March, 2027
Welcome to TEDxKalamazoo 2027
Kalamazoo is a city defined by big ideas and a profound passion for creativity. TEDxKalamazoo 2027 celebrates this spirit by uplifting powerful insights from our local community and beyond, fostering a vision of innovation and connection across Michigan.
Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to resiliency, art, music, and "ideas worth spreading".
2026 Speakers
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Dr. Emily Jacobs
THE INVISIBLE LOAD: THE TRUTH ABOUT WORKING MOTHERHOOD
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Susan Rosas
THE ROLE OF NON-PROFITS WITHIN A GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ITS PEOPLE
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Rebekah Kik
THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY VOICES
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Jana Curtis
WHEN A CHILD IS LABELED “BROKEN”
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Laird Walker
WHY BASKETBALL HEALS WHAT TALK THERAPY CAN’T
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Russ Kavalhuna
JUDGEMENT, EMPATHY, COURAGE: THE NEW OUTCOMES OF COLLEGE
IN-KIND PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNER
EPIC CENTER PARTNERS
CREATIVE PARTNERS
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 TEDxKalamazoo, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxKalamazoo event, TEDTalks 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.