TEDxColombo
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In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
02/04/2026
Want a front-row seat to the ideas shaping our city? The TEDxColombo Mailing List is your official backstage pass to the thinkers, doers, and "what-if-ers" of Sri Lanka. Joining our inner circle means you’ll never miss a beat from exclusive speaker reveals and behind the scenes updates to those high stakes ticket announcements. Our seats tend to disappear faster than a pol sambol plate at a dinner party, so being on this list is the only way to ensure you beat the rush.
Don't let FOMO be your main takeaway this season. Head over to our website right now to register for ticket alerts and get the full scoop on our upcoming events. We promise to keep your inbox inspiring, not cluttered, though you might want to move us to your "Primary" tab so you don't miss the big drop!
👉 Sign up today at: www.tedxcolombo.org
01/04/2026
✨ The Wait is Over: TEDxColombo 2026 is Here! ✨
The stage is set, the red circle is waiting, and the countdown officially begins. We are thrilled to announce that TEDxColombo 2026 will take place on August 30, 2026, at the iconic Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
This year, we’re returning to the heart of the city to bring you a day filled with "Ideas that change the world." From groundbreaking innovations to deeply personal stories that challenge the status quo, 2026 promises to be our most transformative event yet.
What if the antidote to stigma isn’t a policy or a protest, but a person? In this moving talk, Sonali Silva explores abortion stigma in Sri Lanka to reveal how deeply stigma lives in our laws, cultures, and bodies. Drawing from personal experience and public health evidence, she argues that we can’t dismantle stigma by building safe spaces alone, we must become them. This is a call to transform silence into solidarity, and to lead with empathy, truth, and courage.
Looking to be a part of TEDxColombo 2026?
Head over to tedxcolombo.org for the deets.
19/02/2026
Ready to fuel ideas that change the world?
Check out our partnership proposal on www.tedxcolombo.org
13/02/2026
We’re looking for our next set of speakers.
Head over to www.tedxcolombo.org for more information.
18/08/2025
TED has picked Mumbai as 1 of just 9 cities globally for its TED Global Idea Search
🎤 Got a powerful idea?
🌍 Want to speak on the TED mainstage in Vancouver in 2026?
🎥 Watch the official film:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lZTBIO3OtYc
👉 Nominate your idea or attend the official TED Idea Search event in Mumbai in November: https://tedxgateway.com/ideasearch
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