Do you have an idea worth spreading?

Selecting speakers for the TEDxTinHau Women stage is one of the most exciting parts of our year. We are always looking for fresh perspectives and voices that would be of interest to women of Hong Kong and the world.

We source our speakers from a combination of research and applications from the public.  You can nominate yourself, or you can nominate someone else. It could be your colleague, your friend, or someone you’ve heard with an inspiring idea. We carefully review every application, and selected applicants are invited for a short audition in front of members of our TEDxTinHau Women committee. 

Fundamentally, we are looking for ideas from our speakers that can inspire the audience to think in new ways, and who will challenge and educate us through their talk. From the first year, we have made it our responsibility to make sure that our program reflects diversity in the line-up, both in terms of ideas as well as representation of Hong Kong communities.

How to apply for yourself or someone else

Whether it’s yourself or someone you know with a great idea to share, fill in this online form to tell us more. The deadline for 2026 applications is 13 March Midnight.

After submitting an application, you may be invited to partake in-person audition which will be held on HK Island tentatively 16 March. If you are not asked, it does not mean you will not be selected. All applicants will receive a final reply by the end of April 2026.

What can you expect at the auditions?

This is an invitation for us and our community to get to know you. Set in a casual, relaxed, and intimate environment, we hope our committee will gain better insights into you as a speaker and into the topic of your TEDx talk. There are no slides – it’s just you, a mic, and a small room full of people waiting to hear your Idea Worth Spreading.

Throughout this assessment process we also keep an eye and close liaison with TED Global so all talks keep to the TED Content Guidelines, including the don’ts:

• No selling from the stage

• No political agendas

• No religious proselytizing (including new age beliefs)

• Only good science

Speaking at TEDx is more than a simple talk, it’s people from our community sharing a big idea. We advise all potential speakers to consider the time commitment: from August until the event in October, the talk development and rehearsal process, supported by professional coaches, requires work on a weekly basis to make sure the talk is a success. 

Read more in the TEDx Speaker Guide. 

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Originally written in 2018 by Stefanie Myers, former Co-Chair, co-founder, and Head of Curation and Community. 

Last updated in March 2026 by Head of Curation, Treena Nairne, on behalf of TEDxTinHauWomen