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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 13/10/2026

STUDENTS & TEACHERS: We have a deep discount for you! Thanks to generous donors, we've been able to offer both a student & educator discount. Both the student and educator rates have all the benefits of full-price general-admission seating! Learn more at TEDxOshkosh .com and book your seats!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 09/10/2026

Great opportunity for college students, but open to anyone: Would you like a no-charge seat at TEDxOshkosh? All you need to do is distribute posters around Oshkosh. First 2 to respond to info@TEDxOshkosh.com get the nod!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 03/10/2026

It's time! Don't miss out on #TEDxOshkosh year 10 on Oct. 31. 🎟️Register to attend at our TEDxOshkosh website or tap the link in our bio. And, hey! Don't worry: we'll be done in plenty of time for trick-or-treat!! 🎃

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 24/09/2026

Today, we wrap-up #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS! Last, but far from least is engineer Ranjana Mehta, discussing her research into how the human brain is impacted by working alongside emerging technology like AI. See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com. While you're there - register to attend!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 22/09/2026

Just 2 #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS left, starting with Mark Shepard, who brings us an awareness of the ecological impact of industrial farming, and a creative, ecologically-beneficial alternative. See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com. And hey: it's time - register to attend while you're there!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 21/09/2026

Today's final #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT highlights engineer Sanjay Wahal, with a talk that proposes if we can see a price or - in the case of food - a nutrition label on things we buy, that we should also see the carbon impact of that purchase as well. See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com.

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 21/09/2026

Just a few more #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS left to go. Today's batch starts with Caitlin Hoops, who has a message for adults: playing with what we think of as a child's toy can spark joy! See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com. Don't miss out - register for your seats while you're there!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 15/09/2026

The next #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT is for Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, PhD (yes, really). Her talk asks an important question: would we be different if people didn't judge us? See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com. And hey! Grab your registration! #tedxoshkosh2026 #SpeakerAnnouncement

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 15/09/2026

#TEDxOshkosh is honored to be August Haven's Mission Partner of the Month, and as a part of that our producers Michael Rust & Craig Burnett will be interviewed on-air at 91.1 The Avenue's remote on 9/17. Tune in during the 5pm hour, or join us live starting at 4pm at the August Haven Appleton store!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 15/09/2026

It's time for more #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS! Today we start with the Green Bay Packer's PhD sport psychologist Chris Carr, with a great talk about key ingredients in human performance. See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com. While you're there, click-on-over to registration, and grab your seats!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 11/09/2026

Returning to #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS (there are 9 to go!) brings us to Sharon McNeil, who challenges a common belief that the skill of drawing is only available to those with innate talent. See more at TEDxOshkosh .com. And, hey! It's time to register - right there on the Web site!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 09/09/2026

Today's last #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT highlights teaching professor Katherine Fredrickson and a talk that addresses the increasing loss of student creativity thanks to their embrace of AI. See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com. While you're at our Web site, registration is just a few taps away!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 09/09/2026

Our next #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT is Richard Kyte, who poses an intriguing approach to relieving one's own loneliness: giving to others as a part of a volunteer service club. See detail at TEDxOshkosh .com, and while you're there - grab your friends, and register to attend!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 09/09/2026

With the holiday behind us, we return to #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS, starting with a talk from archaeologist Ashley Lemke, who works almost exclusively underwater. See detail on the speakers page at TEDxOshkosh .com. And...don't miss-out: register to attend while you're there!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 01/09/2026

Our next #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT is from neurosurgeon Mahua Dey, who asks, "what happens when the most advanced medicine in history meets a reality it cannot yet cure?" See more at TEDxOshkosh .com, and register to attend! #tedxoshkosh2026 #SpeakerAnnouncement

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 01/09/2026

Ready for #TEDxOshkosh SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS? We start with Russ Castronovo's about a paradox: the more we do to feel secure, the more we feel unsafe. More detail at TEDxOshkosh .com, and while you're there, go ahead and register to attend! #tedxoshkosh2026 #SpeakerAnnouncement

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 01/09/2026

IT'S TIME! Grab your seats now for #TEDxOshkosh year 10 on Oct. 31! Head on over to TEDxOshkosh .com to register, and to see speaker announcements that start in about an hour! And, hey, while you're at it - share this with friends! They'll want to join you. 🙂

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 30/08/2026

BIG WEEK AHEAD! Don't miss out! * Speaker announcements begin this week! * Registration opens Tuesday! Keep your eyes here, and on our Web site. In the meantime - grab your friends and plan to attend Sat., Oct. 31 (fear-not - we'll be done in time for Trick or Treat!)

