TEDx Santa Barbara Salon

A Live TED Experience at the Library
TEDx Santa Barbara is bringing TEDLive to the Santa Barbara Public Library, streaming a live TED Conference session followed by a facilitated Community Conversation where attendees can reflect, share insights, and explore big ideas together.

TEDx Santa Barbara Salons

are going LIVE!

TEDx Santa Barbara Salons are back in person!
These intimate gatherings feature curated TED Talks and a Community Conversation led by local experts on Sustainability, Creativity, and Social Justice. Seats are limited - stay connected to be the first to know and save your spot!

TEDxSanta Barbara Live brings the energy of a TED Conference straight to our community, streaming powerful TED Talks from the global stage to the Santa Barbara Library’s Faulkner Gallery. But it’s more than just watching talks—it’s about engaging, reflecting, and discussing. After each session, we’ll dive into thought-provoking conversations, connecting these cutting-edge ideas to our own local challenges and opportunities.
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TEDx SantaBarbara LIVE

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
12pm -2pm | Faulkner Gallery
Santa Barbara Public Library

175+ Conversations That Shaped Our Community

Over the past few years, we hosted more than 175 Virtual Salons, bringing together innovators, experts, and thought leaders for Salon-style conversations on topics that matter to our world.

These conversations have challenged perspectives and sparked new ideas, from climate solutions to human creativity and technology to ethics and social change.

Videos Here

“This program is one of the best I have ever seen in my life. This was amazing and there are not enough words to say Thank You and your Team.”

BJ King, Attendee

“Thanks so much for hosting such an important presentation by Dr. Wizdom Powell.”

Cheri C. Wilson, Education and Training Manager, Johns Hopkins Medicine

“This series has been terrific! I have caught a few of them and the conversations have been insightful. Keep up the great work.”

Julie Sorenson, Attendee

“Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your Conversations. Each of these presentations helps to make connections across disciplines, as a result, we’re all inspired to learn more.”

Dr. Yonette Thomas, Making Waves speaker

“Really nicely done to be using your platform to spotlight something like this. Very proud of you guys.”

Evan Asher, TEDxSantaBarbara performer

“It was an honor to contribute, once again, to the profoundly vital discussions the TEDx Santa Barbara team hosts, initiates and propagates with unparalleled integrity and consistency.”

Dr. Harry Grammer, Making Waves speaker

What is a TEDx Santa Barbara Salon?

A TEDx Santa Barbara Salon is an intimate, curated gathering designed to spark conversation, challenge perspectives, and build community through ideas. Unlike traditional TEDx events with live speakers, Salons center around a single, thought-provoking theme, explored through curated TED Talks and a Community Conversation led by a local expert.
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MARK SYLVESTER

TEDx Santa Barbara Salon Host
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TRACY WYLE

TEDx Santa Barbara Salon Producer

More Than Just Watching

Salons go beyond passive listening - they create space to reflect, discuss, and dive into big questions shaping our world today. We don’t just watch talks; we explore the ideas they spark.

It's About Engaging

Sustainability

Social Justice

Creativity

Technology

Beyond the Event

A Catalyst for Ongoing Conversation

A TEDx Santa Barbara Salon doesn’t end when the discussion wraps up. These gatherings ignite new ideas, deepen connections, and inspire action that continues long after the event. Attendees leave with fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and ideas they can apply to their work, lives, and communities.

We also want to recognize and thank our partners, including the Community Environmental Council and the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, for their support in curating our Sustainability track.

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