April 24, 2026 | 1 - 8pm | Thomas Dixon Centre

Asking bigger questions about your life, your work, the world?

TEDxBrisbane is your space to step outside your routine, reimagine your direction and move forward with purpose.

Ideas change everything. We believe this to our core.

TEDxBrisbane is a vibrant exploration of bold and audacious ideas, propelling Future You to think expansively at every level, from personal to global.

A working session for who you’re becoming, shared with the leading thinkers, doers and changemakers of Brisbane, both on and off the stage.

This experience is for those who deeply care about where they’re headed, how they lead and what really matters.

Meet the speakers.

Abbas Shafiee

Regenerative scientist

Bill Ovenden

Human-centred designer

Fleur Madden

Entrepreneur

Heather Anderson

Community media scholar, radio host, author

Jordi Luke

Identity thinker

Kate Fisher

Health sociologist

Lotti Tajouri

Molecular biologist

Molly McCluskey

Investigative journalist

Nicole Dyson

Educator

Rob Joseph

Design innovator

Rolf Gomes

Mobile health pioneer

Santiago Velasquez

Electrical engineer, innovator & accessibility advocate

What to expect

Connections and a community like no other

Handpicked thinkers, doers and changemakers—our curated community of participants connects to inspire, challenge, and elevate one another’s ideas and impact in the world.

Breakthrough ideas from expert thinkers

Bold and audacious ideas on a wide spectrum of topics, including business, science, education, design, innovation, health, social justice and more.

Big questions about your life, your work & the world

Be inspired to ask big questions, from personal to global, including who you are, where we’re headed, how you lead and what really matters.

What you’ll experience at TEDxBrisbane:

A respectful, curious audience where ideas are listened to and shared generously.

Thought-provoking talks that invite you to question, reflect and see familiar ideas in new ways.

What it's like to attend

“TED sets very high expectations. TEDxBrisbane delivers.”

“A world-class and truly inspiring event.”

“The variety of speakers and the networking opportunities put this event at the forefront of the industry. It was very professionally run by a team who clearly love their job.”

“An amazing experience, extremely well organised and
life-changing talks. Friends are begging to know how
they can come next time.”

April 24, 2026 | Brisbane

Our 2026 Location

Thomas Dixon Centre

In 2026, TEDxBrisbane will be held at the Thomas Dixon Centre, a world-class performing arts destination and cultural precinct flowing with creative energy. The Thomas Dixon Centre has become a hub that fosters cross-pollination of creativity, innovation and ideas between creatives, performers and arts workers, audiences and visitors from all walks of life.