TEDxNaples returns on March 16, 2027, at the Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, featuring fifteen speakers across two shows: 4–6 PM and 7–9 PM. Ticket information will be announced soon.

This year's theme, Currents, explores the forces that shape and redirect the paths we take in life: the people, moments, and ideas that pull us off course, carry us forward, or change our direction entirely. Like water finding its way around every obstacle, our speakers will share the turning points, discoveries, and hard-won insights that reveal how change really happens, often when we least expect it.

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Ideas Worth Spreading in Naples

The TEDxNaples organizers are active members of the Naples community who believed a city of this caliber deserved its own platform for sharing ideas worth spreading. That vision led them to launch TEDxNaples in 2025, backed by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Editor’s Picks

Three of TEDxNaples 2026 speakers earned the distinction of TEDx Editor’s Picks, a recognition given to a small percentage of TEDx talks each year. Tom Henske, Peter Tragos, and Dr. Jonathan Marsh’s talks were recognized for their timely and compelling topics.

Editor’s Picks

TEDxNaples is made possible by donations that allow us to bring ideas worth spreading to the Naples community. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, visit our sponsor page or contact us for more details.

What is TEDx?

x = independently organized event

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 TEDxNaples, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxNaples event, TED Talks 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. Visit ted.com/tedx for more information.

TEDxNaples

This is an independent TEDx event that is operated under the license from TED.

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