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Past Conferences
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2023 ANOMALY
Our 2023 Anomaly Conference represented a breakthrough. Anomaly represents a deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or perspective. This theme is a response to widespread recognition in a world where systems are broken. It featured 9 speakers as well as 3 performances. For the first time we had a TEDx Marketplace filled with pop-up shops/labs from local businesses, as well as a Food Truck and DJ Post-Celebration featuring Zeke the Wonder Dog and Sparty.
2022 RESURGENCE
Our 2022 Resurgence Conference presented an innovation. It explored ideas that carve pathways of our new “normal.” 2 years after going remote, the way we socialize, educate, and embrace the world around us had changed immensely. This conference was the epitome of what resurgence, recovery, and envisioning mean to the change-makers of our future.
2021 Horizons
Shifting gears to make TEDxMSU a virtual event definitely made this year’s conference an exciting challenge. What typically looked like an auditorium-size event at the Wharton Center with around a thousand people now looked like my team filming our nine speakers in a smaller, more intimate venue.— Johnny McGraw, 2020-2021 Curator
2020 VISION
Presented at the Wharton Center, our 2020 conference was held on the same day quarantine orders were set for the campus. The event featured eight speakers presenting on topics ranging from human trafficking to data visualization.
2019 CATALYST
The 2019 Catalyst Conference brought a multitude of facets from our society's most debated topics. From survivor stories, to gender discussions, to the stigmatization of HIV, and the human condition itself.
2018 THE WAY
Exploring Paths to Progress, is a TEDx Conference that delves into the different paths that can lead to personal and collective progress, examining diverse perspectives and approaches. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, The Way seeks to inspire and challenge attendees to consider new ways of thinking and acting for a better future.