An interactive event designed to provide participants with practical skills or in-depth knowledge on a specific topic through presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities.
This inaugural sport symposium explores the powerful intersections of sport, civic engagement, and social change; bringing together leading voices in sport, media, and international sport policy to examine how athletes, organizations, and communities have shaped—and continue to shape—democratic life through sport.
TEDxUofM is an independently organized TED event at the University of Michigan bringing together speakers, performers, and ideas worth spreading. Our 2026 conference, Radiance, takes place on March 14 at the Power Center and features talks from Olympic athletes, innovators, and changemakers exploring themes of resilience, creativity, and discovery.
How can everyday objects—like quilts—help us tell stories about where we live and imagine where we're going? In this hands-on community workshop, participants will use fabric and simple quilt shapes to reflect on their experiences of life in the United States and share hopes for the future.
