TEDx Walden Pond "The Courage to Pay Attention"
October 21, 2026
Lincoln, MA
Speaker applications for 2026 are now closed.
TEDx Walden Pond "The Courage to Pay Attention"
October 21, 2026
Lincoln, MA
Speaker applications for 2026 are now closed.
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About TEDx Walden Pond
Our 2026 Theme
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Our 2026 Theme
"The Courage to Pay Attention"
We are thrilled to announce that our theme for TEDx Walden Pond 2026 is "The Courage to Pay Attention."
This theme can hold conversations about anything from everyday attention to technology, and the quiet power of noticing what’s right in front of us. What becomes possible when we pay attention?
Our event will take place in Lincoln, Massachusetts on October 21, 2026.
Speaker applications for 2026 are now closed. We will inform applicants of our decisions in May.
Our Board
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Our 2026 Theme
Co-founded by Jessica Cooper and Dr. Nick Morgan, TEDx Walden Pond is supported by distinguished board members, including David Meerman Scott. Meet our board.
Do you have a TEDX talk in you?
Do you have a TEDX talk in you?
Do you have a TEDX talk in you?
Our speakers are hand picked to represent a wide variety of topics and offer thought provoking insights and new ideas. Speaker applications for 2026 are now closed. We will inform applicants of our decisions in May.
Curious about what makes a good TED talk? Read our "Is a TED Talk Right For You?" guide, our TEDx Walden Pond Speaker Resources and Three Common TEDx Application Mistakes documents, and view TED’s Secret to Great Public Speaking.
We encourage local voices to apply and we will prioritize speakers with roots in our community and region, though superb proposals from outside areas will also be considered. This is an in-person event; speakers traveling from outside Lincoln must plan to arrive at least 24-48 hours in advance and cover their own travel and lodging.
ALDEN STONER
DAVID MUÑIZ SUPPLE
DAVID MUÑIZ SUPPLE
Alden E. Stoner is CEO of Nature Sacred, a national nonprofit supporting green spaces—called Sacred Places—that offer a temporary place of sanctuary, encourage reflection, provide solace, and engender peace and well-being.
DAVID MUÑIZ SUPPLE
DAVID MUÑIZ SUPPLE
DAVID MUÑIZ SUPPLE
David Muñiz Supple, a New England native and Tufts Architectural graduate (’02), founded New England Design & Construction in 2005 to champion the legacy of the Architect as Master Builder. As an accomplished author, speaker, and humanitarian, David is dedicated to uniting and elevating the professions shaping our built environment worldwide.
BRENT FREEMAN
DAVID MUÑIZ SUPPLE
BRENT FREEMAN
Brent J. Freeman is a visionary entrepreneur and creator of The Alchemy of Joy®, a groundbreaking methodology that fuses neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotional rewiring to help high-achievers create lives of deep fulfillment.
KATE O'NEILL
MORGAN ENGLUND
BRENT FREEMAN
Kate O'Neill, the 'Tech Humanist' and strategic advisor to global organizations, brings over two decades of expertise helping leaders make human-centered technology decisions that create meaningful experiences and sustainable progress — her framework for aligning technological advancement with human values offers a timely blueprint for our shared digital future.
KAREN KELLY
MORGAN ENGLUND
MORGAN ENGLUND
Karen is a 3x founder, CEO, mom, and grassroots organizer, who’s spent 20+ years driving innovation across healthcare, marketing, media, and tech. Her previous ventures have been recognized among Boston’s “50 on Fire” and featured in Boston Business Journal and AdAge.
MORGAN ENGLUND
MORGAN ENGLUND
MORGAN ENGLUND
Morgan Englund is a former first responder and actor who’s lived with grit, purpose, and a deep respect for truth. Now, as a guide and healer, he helps others reconnect with themselves and move toward real transformation—one honest step at a time.
BRYANT MCBRIDE
MARETTA MOROVITZ
MARETTA MOROVITZ
Bryant McBride is a serial entrepreneur and award-winning filmmaker who speaks widely on leadership, organizational performance, and social justice. He made history as the first Black Class President at West Point and the first Black Vice President at the National Hockey League.
MARETTA MOROVITZ
MARETTA MOROVITZ
MARETTA MOROVITZ
Maretta Morovitz works at the MITRE Corporation, where she leads efforts in cyber denial, deception, and adversary engagement to help cyber defenders protect critical infrastructure and intellectual property. She is also the co-owner of Ignis Arts, a ballroom dance studio she opened in 2024.
FARAH NASSER
MARETTA MOROVITZ
FARAH NASSER
Farah Nasser is one of Canada's most recognizable faces in news. As an award winning news anchor and correspondent, Farah has spent 25 years reporting from the frontlines of history, interviewing world leaders and illuminating some of the world's most urgent issues. A master speaker and interviewer, Farah helps companies preserve human connection and trust in the age of AI.
TIM WASHER
TIM WASHER
FARAH NASSER
Tim Washer (Emcee) is a comedy writer and event emcee who's worked on Saturday Night Live, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and IBM. His award-winning corporate comedy has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and ADWEEK.
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