TEDxVeroBeach 2025

TEDxVeroBeach 2025

By Michael Strezinski

TEDxVeroBeach 2025: Breaking Barriers – Systems That Challenge the Status Quo.

Date and time

Location

The Emerson Center

1590 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960

Agenda

Alvaro Nuñez

Alvaro Nuñez


In his TEDx talk, Alvaro Nuñez explores the profound impact of discovering one’s purpose through his experience in the Marathon des Sables, the world’s toughest footrace. Alvaro carried a weight plat...

Amy (Rae) Bukszpan

Amy (Rae) Bukszpan


Amy (Rae) Bukszpan is the founder and owner of Banana Champs Performance Coaching and Behavioral Consulting, as well as the owner of Bukszpan Behavior Consultants. She is a doctoral-level Board Certi...

Blanca E Rodriguez

Blanca E Rodriguez


Blanca E Rodriguez will share how music and dance can serve as metaphors for overcoming life’s challenges. The core idea is to illustrate how these art forms can break barriers and help individuals n...

Bob Becker

Bob Becker


Bob Becker is an 80-year-old ultrarunner, race director, and record holder, who ran his first ultramarathon at the age of sixty and has not stopped since. Bob became the oldest finisher ever at the i...

David Hartmann

David Hartmann


David Hartmann is a tech innovator on a mission to break down barriers between big ideas and real-world impact. As the founder and CEO of The SilverLogic, he has made a career out of turning imaginat...

Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake

Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake


Known to the world as Lazarus Lake, Gary Cantrell is the enigmatic mastermind behind some of the most grueling endurance events ever conceived. From the infamous Barkley Marathons—where finishers are...

Harvey Lewis

Harvey Lewis


Harvey Lewis is an accomplished ultrarunner and high school social studies teacher from Ohio. He took 5 years to break 5 hours in the marathon and 17 years to qualify for Boston. But with the consis...

Jürgen Schwanitz

Jürgen Schwanitz


In this talk, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses across various industries. We’ll cover the practical applications of AI, from automating routine tasks to enhancing ...

Lynda Sloan Allen, MEd, CPP

Lynda Sloan Allen, MEd, CPP


This is about our children’s education, the decades-long process that determines the quality of their lives and how capable and productive they will become. According to the national Stand Together K...

MIke Melton

Mike Melton


Mike Melton is a cornerstone of the ultrarunning community, renowned for his precision and dedication in timing some of the most challenging endurance events across the United States. As the founder ...

Sandra Villines

Sandra Villines


Sandra Villines is an accomplished ultrarunner, endurance coach, and a most inspiring figure in modern long-distance running. Known for her grit, resilience, and extraordinary accomplishments, Sandra...

Terri Graham

Terri Graham


Dr. Terri A. Graham is a seasoned executive with thirty years of leadership development and education administration experience. She is the President and CEO of The Terri Graham Consulting Group. She...

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Highlights

  • 5 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 1:00 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Community • City & Town

Join us for an electrifying day of ideas worth spreading at TEDxVeroBeach 2025, where we explore the theme “Breaking Barriers: Systems That Challenge the Status Quo.” This year’s event brings together 12 visionary speakers—world-renowned champions, trailblazing educators, and pioneering minds at the forefront of AI technology—to share groundbreaking ideas that are reshaping the way we think, learn, and innovate.


From the triumphs of athletic excellence to the transformative power of education and the limitless potential of AI, our speakers will take you on a journey through systems that are breaking down barriers and propelling humanity to new heights. Each hour will feature three thought-provoking talks, interspersed with intermissions designed to inspire connection and reflection.


Guests will enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, fine wine, and refreshing beverages, all while being serenaded by live musical performances from the talented students of Indian River Charter High School. These artistic interludes will provide a vibrant backdrop to a day filled with intellectual stimulation and creative energy.


Whether you’re an athlete, educator, technologist, or simply a curious mind, TEDxVeroBeach 2025 promises to ignite your imagination and challenge your perspective. Together, we’ll explore the systems, ideas, and lessons that are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible.


Date: November 2, 2025

Location: The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, Florida

Theme: Breaking Barriers: Systems That Challenge the Status Quo

Speakers: 12 visionary leaders in sports, education, and AI technology

Highlights: Live music, gourmet food and drinks, and unforgettable ideas


Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change. Join us at TEDxVeroBeach 2025.


TEDxVeroBeach is an independently organized event licensed by TED. Follow us for updates on speakers, tickets, and more!

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Michael Strezinski

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Nov 2 · 2:00 PM EST