Ideas that refuse to sit still.
TEDxNewy champions all that is remarkable, challenging and thought-provoking, from Novocastrian stages to a global audience.
60-Second Talk Night: one idea, one minute.
Our second Salon of 2026 brought Novocastrians to The Base in Newcastle West to share and hear ideas, each in just 60 seconds. Watch the recap and see what the night captured.
Our Signature Events
Every October we bring our biggest stage of the year to Newcastle. Our next flagship returns in 2026.
talks
What is a TEDx event?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a programme of local, self-organised 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-organised events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organised TED event.
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx programme, but individual TEDx events, like ours, are self-organised.
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TEDxNewy is built by Novocastrians, for Novocastrians. Pick a way in. We’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer with us
Six crews, year-round roles. No experience needed, just reliability and curiosity.
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Partner with us
Back the speakers, the stage and the next generation of Novocastrian storytellers.
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Nominate a speaker
Know someone with an idea worth spreading? Tell us before we hear it elsewhere.
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An independently licensed TED event in Newcastle, Australia, on Awabakal and Worimi Country. Join our community below:
Across the year we put events together in the aim of sharing ideas and thinking. We want you to be part of that.