WE’RE ALL THINKING IT… WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you looking for fresh ideas? We’re bringing you thought-provoking TEDx talks that see things from a different point of view and inspire new thinking.

This year's live-and-in-person TEDxStLouis Innovation event brings together cutting-edge leaders who approach their fields from new directions – crafting opportunities and meeting challenges in fields as diverse as they are.

 
 

WHEN & WHERE

Friday, December 3, 2021 @ Ferrara Theater (America’s Center)

  • 5:00pm Registration and Innovation Alley Opens @ Ferrara Theatre

  • 6:00pm TEDx Talks

TICKETS

Tickets Available on Ticketmaster

  • $45 - General Admission (open seating)

  • $75 - VIP (open seating in Orchestra section)


What to expect at the event

  • Read our COVID health protocols here

  • Industry leaders shattering the status quo

  • Live 18-minute (or less) talks on a diverse range of topics

  • Special musical guests making waves

  • Dozens of exhibitors from local makers and creators Innovation Alley

  • Refreshments to feed your mind

  • Complimentary swag to spread the word

 
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Vaccination Required

TEDxStLouis cares about the health & safety of our attendees. To attend this event, please be prepared to show proof of vaccination (card or photo) or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.

Click to read full guidelines.

Meet our speakers. The thought-leaders answering the question “what next?”

Future-focused leaders force us to see things from a different point of view, so come prepared to grow.

Hear from a dynamic group of speakers who have unique perspectives. They’re innovating in their fields and challenging us to think differently about what could be next.

 
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Sarah Schlafly

IT'S TIME TO EMBRACE INSECTS AS A FOOD SOURCE

Founder, Mighty Cricket

Sarah Schlafly

Culinary ingenuity has contributed to Sarah’s success convincing Americans to expand their minds, and tummies, towards new protein sources.

 
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Colin Rohfling

BUILDINGS THAT REGENERATE

Director of Sustainable Development at HDR Inc

Colin Rohfling

Can the way we build help regenerate our ecology, our health, and our society?

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Jim McKelvey

INVISIBLE LINES: BUILDING AN UNBEATABLE BUSINESS ONE CRAZY IDEA AT A TIME

Serial entrepreneur, Author, Artist | Co-founder Square, CEO Invisibly

Jim McKelvey

Jim will reveal his pattern of ground-breaking, competition-proof entrepreneurship that is rare but repeatable, and helped Square fend off an attack from Amazon.

 
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Josh Allen

CHANGING OUR CULTURE BY WATCHING OUR WASTE

Founder, Companion Baking

Josh Allen

Everything about Josh’s baking company changed when they started measuring and managing their trash.

 
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Emily Lohse-Busch

BE UNREASONABLY GENEROUS

Executive Director, Arch Grants

Emily Lohse-Busch

In her talk, Emily will challenge us to rethink the idea of generosity for successful business growth. Can we scale the gratitude model?

 
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Sukanya Mani

PAPER CUTTING ART EXPLORES PHYSICS & PHILOSOPHY

Interdisciplinary Artist

Sukanya Mani

Sukanya will mesmerize us with the story of her art, and how a formal education based in science gives her a unique ability to experiment.

 

And don’t forget the entertainment!

 

Mvstermind

St. Louis native Mvstermind is an emerging star with an expressive flow that both speaks to the reality of contemporary America and offers hope to audiences. 

Art Holliday - The Emcee

Art Holliday's broadcasting career spans four decades in news and sports, including more than 40 years at KSDK and 5 On Your Side.

 
 

Introducing: Innovation Alley

  • Interact with dozens of local innovators in our region, working to make an impact on the community. 

  • A perfect platform to network, build connections and learn about new initiatives.

  • Discover an opportunity to impact your community in new ways

Join These Innovators:

 
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Ferrara Theater Seat Map

All tickets are open seating in your section. This means that you will not have an assigned seat number. If you are a VIP ticket holder, you can sit anywhere in the Orchestra section. If you are a not a VIP ticket holder, you can sit anywhere throughout the rest of the theater including first floor Mezzanine, second floro Grand Tier or 3rd floor Upper Tier.

  • $45 - General Admission (open seating)

  • $75 - VIP (open seating in Orchestra section)

 
Ferrara Seat Map - VIP Seating in Orchestra, General Admission rest of theater
 
 

How to get there

MAIN EVENT: Ferrara Theatre

Located in: The Dome at America's Center

Address: 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101

 
 
 
 
 
 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Innovation Event Gold Sponsor


SILVER SPONSORS

 

FRIENDS

 

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY 

When you attend a TEDxStLouis event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for any purpose by TEDxStLouis and representatives.