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 01/07/2026

A lot! When we're wrapped-up this year, there will have been 132 TEDxOshkosh talks. AND - for those reading between the lines - we HAVE FINISHED selecting this year's speakers: 14 of them! Watch for speaker announcements coming very soon, and save the daytime of Oct. 31 for TEDxOshkosh! #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 01/07/2026

#TriviaTuesday (on Wednesday - because sometimes we're a little contrarian 😊). How many #TEDxOshkosh talks will have been given when this year's event is over?

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 23/06/2026

Jazz pianist and classical composer John Harmon was 87 years old when he played and discussed how improvisation in jazz music is a guide for how to live life when things don't go as planned. His time on our stage was in the same spot where he first performed for pay, 77 years before!

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 23/06/2026

#TriviaTuesday: Who was the oldest presenter to give a #TEDxOshkosh talk? Plan to join TEDxOshkosh for a 10th year, LIVE on OCTOBER 31! #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 19/06/2026

#FlashbackFriday to 2018 with a talk in the nearly-extinct Menominee Native American language. Ron (Muqsahkwat) Corn described the value of language in culture, and his efforts to teach their historic language to young members of the Menominee tribe. #TEDxOshkosh, LIVE on OCT. 31, 2026 #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 19/06/2026

Did you watch the talk? Want to learn more? Check-out the follow-up interview with Officer Sopata on TEDxOshkosh TV episode 4: youtu.be/EZ0qdnnYnN4

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 16/06/2026

It was UW Oshkosh Business School professor Dale Feinauer with a rather contrarian take about disagreement: "Conflict is a Good Thing" youtu.be/TF38pGE7GBg. It's well worth a watch and draws conclusions you might not expect.

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 16/06/2026

#TriviaTuesday: Who was the very first person to deliver a talk on the #TEDxOshkosh red circle carpet? Plan to join TEDxOshkosh for a 10th year, LIVE on OCTOBER 31! #TEDx #OshkoshWI

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 12/06/2026

#FlashbackFriday: #TEDxOshkosh has had 118 people on the red circle... and one dog! Check out Oshkosh Police Officer Scott Sopata's fascinating talk, "Support-and-Comfort: A New Form of K9 Policing". youtu.be/h255iN-0LNc SAVE THE DATE for more great talks, LIVE on OCT. 31 #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 09/06/2026

It was 2021 speaker Madeleine Pape, who is both an Olympian and holds a PhD in Sociology. She traveled from her current home in Lausanne, Switzerland. Her talk, "How do we Decide Who Competes in Women’s Sport?", as she put it, openly raises as many questions as it does answers. youtu.be/34QHk0jYFSA

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 09/06/2026

This week's #TriviaTuesday goes the distance. 😊 Which speaker traveled the farthest distance to speak? #TEDxOshkosh #OshkoshWI

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 08/06/2026

#TEDxOshkosh is getting closer to speaker announcements for our 10th year, and our speaker-selection team is jazzed about the 20 candidates selected from a starting pool of 452! From these finalists, we'll select 12 - 16 for the red dot. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for TEDxOshkosh on Oct 31. #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 05/06/2026

Ever wanted to know how it got started? Watch an interview with two of the co-founders, and get the inside scoop! youtu.be/MybZoIB2tDc.

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 05/06/2026

#FlashbackFriday: It all started at this table in downtown Oshkosh! In January 2016, three people sat here and had the first discussion about an idea that would launch in October of that year as the annual #TEDxOshkosh event. SAVE THE DATE for #TEDxOshkosh2026 on 10/31! #TEDxOshkosh10 #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 02/06/2026

16 year-old Kiran Loewenstein gave a talk about women entering traditionally-male professions. Check out "Robots, Engineering and Me - A Young Woman’s Perspective": youtu.be/oyQOVD8RqxY

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 02/06/2026

#TriviaTuesday: who was the youngest person to give a #TEDxOshkosh talk? #OshkoshWI

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 29/05/2026

#FlashbackFriday's focus today is a scroll through set designs over the years. While TEDx talks are all about what's said, it's been great to build creative spaces for our speakers to present. Check them out! SAVE THE DATE for #TEDxOshkosh2026 on 10/31! #TEDxOshkosh10 #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 26/05/2026

