TEDxCatawba 2025 Announces “Who Are We Now?” — A Day of Bold Ideas and Community Connection

HICKORY, N.C. (April 2025) – After a sell‑out TEDx event across the region, TEDxCatawba 2025 returns with a brand‑new program of bold ideas and community connection on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) at Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block – Hickory.

Guided by the global TED theme “Who Are We Now?”, this one‑day forum will showcase 12 live talks and performances, immersive idea‑lounges, and curated networking for innovators, educators, creatives, and changemakers.

A complete speaker lineup – including sleep‑science innovator Rob Sweetman, couture designer Cassidy Burel, leadership strategist John Lentini, and critical‑care physician Dr. Kathy Wilson – is available at TEDxCatawba.com.

“TEDxCatawba is where bold thinkers gather to ask the hard questions and shape what’s next,”
says Christine D. Gagnon, licensee and event organizer. “We can’t wait to welcome returning TEDx fans for another unforgettable day.”

Tickets are live now at Eventbrite.com/e/TEDxCatawba‑2025 or via TEDxCatawba.com. Follow @TEDxCatawba (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) for speaker reveals, podcast episodes (Speak With Purpose), and behind‑the‑scenes previews.

TEDxCatawba is an independently organized TED event licensed by TED and produced entirely by local volunteers. Our mission is to celebrate ideas worth spreading and to spark positive change throughout western North Carolina and beyond.