Apply to speak at the live TEDxMountainAve event at PHS

Applications for speakers are currently being accepted for Poudre High School’s live TEDx event in spring 2023. Poudre School District students and staff, and community members who would like to share an idea that connects to the event’s “Unity” theme are encouraged to apply.

The March 30 event will mark the third year a TEDxMountainAve event is hosted at PHS, which provides a global stage for speakers to share their thoughts. The TEDxMountainAve event is locally and independently operated, organized by a leadership team made up of current and former PSD students and staff members. The program provides opportunities for students to learn workforce skills, develop relationships, share ideas and promote healthy dialogue and conversations.

Who should apply to speak: PSD students, staff and anyone who has an idea to share and is uniquely positioned to be the person to share their voice on a global stage live on Thursday, March 30. Their idea should connect to the event's "Unity" theme.

Where to apply: Complete the short application on the TEDxMountainAve website.

When to apply: Applications are due by Nov. 4 and applicants will be notified as to whether or not they have been selected as a speaker before Monday, Nov. 28.

Want to attend? If you are interested in attending the event as an audience member or sponsoring the event, please complete the interest form.

Questions? Email TEDxMountainAve at tedxmountainave@gmail.com.

Last year’s event featured these four speakers: Josh Weisman, PHS teacher; Emily Fox-McMillion, Fort Collins High School student; Reece McKinney, PHS student; and Nena Vedham, a venture capitalist form Colorado. Check out their videos on the TEDxMountainAve website.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.