TEDxUChicago is a local, independently organized event at The University of Chicago that strives to re-create the unique experience found at TED, where the world´s leaders, thinkers and doers congregate to share what they are most passionate about. At its core, the fundamental goal of TED and The University of Chicago is to foster and spear great ideas. We aim to provide a platform where the smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries, and most fascinating teachers will be inspired and will have the opportunity to inspire others. Our conference will be held at The University of Chicago Campus on Sunday, April 29th 2013 from 9am to 6pm, and will be centered on the theme: Theory in Action. The diverse group of students, faculty, and alumni present will be able to learn from one another, both as speakers and attendees, and will leave the conference driven to creatively improve our collective future

5706 S. University Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
United States

Eli Finkel

Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University

Thea Klein-Mayer

Design for America Fellow

Robert Lipman

Founder of The Hearth

Bryan Pardo

Head of the Northwestern University Interactive Audio Lab

Jo Tyler

Associate Professor at Penn State University

Kambali Musavuli

Human rights activist and National Spokesperson for the Friends of Congo

Daniel Simkin & Ethan Wasserman

Co-founders and Co-directors of HopeBook

Jessica Ladd

Founder of Sexual Health Innovations

Sue Khim

CEO of Brilliant

Rishad Tobaccowala

Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of VivaKi