TEDxJohnsonCity 2027 Speaker Application

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TEDxJohnsonCity 2026 takes place Fri., June 4, 2027 from 6-8pm at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Interested in speaking? Apply below. More details will be sent to you after we have received your application including instructions regarding our second round of submissions, dates for required workshops, and more. If you have any questions before applying, please email us.

Name (First, Last)
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Age *

Email *

Phone *

We are seeking a diverse group of voices from our region. Where are you from? (City, State)
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Race/ethnicity (please select all that apply)
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American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Other:

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The purpose of TEDx is to highlight "ideas worth spreading." What idea, passion, or topic area would you want to share and why do you feel qualified to speak on this topic?
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If we were to select you as one of our speakers, how do you envision your talk? What are some of the things you might talk about? Please be as descriptive as possible.
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Would your talk focus on or center around politics or religion? If yes, please explain in the text box below.

Do you represent any specific organization or group? If so, please list the name of your organization/group.
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During your talk, do you plan to advertise your business, organization, an upcoming book publication, or product launch? If yes, please explain in the text box below.

Do you have any experience with performing a memorized script? If so, give examples. *

Do you have experience performing in front of a live audience? If so, give examples. *

Have you ever done a TEDx or TED talk before? If so, what event did you participate in?
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Per TEDx rules, speakers cannot be paid. Are you okay with this?
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Yes

Our 2027 TEDxJohnsonCity speakers will be required to attend three speech preparation workshops, two private coaching sessions, and a dress rehearsal before the event. If we select you as one of our speakers, will you agree to attend these mandatory meetings?
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Yes

I understand that this is the first part of a two-part application and if selected to move on to the next stage, I will be asked to submit a short introduction video before the finalists are chosen.
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Yes

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