TEDxUIUC aims to enhance the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign community through a TED-like experience. It provides top thinkers and innovators and idealists a platform to share ideas through presentations, performance, discussions and more at a day-long conference.

Jill Kimmel: Jill will be speaking about building the comedic Kimmel empire and the tough yet eventful journey shared between herself and her brother Jimmy Kimmel. Her story will shock, inspire, and motivate anyone who strives to achieve their unimaginable dreams.

Brighton Jones: As a serial entrepreneur, Brighton has pursued unsuccessful ventures, however, after persistence and drive he had his big break on the hit show Shark Tank. Come listen to his talk around building Enso Rings and his experiences of starting over.

Meredith Jones: Meredith Jones is a prominent hedge fund investor who has helped lead investments across a half a billion dollar fund. Her belief in empowering women and transforming a predominantly male industry will be sure to open your eyes.

Donna Cox: Donna helped develop all of IMAX's data visualization technology, working with A-list stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Malavica Sridhar: Mal is a data enthusiast -- plain and simple -- and is currently pushing her passion for data in Silicon Valley as a Product Manager at CircleUp. After a career at McKinsey & Company, Mal was recruited by Google, AirBnB, and Dropbox amongst other technology empires. Her talk encompasses the importance of data and how it can make you the best version of yourself.

Kevin Zhang: Kevin was a near high school drop out. After leading a troublesome childhood, Kevin speaks of turning his life around and helping millions of children find their way off the streets and into more stable lifestyles.

Thomas Dowling: After nearly 20 years, Thomas has become UIUC's first Rhodes Scholar. His accomplishments have begun to put him amongst the ranks of those such as President Bill Clinton when he was an emerging leader. Thomas' impressive track record and inspiring story will be sure to blow you away.

Ahmed Musiol: Ahmed is a highly successful Hollywood producer who talks about the ins and outs of this glamorous industry. Justin Baldoni and Ahmed founded their production company and have made several hit shows for networks such as the CW.

MakerGirl: MakerGirl is a startup organization based in the UIUC. Its mission is to inspire young girls to pursue careers in STEM. Nishi Gupta and Rachel Tham talk about their experiences starting MakerGirl and scaling it against the hardships that come it.

Dr. Dale Abel: Dr. Dale Abel is a legendary doctor who received his MD in his teen years. His story of being a literal genius will leave you with jaw-dropping amazement. Come listen to his story surrounding exceptionalism and his personal mission to change the world.

Speakers this year will be covering everything from motivation to comedy to refugee rights. Buy your tickets today to get in on the experience!

Lunch, all speeches, and all breakout sessions are included in the price.