April 20, 2024
Featuring live TED talks and performances exploring & embracing the idea of UNITY
Collaboration. Community. Creativity. Comedy.
Ten fascinating speakers and performers from the worlds of entertainment, education, healthcare, science, and faith.
In our 11th year, TEDxAsburyPark has a new home: The all-new Bell Theater at the historic Bell Works building.
Our 250 TED Talks have been enjoyed by 6000 live guests and viewed 7 million times online.
Our day of UNITY
The Worst Election Ever
Dr. Greg Jackson
Creator of “History Doesn’t Suck”
A top ten history podcast on Spotify and Apple
We Can Prevent Breast Cancer
Dr. Manpreet Kohli
Renowned RWJ Barnabas breast cancer surgeon wants to put herself out of a job
We are all Influencers
Dustin Ross
Co-host, “The Friend Zone” with 60 million listeners
Host of RevoltTV’s “Bet on Black”
Do Vampires Cast Reflections?
Eric Nuzum
Author and podcast pioneer at NPR and Audible has garnered hundreds of millions of listens
Unity isn’t about becoming UniFORM: Unlearning and Relearning Our Labels
Dr. LaNysha Adams
Best Indie Book Award Winner for “Me Power”
Director of Student Wellness at Sante Fe Community College
Demons in the Pillbox
Dr. Jawad Saleh
Board-certified in Critical Care and Pharmacy at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC
Is it Bullying or Ordinary Meanness?
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Psychologist and creator of “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast.
Author of ”Kid Confidence” and “Growing Friendships”
Indivisible
Scott Carter
Emmy-nominated producer of TV political talk series at HBO and ABC
Co-creator of Emmy-winning PBS series “Love & Respect with Killer Mike”
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Sydney Montgomery
Founder of Barrier Breakers®, helping marginalized students achieve academic success
The Truth About Solving Climate Change
Dr. Joseph Romm
“Hero of the Environment” – Time
“100 People Changing America” – Rolling Stone
Alexander Simone & Whodat? Live Crew
Original Music
Asbury Park-based musician/songwriter
“‘Even Now’ delivers a message of unity” -Asbury Park Press
UNITY Event Host
Erin Maguire
NYC-based comic and creator of “Dear Pod”
TEDxAsburyPark’s favorite host
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TEDxAsburyPark is the largest, highest-rated TEDx conference on the east coast.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.