Applications for speakers now being accepted for the October 25th event    

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa –  Do you have an idea that changes everything? As part of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa is coming to the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on October 25, 2025. This special event will feature over 15 speakers and performances, highlighting some of the best talent in the Cedar Valley and beyond. 

Organizers are currently seeking inspiring speakers who can deliver powerful, thought-provoking talks on a wide variety of topics. If you're interested in speaking or know someone who would be a great fit, review and complete the speaker application form.

The deadline to submit an application to speak at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa is February 17, 2025. 

In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, 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.

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa will be one of many events celebrating the university’s 150-year legacy of innovation, learning and community engagement. The UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration will kick off this fall and continue through Homecoming 2026. More details about events, special exhibits and other programming will be announced throughout the celebration.  Keep an eye on all things related to this milestone at 150.uni.edu.