How competitive is it to land a spot on the red dot at TEDxOshkosh? In the first 9 years of TEDxOshkosh, we selected 118 speakers from approx. 2,675 candidates! A big task, and completely worth it! And, yep - it's REALLY competitive. #TEDxOshkosh #TriviaTuesday

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 22/05/2026

Flashing back to 2022 and Tom McInnis’s iconic talk on the red dot. He opened a lot of eyes about something most of us do every day - park our cars! Check out "Between-the-Lines: Parking, Parking Lots, and Human Behavior" youtu.be/SivR5iBFI8o #TEDxOshkosh2026 TEDxOshkosh10 #FlashbackFriday #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 22/05/2026

We're celebrating TEDxOshkosh's 10th year! Our first #FlashbackFriday reveal drops later today, featuring a talk about something many of of us do daily. Drop guesses below & watch for the full link! #TEDxOshkosh2026 #TEDxOshkosh10 #TEDx

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 17/05/2026

TEDxOshkosh's next annual event (the TENTH!) will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Yup... Halloween. 🎃🙂 What do you think? Should we embrace a Halloween vibe in a big way? Give it a fun nod, but don't be overwhelming? Completely ignore the pumpkin in the room? Something else?

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 30/04/2026

We're thrilled to announce this year's date for TEDxOshkosh, and promise there will be no "tricks" (well... unless they're light, and lots of fun). It WILL, however, be a big treat to present TEDxOshkosh for the TENTH time! Action Steps: Mark your calendar! And, hey... please share this post. 🙂

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 20/04/2026

Annual "Pitch Night" May 11! Do you have an innovative idea worth spreading that is unique, and new or little-known? Learn more and PRE-REGISTER to share your best 4 minutes at our annual audition for fall 2026 TEDxOshkosh speaker candidates. www.tedxoshkosh.com/about/propos...

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 22/01/2026

Another 2025 talk is released! Students with disabilities face higher unemployment post-graduation than those without. See how a novel micro-entrepreneurial approach in school creates a path to a thriving, lifetime role in the workforce. Watch the talk: youtu.be/62c6B8e5zWs

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A micro-enterprise for all abilities | Mary Beth Connors | TEDxOshkosh

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 15/01/2026

Our next talk release approaches artificial intelligence. Not what it can do, but about the massive energy used to "train" each AI model - and a creative way to mitigate the resulting environmental and other impacts. Watch the talk: youtu.be/DjIUGI6D674

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A Hidden Cost of AI No One Wants to Talk About | Saanvi Uppalapati | TEDxOshkosh

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 15/01/2026

Today's video releases begin with a talk that explores the quiet power to change how we feel about those from other parts of the world, and how they think about us, through the humble, giving act of hosting international exchange students. Don't miss this: youtu.be/nSkiSJc50UI

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Saying Yes to Strangers: Lessons from Hosting Global Exchange Students | Kristin Bock | TEDxOshkosh

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 14/01/2026

Our next video release asks us to consider the experience when something offensive is said, and the whole room remains silent. Speaker Angie Freeman challenges us to build the courage to step-up in uncomfortable moments, for the good of all involved. Watch the talk: youtu.be/qamGdTGfWd8

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Countering performative allyship: Courageously calling our own bluff | Angie Freeman | TEDxOshkosh

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 13/01/2026

Tough questions: If someone around you had a heart attack, would you know what to do? If YOU had a heart attack, would the people around you know what to do? Our final talk to be released today is sure to be an eye-opener. 8 and a half minutes that could save a life: youtu.be/AxmUPMH8nzM

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Another look at CPR: Two Hands to Save a Life | Connie Schneider | TEDxOshkosh

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 13/01/2026

Our next talk to be released explores fascinating life lessons from the speaker's West African Yoruba culture. Enjoy: youtu.be/BZ7AXpg2y3w

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The World is a Marketplace: Lessons from the Yoruba Culture | Shola Adegbite | TEDxOshkosh

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TEDxOshkosh @tedxoshkosh.com · 13/01/2026

One of the hallmarks of the TEDxOshkosh experience is a chance to consider things we may take for granted. Like toilets. Yep - toilets. This talk is certain to give you a new perspective on something most of us don't consider at all. Watch the talk: youtu.be/YoaxDyYF5vQ

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When was the last time you really thought about toilets? | Mikki Gates | TEDxOshkosh

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