Submit Your Idea

TEDxGeorgiaCollege Ignite provides middle and high school students with the opportunity to be part of TEDxGeorgiaCollege and to have special access to a unique learning environment. The Ignite experience offers young voices a dedicated platform to share their ideas alongside our main program. Student speakers will work with teachers and coaches and present their Ignite Talks on a focused stage, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to our community conversation about what it means to spark change.

If you're a middle or high school student with a spark of an idea that could change how we think, we want to hear from you. TEDxGeorgiaCollege Ignite gives young voices the stage to share powerful ideas that matter.

Tell Us About You

Preferred First Name

What is your preferred first name?

Parent or Guardian Information

Guardian Preferred First Name

Guardian Phone

Phone

Mailing Address

Your Idea Worth Spreading

Talk Title

What is the working title for your proposed idea? Provide a succinct and compelling title that clearly conveys the essential idea you wish to share with the audience. Your idea should also stimulate the audience's curiosity and self-interest. TEDx talks are about the audience, not about the speaker. Please note that your title may change.

Big Idea

In a sentence, what is your Big Idea? Tell us why you believe this talk presents an idea that is important, interesting, and unique. What is the Big Idea being presented that people have not yet heard or wouldn't intuitively know?

Spark

The theme for TEDxGeorgiaCollege 2025 is Spark. How does your talk explore or showcase "Spark"?

Idea Summary

Clearly outline the narrative arc of your talk. Include what the takeaway message will be—the Idea Worth Spreading. Show how you will get to that idea and what evidence underpins the conclusions.

Reaction

How do you want people to react to your idea? How do you want people to think or act differently as a result of your talk?

More About You

Tell us more about you. Sometimes it's about your credentials, sometimes not. What is it in your background or experience that connects you to this topic and makes you the right person to speak about it?

Why You?

Why are you the ideal person to share this idea?

School

What school do you attend?

Requirements for Submission

Ignite applicants must be currently enrolled in middle school (grades 6-8) or high school (grades 9-12), with parent or guardian consent required for all applicants under eighteen years of age. Selected Ignite speakers must be available for all required coaching sessions and the event date.

Selection decisions are final and not subject to appeal, and TEDxGeorgiaCollege reserves the right to decline any application for any reason. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selected Ignite speakers commit to participating in all required coaching and preparation sessions and must deliver their talk as developed through the coaching process. Talks must adhere to the agreed-upon content and timing, and speakers are expected to conduct themselves professionally throughout the process.

All content must align with TED's official content guidelines. TEDxGeorgiaCollege reserves the right to request content modifications, and final approval of all talk content rests with TEDxGeorgiaCollege organizers.

Talks will be recorded and may be shared online, in promotional materials, and at future events. By participating, speakers grant TEDxGeorgiaCollege unlimited rights to use recordings for non-commercial purposes. Speakers and families consent to photography and videography during the event, and media may be used for promotional purposes across TEDxGeorgiaCollege platforms.

Parent or guardian must complete all required waivers and emergency contact forms. TEDxGeorgiaCollege is not responsible for personal injury or property damage, and all minors must have designated adult supervision present at the event.

TEDxGeorgiaCollege reserves the right to modify event details, including date, time, and format. In case of event cancellation, participants will be notified as soon as possible. TEDxGeorgiaCollege is not responsible for travel or other expenses incurred by participants.

All official communication will be directed to provided parent/guardian contact information. Participants must respond promptly to requests for information or scheduling, and changes to contact information must be reported immediately.

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