The first TEDx in Watkins Glen, NY.
A racing pioneer, a farmer, a neurodiversity advocate, an Emmy-level TV producer, and a dozen more, all on one stage in the Finger Lakes for a single day. These are the kinds of ideas that usually get shared in a city hundreds of miles away. This time they're happening here, and you can be in the room for it. Spark questions, disrupt thoughts, elevate voices, ignite your next move.
Speakers
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Sammy L. Davis
High Ranking Law Enforcement Official/ Author/ Inspirational Speaker
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Zoe Learner Ponterio
Manager, Cornell University Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility
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Gene Baur
President and Co-Founder, Farm Sanctuary | Bestselling Author | TEDx Speaker | Animal Protection and Food System Advocate | Described by TIME as “the conscience of the food movement”
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Rachel Degutz Berns
6-Time Competitor and 4-Time Finalist on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior | Educator | Motivational Speaker
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Fern Chan
International Bestselling Author | TEDx Speaker | Communication Coach | CEO, Fern Chan Ventures LLC
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Lyn St. James
Motorsports Pioneer | Seven-Time Indy 500 Starter | First Woman Named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year | Two-Time 24 Hours of Daytona Class Winner | Author, Speaker, and Advocate for Women in Motorsports
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Tina Mt. Pleasant
Director of Travel Trade Sales, Destination Niagara USA | Certified Travel Industry Specialist | Tuscarora Beadwork Artist
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Michael Herceg
Business Advisor, Regional Economic Development and Energy Corporation (REDEC) of the Southern Tier Central Region| Adjunct Professor, Binghamton University | TEDx Speaker
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Sean Douglas
U.S. Air Force Retiree | 3x TEDx Speaker | 2x Bestselling Author | Award-Winning Resilience and Leadership Strategist
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Matt Bennett
Founder and President, Silent Crow Arts | Executive Producer, Director and Showrunner for more Than 200 Network-Commissioned Television Projects including Deadliest Catch and Barnwood Builders
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Tamiko McGurk
Farm Owner | Lifelong Farmer and Agricultural Business Owner
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Alex Hoag
Owner, The Fireside Festival | Two-Time Oswego Speedway Small Block Supermodified Champion | Real Estate Investor
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Neil Tarallo
Senior Lecturer of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business | Entrepreneur | Executive Advisor | Amazon Bestselling Author of The Purposeful Leader
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Sierra Grandy
Nationally Recognized Neurodiversity Educator | Disability Rights Advocate | Attorney | Founder, Questify Your Life LLC
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Josiah Brown
The New York Sherpa™ | Tourism Strategist & Destination Advocate | President & CEO, Famous Destination Marketing
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Tim David
International Award-Winning Mentalist | TEDx Speaker | Author of Magic Words, a Blinkist Top 10 Psychology Book of the Year
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Jeff Wozer
Keynote Speaker on Digital Wellness | Clean Comedian | Writer
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, 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 TEDxWatkinsGlen, where x = independently organized TED event.
At our TEDxWatkinsGlen event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. Speakers never pay to join a TEDx event.
Consideration, speaker coaching and event participation along with attendance are all provided free of charge.
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.