We’re excited to share an unimaginable alternative with you. Should you haven’t heard, Philadelphia is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with TED Democracy, a collection of occasions targeted on the way forward for democracy.
2026: Flagship Occasion
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, TED Democracy culminates with a large, daylong symposium showcasing concepts and options designed to tell and encourage.
This thought-provoking occasion options 15 brand-new, democracy-focused TED Talks delivered in Philadelphia, the birthplace of modern democracy, and can be livestreamed throughout the nation.
You’ll find out extra details about the TED Democracy initiative here.
TED Democracy Speaker Collection 1
— Photograph by S. Ramones for Go to Philadelphia
TED Democracy LIVE
We’re in search of 50-plus libraries throughout the nation to host satellite tv for pc occasions that can livestream the TED Democracy 2026 Flagship Occasion and produce these essential conversations to each state and territory within the U.S.
Libraries play an important position in supporting and strengthening democracy by selling entry to data, fostering vital considering, encouraging civic engagement and defending mental freedom.
Go to Philadelphia has partnered with American Library Affiliation (ALA) to search out libraries in each state to host TED Democracy LIVE.
These livestream occasions will improve entry to groundbreaking TED Talks to amplify neighborhood involvement, foster native engagement and encourage dialog round democracy all through the nation.
TED Democracy Speaker Collection 2
— Photograph by Go to Philadelphia
Livestream Host Standards
Libraries involved in partnering ought to be capable of manage and host an occasion for his or her neighborhood members independently. They need to personal or have entry to a venue with an present A/V system (sounds, display screen, web connection) able to livestreaming the occasion.
Go to Philadelphia will present companions with:
- a advertising toolkit with permitted language and graphics to advertise their occasion
- promotional assist to unfold the phrase in regards to the satellite tv for pc occasion at your location
- occasion decor to reinforce the spirit of the stay occasion, and
- a financial stipend for use towards food and drinks for attendees.
Livestream library companions will obtain a novel alternative to have interaction their neighborhood in significant conversations about democracy and entry to world-class content material from TED Democracy audio system.
Apply to be a livestream library accomplice by filling out the shape under.
TED Democracy Stay is supported by PEW Charitable Trusts.
