TED Announces Inaugural TEDSports Event in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TED announces the first-ever sports-focused event TEDSports, set to take place Sep 9 - Sep 11, 2025, at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN. Held in collaboration with TED, the event is curated and organized by Indiana Sports Corp, and Next Practice Partners and promises to host the world's boldest thinkers and changemakers to share ideas that encapsulate the past, present and future of sports.

TEDSports Indianapolis will include main stage TED Talks, interactive workshops, Discovery Sessions, panels, curated dinners and experiences that spark conversation and inspire attendees to impact the world through sports.

"Sports have always been about more than physical excellence – they embody strategy, innovation, and human potential," said Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program & Strategy Officer, TED. "This inaugural event in Indianapolis will explore the powerful intersection of athletics, science, technology, and social impact, bringing together thought leaders who are revolutionizing how we think about sports and sparking conversations that extend far beyond the playing field into our daily lives. We're excited to add this important new platform and meaningful conversations to the TED ecosystem."

The event, themed Game Changers, is co-chaired by Patrick Talty, President Indiana Sports Corp, and Neelay Bhatt, Founder & CEO, Next Practice Partners. Event registration and the first wave of speakers will launch on April 1, 2025 on https://TEDSports-Indianapolis.ted.com.

Stay up to date on future announcements about TEDSports Indianapolis via @TEDSportsIndy on Instagram, @TEDSportsIndy on X (Twitter) and TEDSportsIndianapolis on LinkedIn.

For more information, visit https://TEDSports-Indianapolis.ted.com or contact Jim Perry at [email protected].

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