Diverse Lineup of Speakers and Performers Announced for TEDxLasVegas Event

The second annual TEDxLasVegas event will feature 19 voices across business, healthcare, the arts, and social impact.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:34pm

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A diverse group of 19 speakers and performers have been selected to make presentations at TEDxLasVegas, an event in Downtown Las Vegas that will feature the theme 'Past. Present. Possible.' The second annual TEDxLasVegas event is scheduled for May 2-3 at the new AC/Element Marriott Hotel in Symphony Park, with the official TEDx talks to take place on May 3. The program will bring together voices across business, health care, the arts and social impact, and will also feature live performances from electric guitar and opera to powerful spoken word.

Why it matters

TEDxLasVegas is designed to connect ideas on stage with the energy in the room, creating a cohesive, emotional journey that brings people together and leaves a lasting impact. The diverse lineup of speakers and performers aims to expand how people think about the world around them.

The details

The TEDxLasVegas event will feature 19 speakers and performers, including a puppeteer, surgeon, aquarium director, and more. Some of the featured speakers include Paul Vautrinot, who works to help those struggling with addiction and homelessness; Derek Lux, a Las Vegas-based performer and puppeteer; Victoria Essner, who helps others navigate vision loss; and Dr. Michael Suk, a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon and healthcare leader.

  • The second annual TEDxLasVegas event is scheduled for May 2-3, 2026.
  • The official TEDx talks will take place on May 3, 2026.

The players

TEDxLasVegas

An annual event in Downtown Las Vegas that features a diverse lineup of speakers and performers.

Lauren Louzau

The organizer of TEDxLasVegas.

Paul Vautrinot

The executive vice president of CrossRoads of Southern Nevada and founder of the Shine A Light Foundation, who works to help those struggling with addiction and homelessness.

Derek Lux

A Las Vegas-based performer, puppeteer, and theatrical creator whose work spans stage, screen, and live entertainment.

Dr. Michael Suk

A nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon and healthcare leader who has served on national health care boards in Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“TEDxLasVegas is designed as more than a series of talks — it's a fully immersive experience. Every moment is intentionally designed to connect the ideas on stage with the energy in the room, so attendees don't just watch the talks, they feel them. We aim to create a cohesive, emotional journey that brings people together and leaves a lasting impact long after the day ends.”

— Lauren Louzau, TEDxLasVegas Organizer

“The lineup is designed to expand how people think. You might laugh, you might shed a tear, and you'll walk away thinking differently about how you engage with the world around you.”

— Cassie Snow, TEDxLasVegas Organizer

What’s next

Tickets for the TEDxLasVegas event are available through the tedxlasvegas.org website.

The takeaway

The diverse lineup of speakers and performers at TEDxLasVegas aims to create an immersive experience that inspires attendees to think differently about the world around them, connecting ideas on stage with the energy in the room.