TEDxBerkeley 2026: Xperiment

At TEDxBerkeley 2026: Xperiment, we invite you to think about how small experimentation sparks change around the world.
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TEDXBERKELEY 2026: XPERIMENT

Every experiment begins with a question: What if?

Experimentation launches us on a new journey into the unknown. Every trial, whether it leads to success, failure, or something in between, becomes a part of the discovery process. Xperiment is about leaning into uncertainty with intention; trying what hasn’t been tried, breaking patterns, and embracing curiosity without the promise of a clear outcome.

At TEDxBerkeley 2026: Xperiment, we invite you to challenge assumptions, explore unfamiliar ideas, and embrace the uncertainty that comes with trying something new. From bold discoveries to unexpected turns, Xperiment is about the curiosity that pushes us beyond what we already know.

Join us on October 18th, 2026 at Pauley Ballroom as we ask new questions, test new possibilities, and see where they take us.

Before the talks even begin, come early from 2-3:30pm to experience:

Mini art gallery featuring Bay Area artists 🎨

Live music 🎶

Photo opps + interactive experiences 📸

Featuring speakers including 🎤 :

Angelica Hale

Singer, Broadway performer, and youngest-ever runner-up on America’s Got Talent, Angelica Hale has performed around the world and starred as Trisha in BOOP! The Musical on Broadway.

Patrick Poole

Research physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he conducts cutting-edge plasma physics experiments at the National Ignition Facility while advancing fusion research and making science accessible through education and outreach.

And more!

Please visit us at www.tedxberkeley.org for our speaker lineup and more information. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

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Students:

All students (UC Berkeley and Non-UCB) must bring a valid student ID matching their ticket to be admitted.

Please note:

If you are a current UC Berkeley student/faculty/staff member/alumnus, you may not purchase a discounted ticket on behalf of someone who does not qualify for that ticket, regardless of their relationship to you, unless it is for the BOGO50 deal.

Have questions on what you can bring, parking, speaker info, or nominating a speaker? Go to our FAQ linked below.

https://tedxberkeley.org/faq