TEDxYouth@ChavisWay – Stories Beyond Boundaries

Rooted & Reaching

May 2, 2026

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC

This year's theme, Rooted & Reaching, celebrates the power of young people whose stories grow from strong foundations and stretch toward a better future. It's about taking what grounds us and using it to reach for impact—to spark ideas, build bridges, and imagine new ways forward. Registration will open soon!

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Meet the 2026 Presenters and Performers

The 2026 TEDxChavisWay Youth is a celebration of young people grounded in their identities, communities, and cultures, while boldly stretching toward new ideas, possibilities, and impact. This year’s speakers and performers represent a dynamic cross-section of student leaders, artists, advocates, scientists, storytellers, and change-makers from across North Carolina and beyond. From public policy to poetry, […]