Description:

Two Northwestern University engineers — Mark C. Hersam and Alessandro Rotta Loria — will present at this year’s TEDxChicago, an independently organized TED event that promotes “ideas worth spreading.” Northwestern faculty, staff and students who register through this link will receive a 25% discount off tickets. 

What: TEDxChicago 2024

Where: 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago | Harris Theater Millennium Park

When: Friday, September 27 | 2:00pm-7:00pm

About the Event:

Rooted in the vibrant and dynamic city of Chicago, a hub of innovation, culture, and resilience, TEDxChicago celebrates the city’s unique spirit and its history of fostering groundbreaking ideas and movements. Our event serves as a beacon of hope and progress, reflecting Chicago's legacy as a place where visionaries and change-makers converge to make a difference. As we gather in this great city, we honor those who are Lighting the Way toward a brighter tomorrow, both on the stage and among all of you. Join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way in this extraordinary journey of discovery, where the power of ideas will illuminate our path and inspire us all to become leaders in our own right.