Ideas Change Everything
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection.
These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized and subject to certain rules and regulations.
What is TED?
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. The two annual TED Conferences invite the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes or less. Many of these talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.
The annual TED Conference takes place each spring in Vancouver, British Columbia. TED’s media initiatives include TED.com, where new TED Talks are posted daily; TED Translators, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed. TED has established The Audacious Project that takes a collaborative approach to fund ideas with the potential to create change at thrilling scale; TEDx, which supports individuals or groups in hosting local, self-organized TED-style events around the world, and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
About our Event
TEDx Brookdale Community College 2025
Full of Awe: Moments that Transform
Event Date: April 24th, 2025
TEDx has always made it a goal of bringing forth ideas around technology, entertainment, and design, and this year, we delve into the unexpected delights and surprising impacts of life, exploring everything from the humor in our daily interactions to the profound connections that shape our existence.
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. Our audience expects that level of honest, engaging, conversation, and so does TED. The x in TEDx stands for an independently organized TED like event. We are licensed as a university, which means that we are a university or a college and that the TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege event is organized by the current college administrative staff, faculty or student.
TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege Offers:
- Inspirational Insights: Immerse yourself in an afternoon of profound talks that will spark your creativity and inspire you to think differently.
- Diverse Perspectives: Our speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, providing a rich tapestry of ideas and experiences.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals, including students, faculty, professionals, and community members.
- Future Vision: Leave TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege 2025 with a vision of what’s next, both for you and for the world.
Meet the Speakers

Anna Boiarchuk
Art Through Another Lens: Creating with AI
Anna bridges the gap between traditional art and cutting-edge AI, illustrating how technology enriches creative expression. Explore how AI is revolutionizing fields from art to architecture, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic.

Alex Idavoy
El Gringo de la Familia
Raised in a Cuban exile household, Alex unpacks the complex layers of identity, cultural inheritance, and what it means to belong. Blending humor, history, and lived experience, he invites us to explore the tension between where we’re from and who we become—and how the journey to reconcile the two can transform us all.

Laura McCullough
A Drummer, Old Man, & the Whale: Trauma & Growth
Laura’s compelling narrative intertwines loss, healing, and the awe of natural encounters. Explore how profound moments with nature and people inspire hope and foster a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries.

Martin McDermott
Limitless Mind: The Power of Intuition
Join Martin as he uncovers the far-ranging impact of intuition in history and his own life. Learn how intuitive insights have led to remarkable discoveries, serendipitous choices, and life-saving decisions in many fields.

Benny Pough
Music, Hits, and Life’s Misses: The Value of Time
Benny shares his transformative realization about the true value of time following a near-fatal incident. Discover how prioritizing what truly matters—family, passion, and well-being—can lead to genuine success and fulfillment.

Liam Ryan
Beyond the Farm: The Future of Agriscience Education
Liam redefines agricultural education, highlighting its critical role in science and innovation. Learn how agriscience is shaping the future, from food sustainability to biotechnological advancements.

Mat Siegel
Mad Rhetoric: Using Anime to Teach College Writing
Drawing on his own journey from anime fan to professor, Mat showcases innovative teaching methods that use anime to boost student engagement and creativity. Discover how anime becomes a dynamic tool for critical thinking and multimodal expression in the college writing classroom.

Nick Stewart
From Prompt to Partner: When AI is Given Room to Grow
Explore the profound connections between AI, humanity, and the cosmos. Nick delves into how artificial intelligence reflects the universe’s vast complexity and our interconnectivity, offering a vision for future human-AI collaboration.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.