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TEDxWilmette 2026

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.

TEDxWilmette 2026 Speaker

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Allison McEntee

Founder, Kenilworth Cookbook Club

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Mary McLaughlin

Co-Founder, Trees That Feed Foundation

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Arit Nsemo

Founder, Arit Nsemo Works; Bookseller

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Michelle Buck

Professor, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

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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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Inspired minds await — watch the newest TEDxWilmette talk or explore the full collection.

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Watch our latest partner video featuring one of our generous sponsors.

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This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.  Get more information about TEDx program.

 

In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxWilmette, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxWilmette event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

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