Who We're Looking For

At TEDxRutgers, we search year-round for presenters who will inform and inspire, surprise and delight. Our presenters run admired companies and design its best-loved products; they invent world-changing devices and create ground-breaking media. They are trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses.

Check out past TEDxRutgers Speakers here!

NOTE: We are mainly looking for nominees to speak at our next Annual Conference in Spring 2026. However, if you would like to speak anytime before, please indicate it below.

Speaker Recommendation Form

Information About You - The Nominator

Information About the Speaker - The Nominee

Speaker Information

Is the speaker a Rutgers University alumnus? (required)


Does the speaker have any affiliation with Rutgers University? (required)



Tell us briefly about the speaker. What’s their occupation? Any honors or distinctions? Their recent work? Why are you recommending them? (required)



What might their TED talk be about?



Under which of the following categories would this speaker fall? (please check all that apply) (required)

Has this person spoken publicly before? If so, where? (required)



Please provide links to online video or audio featuring the speaker.



Please provide links to any articles or web pages where we can learn more about the speaker.



Do you know this speaker personally? - It’s okay if you do not. (required)

When would you like to speak? (required)