TEDxABQ Speaker Speed Dating Application

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Welcome to TEDxABQ Speaker Speed Dating — Apply for Your Slot

Have an idea that will change everything? This is your first step.

Submit your application below to be considered for TEDxABQ's Speaker Speed Dating — our high-energy, rotation-style audition experience where promising speakers get in the room with our curation and coaching team.

Here's how it works: If your application is accepted, you'll receive an invitation to join a small cohort of 5–6 speakers for a fast-paced session of live pitching. At the event, you'll have:

3 minutes to pitch your idea
3 minutes of Q&A at each station
5 total rotations with our team

What happens after you apply: Applications will be reviewed and if selected, you'll receive a cohort invitation by 4/10/26 with your confirmed day, time, and cohort assignment.

Event details (for accepted applicants):

Day 1: Friday April 17th from 12 PM to 4 PM (cohorts will be assigned a specific hour)

Day 2: Saturday April 25th from 9 AM to 1 PM (cohorts will be assigned a specific hour)

Location: To be shared in your official invitation - PLEASE NOTE this event is IN PERSON only.

Spots are limited — apply now, we can't wait to fall in love with your idea!

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Working Title or Short Description of Your Talk *

Please summarize your idea for change in a single, clear sentence (15 words or fewer).

This should convey the core message of your talk.

What is your connection to New Mexico?

TEDxABQ is dedicated to highlighting ideas and voices that resonate with the New Mexico community.

I currently reside, was raised in, or have lived in New Mexico.

My work or studies are based in New Mexico.

Other:

Required

To deliver a TEDxABQ talk, you must attend multiple coaching sessions before the event. These sessions are essential to help you craft a talk that meets TEDx standards and format. A TEDx talk is not your traditional speaking engagement and TEDxABQ reserves the right to pull speakers from the event whose talks do not meet TEDx standards. If you cannot commit to the coaching process, you will be disqualified from this application process.

If selected, do you agree to fully participate in required speaker coaching sessions?

Yes, I commit to the coaching process.

No, I do not commit and understand this disqualifies my application.

I have questions and would like to discuss the coaching process before committing.

Any socials/websites we should check out to get to know you or your idea better?

Choose the cohort time slot(s) you are available for.

Your official day and time will be confirmed by the team IF YOU ARE SELECTED and you will receive email confirmation.

Please select all options that would work for you.

Day 1 - FRI 4/17 - Cohort 1 - 12PM to 1PM

Day 1 - FRI 4/17 - Cohort 2 - 1PM to 2PM

Day 1 - FRI 4/17 - Cohort 3 - 2PM to 3PM

Day 1 - FRI 4/17 - Cohort 4 - 3PM to 4PM

Day 2 - SAT 4/25 - Cohort 5 - 9AM to 10AM

Day 2 - SAT 4/25 - Cohort 6 - 10AM to 11AM

Day 2 - SAT 4/25 - Cohort 7 - 11AM to 12PM

Day 2 - SAT 4/25 - Cohort 8 - 12PM to 1PM

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