TEDxWrigleyville 2023 will explore innovative solutions to complex modern problems, and help us all to think critically about the trends, technologies, and social movements that are shaping our future. As we have entered a state of perpetual global crisis – driven by geopolitical conflict, inflation, rapid advancement of technology, climate change, and social division – we must think creatively and root our decision-making in intentionality about the future we are collectively building. The pace of change and complexity of modern problems demand increased intentionality around solutions that move us in the right direction. In this series, we will pause to ask not just “what comes next?” but also “what do we hope comes next, and what creative solutions will help to move us in that direction?” Featuring top thought leaders and experts in the field, this event will offer invaluable insights around our most pressing global challenges.

Since the launch of our first event in 2019, we have produced approximately 60 TEDx talks, most of which are posted on TED.com, and some of which were rebranded as TED Global Talks. These talks have been shared millions of times on TED.com, the TEDx YouTube channels, and the TED Daily Podcast platforms. During this time, our team of curators and volunteers also produced dozens of activations (including multiple art installations) and performances (including two internationally launched music videos (featuring world-famous performers such as Yo-Yo Ma alongside original compositions by innovative new musicians).