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Hear from innovators and storytellers at TEDxWakeForestU

The 2024 event theme is “Staying ConnecTED.”

February 5, 2024 • 
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A person on a stage with red arches illuminated in the background. The TEDxWakeForestU sign is behind them, along with a large screen with three different images.

Wake Forest students organize the TEDx events, which are local, self-organized series licensed by TED.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University’s annual TEDxWakeForestU event returns to campus on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Five speakers from diverse backgrounds will take the stage for “Staying ConnecTED.” They will share stories + ideas that fueled positive change in their field.

  • Florence “Flo” Ngala is an editorial photographer known for her portraits of celebrities and hip-hop artists.
  • Steven David’s career in the justice system includes serving as a justice on Indiana’s Supreme Court.
  • Chef Shenarri Freeman is a James Beard Award nominee and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education’s plant-based Health-Supportive Culinary Arts program.
  • Griffin Spolansky is the co-founder and CEO of Mezcla — a plant-based snack brand sold nationwide.
  • Suresh Vishnubhatla’s work has focused on building scalable platforms and developing customer-focused service organizations.

Want to go? Registration is requested. The event will be held in Wait Chapel (1834 Wake Forest Rd.).