TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Pitch [Ideas Change Everything]

Imagine stepping off the red dot to roaring applause. You’ve just delivered the TEDx talk you have carried with you and worked toward for some time. Your idea is no longer only yours. It is out in the world, shared with a worldwide audience.

Every TEDx journey begins somewhere. For most speakers, it begins by making the case that the idea changes everything. An idea that is clear, original, meaningful, and ready to move an audience.

You can take that first step on Monday, November 16, at The Metropolitan Club in Willis Tower. Whether your goal is TEDxLakeShoreDrive or another TEDx event anywhere in the world, this session is designed to help you turn your idea into a pitch people remember.

How do you prepare for this?
If you are curious or not quite ready yet, this is the best opportunity to find out what an Idea Pitch looks like. If you are ready, practice and time your pitch for up to 2 minutes. Arrive in the meeting room by 4:45 pm for a debrief and walk-through. Bring your friends, family, and fans to cheer you on. Early-bird registrants will receive a guidebook to Willis Tower by November 13, 2026.

TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon*
Idea Pitch on November 16, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm promptly

Amy Segami, founder & organizer of TEDxLakeShoreDrive, and speaker coach Bob Roitblat will show you what a strong TEDx pitch sounds like and what event organizers are looking for. You will have time to develop and practice your pitch, then take the stage and deliver it.

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*The Salon events are designed to share ideas, updates, and networking, all things related to TED, TEDx, and along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.

TEDxLakeShoreDrive 2026