TEDxMelbourne is your very own Melbourne-based independently organised TEDx community.

We are run by a team of passionate volunteers that strive to challenge how people think and feel about the world through sharing ideas that encourage curiosity, creativity, courage and connectedness.

From climate issues to politics, technology, globalisation and freedom of speech, each area has allowed us to shine a light on what's current and relevant to you. We look forward to continuing to deliver ideas worth spreading, alongside you — our community.

What "whale snot" tells us about whales and the ocean

What "whale snot" tells us about whales and the ocean

Vanessa Pirotta

2019
Environment
Science
Year of Living Virtually

Year of Living Virtually

Sam Doust

2016
Design
Universal pay as you feel

Universal pay as you feel

Shanaka Fernando

2012
Community
Economics
Why the Amazon proves Darwin was wrong

Why the Amazon proves Darwin was wrong

Yossi Ghinsberg

2018
Adventure
Environment
The old man in a lab coat - Smashing stereotypes in science

The old man in a lab coat - Smashing stereotypes in science

Kylie Walker

2019
Science
Education
Is an AI your next creative partner?

Is an AI your next creative partner?

Dave King

2019
Creative
Limitless
Can you afford to ignore the female economy

Can you afford to ignore the female economy

Jacinta Carboon

2015
Behaviour
Economics
Turning impediments into opportunities

Turning impediments into opportunities

Tim Chan

2013
Behaviour
Community
My journey to the North Pole and beyond

My journey to the North Pole and beyond

Jade Hameister

2016
Adventure

About TEDx

TEDxMelbourne is an independent organisation created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.”

What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, 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 TEDxMelbourne, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxMelbourne event, TEDTalks 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. Find out more about TEDx program www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program.

Volunteering with TEDxMelbourne

TEDxMelbourne is a 100% volunteer run organisation – we have a vibrant and productive team, and are always on the lookout to add great skills and experience to that mix.

It is our mission to create Melbourne’s most captivating experience for visionaries, change makers and community. To change the way people see and think about the world they live in.

Digital Marketing Associate: Social Media Manager

We’re looking for a Social Media Manager to join our Marketing team at TEDxMelbourne.

Community Advocate: Researcher Writer

We’re looking for Research Writers to join our Community team at TEDxMelbourne.

Design Technologist

We’re looking for a Design Technologist to join our Operations Team at TEDxMelbourne.