WELCOME TO A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
TEDx Speaker
Step into a day of bold ideas and fearless voices. Our TEDxUStreetWomen speakers will take the stage to share powerful, thought-provoking talks centered on this year’s theme: Be Unstoppable. From personal triumphs to groundbreaking solutions, each speaker will inspire you to push boundaries, defy limits, and move with purpose.
Women Owned Business Market & Networking
Celebrate innovation and empowerment in our Women-Owned Business Marketplace, where attendees can shop, connect, and support brilliant entrepreneurs. This vibrant space fosters meaningful networking, business growth, and community building—all while spotlighting the unstoppable power of women-led ventures.
Pre-Conference
Events*
Kick off your TEDxUStreetWomen experience in style at our exclusive VIP Meet up's during the weekend before the conference. Network with our speakers, sponsors, and changemakers in an elegant, relaxed setting. This is a rare opportunity to build authentic connections and engage in deep conversations before the main event. Separate sign-up required.
After Party &
Networking
End the day in style at our official After Party, a celebration of culture, community, and creativity. Enjoy music, dancing, photo ops on the iconic red carpet, and networking.
Talent Showcase
Auditions*
Join us for the TEDxUStreetSalon Talent Showcase Auditions, where bold voices compete for a chance to take the stage at our 2026 conference. Curated under the theme “Remember. Reclaim. Rise. Strength is in Community,” this powerful afternoon celebrates resilience and collective vision. Hear from Kelsye Adams, Cultural Catalyst, as she talk about what it means to be a community and how she is shaping civic power in DC. Admission includes your ability to vote for the next TEDxUStreetWomen speaker! You get to choose who will be on the red dot next year! Separate registration required.
Fireside Chat
Speakers
Be inspired by Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, HonD — the first African American woman in Maryland to purchase a block. Discover what drives her and why legacy matters during our Fireside Chat.