TEDx Bard

Bard College's student-led TEDx conference
Scheduled for February 8, 2025 at LUMA Theater

01/19/2026

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08/27/2025

In this TEDxBard talk, Joseph Luzzi shares his transformative approach to “reading as if for life”: a method of making literature an essential part of everyday living.

Luzzi discusses classroom techniques and individual reading practices that have the ability to bring words off the page and into our hearts.

Watch this TEDxBard talk at the link in bio.

08/08/2025

In her TEDxBard talk, Zarlasht Sarmast reflects on the resilience of individuals affected by war, displacement, and trauma.

Discussing personal experiences and relationships with advocacy, Zarlasht speaks on how the power of storytelling, education, and civic engagement can reclaim agency and create meaningful change.

View the latest TEDxBard talk at the link in our bio.

06/24/2025

Free speech and listening are central to a democracy of open dialogue, and in his TEDxBard talk, Roger Berkowitz emphasizes that the exchange of ideas necessitate differing viewpoints.

Rather than a sole commitment to facts or to truth, Roger speaks of a politics which draws on Hannah Arendt’s philosophy, of persuasion, understanding, and civic friendship.

Check out the latest TEDxBard talk at the link in our bio.

02/24/2025

TEDxBard 2025 was a huge success! We brought together students, faculty, alumni, and members of the wide-ranging Bard network to share their ideas for ‘Building Bridges’ across communities.

We’ll be sharing highlights of this year’s conference over the next few weeks, and be sure to stay tuned for the release of our speaker’s talks on the TEDx YouTube page!

02/04/2025

The TEDxBard Evening Session is SOLD OUT! If you missed out on evening tickets, don’t fear, Matinee Session tickets are still available. We hope you will join us on Saturday, February 8th at the for an excellent lineup of speakers. Get your tickets now at the link in our bio!

01/28/2025

Tickets are available for this year’s TEDxBard conference! This year’s event will focus on Building Bridges, with two sessions of talks to be held at the on February 8th. For more information, and to purchase tickets, follow the link in our bio.

10/22/2024

TEDxBard organizer Emily O’Rourke ‘25 recently wrote a piece for the Annandale Advocate, sharing her experiences working on the 2023 conference, and highlighting how we build community at TEDxBard.

Check out the article at the link in our bio.

10/16/2024

TEDxBard Speaker Announcement:

A graduate of the MBA in Sustainability at Bard College, Rolena Richardson is an artist, designer, and nature advocate originally from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, now residing in the Finger Lakes region of New York, on Haudenosaunee land.

Rolena practices intentional circular living, advocating for slow and empathetic consumerism, a philosophy that promotes mindful consumption by prioritizing sustainability, quality, and human connection over low cost and convenience.

At TEDxBard 2025, Rolena’s talk will draw from her experiences, highlighting the importance of cultivating meaningful connections with the land and the artisans who create our belongings.

10/15/2024

TEDxBard Speaker Announcement:

Joseph Luzzi is received his PhD from Yale University and is the Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature at Bard College, where he also teaches courses on film and Italian Studies.

Luzzi is the author of five books, including ‘Botticelli’s Secret: The Lost Drawings and the Rediscovering of the Renaissance,’ a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 selection. Joseph has presented worldwide on literature, art, film, and the power of the humanities.

At TEDxBard 2025, his talk will focus on literature as a resource to get through life’s extraordinary challenges.

10/14/2024

TEDxBard Speaker Announcement:

Raahim Waqas is a sophomore at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, studying political science and psychology.

Raahim is a member of the General Assembly of the Council for Equity and Inclusion at Simon’s Rock, and a student representative on the Academic Senate Policy and Program Committee.

At TEDxBard 2025, Raahim’s talk will focus on community inclusion as a way to build bridges between generations.

10/13/2024

TEDxBard Speaker Announcement:

A 2024 graduate of the Bard MBA in Sustainability, Antonio Castillo is the founder of Ceiba Coffee Solutions, a company focused on creating content that tells the stories of small coffee farmers and their sustainable farming practices.

Antonio’s research of the coffee industry has taken him to coffee-growing regions in Chiapas, Oaxaca, and El Salvador, where he has connected directly with small-scale farmers. His fieldwork has deepened his understanding of the importance of shade-grown coffee practices, environmental stewardship, and the social and economic challenges faced by small producers.

At TEDxBard 2025, Antonio’s talk will shed light on the structural issues in the global coffee economy, while advocating for meaningful reforms which empower producers and ensure a fairer distribution of value throughout the coffee supply chain.

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Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

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http://tedx.bard.edu/

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