wisconsin and beyond.
In his 2021 TEDxOshkosh talk, "Humanity-Centric Innovation", veteran futurist and scientist Pete Dulcamara re-defined the meaning of the word billionaire to mean helping a billion people, not accumulating that many dollars.
This episode of TEDxOshkosh TV interviews Pete and discusses the motivations that can inspire business to take that innovative approach, and follows-up with him to learn how the concept has progressed since then.
In her 2021 TEDxOshkosh talk, "Ending the 'War on Cancer'", Erin Stevens, a cancer surgeon, shared why she feels the use of war analogies like, "finish the fight", and "don't give up, you can beat this", are actually counter-productive for the patient, and cause more harm than good.
This episode of TEDxOshkosh TV explores with Dr. Stevens how the ideas has spread, the impact it has had, and what she has learned since she delivered it in 2021.
On November 20, 2021, Gabrielle Lulloff (Dorn) literally danced onto the TEDxOshkosh stage, and shared with the audience a movement she's started called WANCE - Walking while Dancing!
Watch the episode to see how Gabrielle's idea has spread; to discover more about the impact on her since then; to discover her thoughts on courage learned from WANCE; and more. If you if you missed it in 2021, be sure to watch her complete talk as well. It's sure to have you dancing in your seat!
