Climate Speaker Bill McKibben, on Visionary Leadership
For over thirty years, Bill McKibben has been our planet’s most formidable environmental champion. From writing The End of Nature, the first book on climate change for a general audience, to founding world-changing movements like 350.org and Third Act, his work is a testament to the power of collective action. At TED2026, this leadership and climate speaker will share his life’s work as part of the “Visionary Leadership” theme. His career has been a masterclass in mobilizing millions of people toward a common goal, and his story is a powerful reminder that true leadership empowers everyone.
Neuroscience Speaker Dr. Heather Berlin, on the New Frontiers of Science
Why do you lose control—and can that ever be a good thing? These are the questions Dr. Heather Berlin explores. A cognitive neuroscientist and host of PBS Nova’s Your Brain, she demystifies the three-pound organ that dictates our reality. She shows audiences how to make better decisions, spark innovation, and even understand the seismic impact of technologies like AI on our minds. At TED, Heather will speak on the theme of “New Frontiers of Science,” taking us on a journey into the last great frontier—our own consciousness—and giving us the tools to use our own minds for the better.
While the world looks to TED for the ideas shaping the future, this industry giant looks to us. We can’t wait for the TED audience to be inspired by two of our best leadership and innovation speakers!
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