TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC-06:00

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery | Fort Collins

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TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
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Enjoy a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a daylong symposium featuring 15+ original TED Talks focused on the future of democracy.
Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to the United States' 250th birthday celebrations, this landmark event convenes bold thinkers and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions designed to inform and inspire.
Registration is required. Register through Fort Collins Museum of Discovery for any/all time blocks.
9:00AM-10:30AM
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12:00PM-1:30PM
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2:00PM-3:30PM
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Speakers include:
Jon Alexander: A London-based author who advocates for active citizenship and democratic renewal through writing, advising and convening.
Terrill Bouricius (Burlington, VT): A former elected official who is working toward reform within the U.S. system of representation
Aria Florant (Brooklyn, NY): CEO of Liberation Ventures, a catalyst for creating a culture of repair in America.
Jen Golbeck: A computer scientist and AI researcher from Sugarloaf Key, FL whose work touches on the ethics of AI
Xochitl Gonzalez: A Pulitzer Prize finalist author from Brooklyn, NY and part-time staff writer at The Atlantic who focuses on economic inequality.
Shamichael Hallman (Rockville, MD): An author and national leader of the Urban Libraries Council advancing libraries as essential civic infrastructure.
Sally Kohn: A nationally recognized television commentator, writer and executive presence coach from Allentown, PA who works with top executives and political leaders.
Janelle Persaud (Guyana): A media specialist and TEDxTurkeyen organizer focused on democracy, development and governance in postcolonial societies.
Tami Pyfer: A former elected official and advisor based in South Jordan, UT doing work around dignity in speech.
Laura Smythe: A Philadelphia journalist and communications specialist focused on the intersection of legacy journalism, social media, AI platforms and the creator economy
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Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80524-4421, United States

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