# TEDx Raleigh

- Dates: 22 August 2026
- Location: VIDRIO, Raleigh, United States
- Organiser: TEDx Raleigh
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 113

## About

Join us for intelligent conversations and ideas in downtown Raleigh, featuring a mix of academics, entrepreneurs, and creatives sharing their stories about ideas worth spreading.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://tedxraleigh.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985818855654?aff=oddtdtcreator)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Odell Bizell II, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Programming, Kay Yow Cancer Fund
- Rufus Edmisten
- Dr. Arif Kamal, Duke University School of Medicine
- John Cooper, Founder and CEO, Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company
- Anthony Rapillo, Layla's Son Hospitality
- Dr. Kristen Wynns
- Celeste Belle, former C-suite HR executive turned professor and researcher
- Gina Casazza, founder, EmpowerLit
- Mark Agnew
- Michael D. Cooper, media personality and host of The Big Scoop with Coop

## Sponsors and partners

- Vidrio
- Law Offices of Anna Smith Felts
- Exec Socks
- NC Vibes-Events Production
- Winds Aloft Cigars

## Where to stay

- **Raleigh Marriott City Center**: 200 m from the venue, 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdumc-raleigh-marriott-city-center/)
  - Phone: +1-919-833-1120
- **Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/rdurx)
  - Phone: +1 919-856-0017
- **Raleigh Guest Suites**: 330 m from the venue
- **Sheraton Raleigh Hotel**: 340 m from the venue, 421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, 27602
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdusi-sheraton-raleigh-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-919-834-9900
- **Roger's Cottage**: 500 m from the venue, 432 South Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.guesthouseraleigh.com/)
  - Phone: +1-919-533-3052
- **Guest House Raleigh**: 520 m from the venue, 420 South Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.guesthouseraleigh.com/)
  - Phone: +1-919-533-3052
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown**: 540 m from the venue, 200 West Davie Street, Raleigh, 27601
- **Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown**: 560 m from the venue, 200 West Davie Street, Raleigh, 27601

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #tedxraleigh

- [TEDx Raleigh 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AncBiwvtGrs)
  - Thank you to the incredible organizers, curators, and team of TEDx Raleigh 2025 for believing in the message and new ideas I had to share and contribute to "The Power of Small" theme this year!

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/tedx-raleigh/