Welcome!

We are thrilled to welcome you to TEDxLogan Circle!

Building on our success from our inaugural event 2024, we are excited to continue building an inclusive, diverse community in DC while amplifying DC innovator's stories through the TEDx platform. Our 2025 theme is "Rethink Courage," where we will celebrate stories of finding the courage to do what's right even when it's not easy. From stories of how you helped two opposing communities come to an understanding or how you built a new life-changing technology with limited resources, we look forward to hearing from diverse speakers on how they stepped into the courage to make a positive difference.

Secure your tickets today and join us as we build a community in DC!

Overview

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location: National Housing Center

1201 15th Street, NW | Washington, DC 20005

All ticket sales are final.

Meet the Speakers

Get ready to rethink your worldview! TEDxLogan Circle is thrilled to announce its powerful lineup of speakers for the 2025 event, themed “Rethink Courage.” This year’s selection follows an exceptionally competitive application process, with over 570 individuals from 44 U.S. states and 20 countries eager to share their stories of courage. After months of meticulous review, we’ve curated nine speakers whose stories truly embody the spirit of bravery and resilience, inviting us all to consider courage in new and unexpected ways.

• Beth Barr (Saint Clair Shores, MI)
• Guru Madhavan (Washington, D.C.)
• Dr. Ivy Akid (Baltimore, MD)
• Laura Singer (Washington, D.C.)
• Dr. Marakie Tesfaye (Atlanta, GA)
• Marc A. Coronel (Los Angeles, CA)
• Melissa Hunt (Seguin, TX)
• Noah Fenstermacher (Annapolis, MD)
• Romeo Gardner (Stafford, VA)

Join us this August 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. to hear their stories of courage live!

About The Team

TEDxLogan Circle is on the mission to build an inclusive community where DC innovators can connect, collaborate, and amplify their stories globally. The team, composed of volunteers from five generations of long-time locals and new residents who love DC, is eager to find new team members and partners with skills like marketing, event production, and more to grow together. 

Getting Involved

Are you interested in sponsoring, partnering, or volunteering? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at tedxlogancircle[dot]com/get-involved.