Pre-Conference Weekend Events

The weekend leading up to TEDxUStreetWomen 2025 is filled with energy, inspiration, and connection. From our Masquerade Meet & Greet Happy Hour to VIP experience, local tour, and curated networking events, every day offers unique opportunities to connect, explore, and celebrate what it means to be Bold, Brilliant and a Badass. Cap it all off with the People’s Choice Talent Showcase auditions, where bold new voices audition for the 2026 TEDx stage. It’s a weekend designed to spark ideas, build relationships, and set the stage for an unforgettable conference. Start the celebration early—be part of the pre-conference experience.

Friday October 31

The TEDxUStreetWomen Masquerade Meet & Greet Happy Hour sets the stage for a weekend of inspiration, connection, and unstoppable energy. Held on Halloween evening, this pre-conference celebration invites attendees, speakers, sponsors, and community members to gather in a festive atmosphere that blends seasonal fun with the spirit of TEDx. Guests are encouraged to bring a mask—whether playful, elegant, or symbolic—as a way to mark the occasion and step into an evening of curiosity and discovery. More than just a social mixer, this Happy Hour is a chance to meet the voices behind the ideas, forge new relationships, and feel the pulse of the community that makes

*No extra cost—open to all ticket holders. Just sign up! Conference registrants will receive full details after registration

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Saturday November 1

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 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!

Disclaimer: Per TED requirements, the Talent Showcase is a separate ticketed event, even though it takes place during the pre-conference weekend. For more information, please contact info@tedxustreetwomen.com.

Sunday November 2

The VIP Intimate gathering is an exclusive pre-conference event designed to bring together a select circle of visionary leaders, speakers, sponsors, and supporters in an intimate and inspiring setting. Held the day before the main TEDxUStreetWomen conference, this experience is an opportunity to meet with changemakers, share stories, and build authentic connections that set the tone for the weekend ahead. Guests will enjoy a carefully curated experience designed to spark conversation and community, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the energy, purpose, and brilliance fueling TEDxUStreetWomen. With limited seating available, this gathering promises to be a meaningful prelude to an unforgettable conference experience.

*This event is no cost to VIP ticket holders and After Party/Pre-Conference Events ticket holders. Space is limited and sign-up is required. Event details will be sent after you register.

Join the movement

Be part of something bigger at the 5th Annual TEDxUStreetWomen Conference on November 3, 2025. Our mantra, Bold + Brilliant = Badass, powers our theme Be Unstoppable—a celebration of bold voices, brilliant ideas, and unstoppable energy. Seats are limited—register today and join the movement to be unstoppable. What are you waiting for?