TED Democracy Philidelphia: Founding Futures

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• Saturday, Jun 13, 2026  9am - 3:30pm

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Enjoy a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a daylong symposium featuring 15+ original TED Talks focused on the future of democracy.
Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to the United States' 250th birthday celebrations, this landmark event convenes bold thinkers and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions designed to inform and inspire.

Registration is required. Register through Fort Collins Museum of Discovery for any/all time blocks.
9:00AM-10:30AM
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12:00PM-1:30PM
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2:00PM-3:30PM
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Speakers include:
Jon Alexander: A London-based author who advocates for active citizenship and democratic renewal through writing, advising, and convening.

Terrill Bouricius (Burlington, VT): A former elected official who is working toward reform within the U.S. system of representation.

Aria Florant (Brooklyn, NY): CEO of Liberation Ventures, a catalyst for creating a culture of repair in America.

Jen Golbeck: A computer scientist and AI researcher from Sugarloaf Key, FL, whose work touches on the ethics of AI.

Xochitl Gonzalez: A Pulitzer Prize finalist author from Brooklyn, NY, and part-time staff writer at The Atlantic who focuses on economic inequality.

Shamichael Hallman (Rockville, MD): An author and national leader of the Urban Libraries Council, advancing libraries as essential civic infrastructure.

Sally Kohn: A nationally recognized television commentator, writer, and executive presence coach from Allentown, PA, who works with top executives and political leaders.

Janelle Persaud (Guyana): A media specialist and TEDxTurkeyen organizer focused on democracy, development, and governance in postcolonial societies.

Tami Pyfer: A former elected official and advisor based in South Jordan, UT, doing work around dignity in speech.

Laura Smythe: A Philadelphia journalist and communications specialist focused on the intersection of legacy journalism, social media, AI platforms, and the creator economy.

This event is produced by an outside organization and is unaffiliated with the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA website serves as a marketing outlet for events and promotions occurring inside the Downtown boundary. For questions regarding the event, please contact the event producer.