WANTED: PRESENTERS FOR TEDx UMGC Okinawa 2025
Do you have an idea worth spreading? TEDx UMGC Okinawa is looking for passionate speakers to take the stage and share thought-provoking, inspiring ideas that challenge perspectives and build connections.
Whether you're a student, a community member, a creative thinker, or someone with a story that could spark change - we want to hear from you.
Event Details
TEDx Event Date: August 23, 2025
Location: Butler Officer Club
Doors Open: 1:00 PM
Talks: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Reception: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Free food & soft drinks, Cash bar available
Submission Deadline: July 4, 2025
Notification of Selection: July 23, 2025
How to Apply
Submit a short video summarizing your topic (90 seconds or less)
- No slides or notes
- Just record yourself on your phone
- Head shots only
Upload videos to the form here.
Make sure your talk has a Title! After you upload your video, send an email to tedxumgcokinawa@gmail.com with your name and the title of the Ted Talk.
Eligibility
Who is eligible: ID Card holders. If you can get on base, you can audition.
We are looking for 12 great speakers!
If you think you have an idea worth sharing, this is for you.
Each speaker will have 15 minutes maximum, 10 minutes minimum to share your ideas.
FAQ's
Are any topics off limits? Yes!
Talks are thoughtful, not divisive:
- No talks with an inflammatory political or religious agenda, nor polarizing "us vs them" language.
- We seek to build consensus and provide outside-the-box thinking, not to revisit familiar, unresolvable disputes on these topics.
- Speakers cannot promote their own products, books, or businesses, or those of a company which employs them.
If selected, can I use PowerPoint slides for my presentation?
Minimal. No more than 6 basic slides. The focus should be on you, not your PowerPoint slides. Watch the most viewed Ted Talks and you will see that slides are used sparingly.
This is a speech from the heart. You may not read or pre-record your speech.
How much does it cost to attend the event?
Admission is free. Seating is limited. Reservations required. We anticipate a sold-out event, so reserve early!
If selected, can I choose the order of when I speak?
No, the committee will determine the order of speakers.
What if I can't stay for the entire event?
Don't apply. It would be disrespectful to the rest of the speakers if you left before everyone spoke.
Will the event be recorded?
Yes, and your talk will be uploaded to YouTube.
Will the event be Livestreamed?
Yes. Link will be provided on the website.
If selected, you will be required to sign a media release form.
Any tips for my proposal?
What do you want the audience to understand?
Remember Ted Talk motto: "Ideas Worth Spreading"