TEDx South Congress
May 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TEDx South Congress is more than an event
It’s a community that fosters ideas that changes the community. As one of 2,500+ TEDx communities worldwide, we are dedicated to curating powerful ideas, igniting conversations, and inspiring action.
Founded under the vision of Dr. Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBA, a thought leader in knowledge curation and transformative storytelling, TEDx South Congress is an initiative of Ideas into Action, a Texas-based nonprofit that believes in the power of ideas to build stronger, more connected communities.
As part of TED’s global TEDx program, TEDxSouthCongress brings people together through live talks and TED videos, creating a space for bold ideas, deep discussions, and meaningful connections. These independently organized events are driven by local volunteers passionate about sparking change.
Since 2009, TEDx has empowered over 40,000 events in 130+ countries, proving that one idea can change everything.
Keynote by MAYOR KIRK WATSON
From battling cancer in his thirties to transforming healthcare access for an entire city, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has turned personal adversity into visionary public policy. Join us as this three-term mayor and former Texas Senator takes the TEDx stage to share how his remarkable journey shaped his mission to make Austin more affordable, innovative, and inclusive. With a proven track record of building consensus across political divides, Watson will reveal the leadership principles that helped him secure a $2.5 billion medical investment for Austin and address the city’s most pressing challenges, from homelessness to transportation.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a leader Texas Monthly described as “a man with a vision of what the community wants—and the moxie to carry it out.
Get you tickets now:
May 3rd
Location: ACC Highland Campus – Austin PBS TV Station
The Austin Technology Council is not an official sponsor… but this is the type of event we believe in promoting on our Austin Tech Community Calendar.