TEDxWilmette 2026
Speaker Announcement
On September 26, 2026, TEDxWilmette will bring together six brilliant minds to share their groundbreaking ideas centered around the theme Especially Now.
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Discover more about these remarkable women by visiting our Speakers Page.
Allison McEntee
Founder, Kenilworth Cookbook Club
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Mary McLaughlin
Co-Founder, Trees That Feed Foundation
Arit Nsemo
Founder and Head Coach, woo-woo for winners; Bookseller
Michelle Buck
Professor, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Karen Smith Wells
COO, Make-A-Wish America​
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Dr. Pat E. Perkins
Certified Leadership Strategist and AI Consultant
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Come to this TEDxWilmette Salon for a warm, human conversation about how intentional care and genuine curiosity help us create stronger relationships in all areas of our lives. We’ll explore how small, everyday choices can help build deeper connections. Expect an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Share your thoughts if you’d like, or simply take it all in. There’s no pressure, just real conversation and connection.
Care and Curiosity to Build Better Relationships
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Featuring Gizelle Clemens and Amber Johnson
Moderated by Heather Hehman (TEDxWilmette Co-Founder)
Tuesday, April 28, 2026,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
1150 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Mark your calendar for our next Salon on Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Stories, Adventure and Life Lessons from a Polar Explorer featuring Annie Aggens.​
Inspired minds await — watch the newest TEDxWilmette talk or explore the full collection.
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