For Speakers

The Speaker
Experience

Project TEDxAfrica does not simply invite speakers. It builds them — contextually, narratively, and strategically — for global positioning.

What You Gain

Speaking here changes
your trajectory.

01

Global Visibility

Your idea is professionally produced and published through the TEDx ecosystem, creating a lasting digital asset that continues to reach audiences around the world.

02

Executive Credibility

A TEDx talk is more than a presentation, it is a globally recognised mark of thought leadership that strengthens your professional profile and opens new opportunities.

03

Strategic Relationships

Engage with an exceptional community of leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, academics, and changemakers in an environment designed for meaningful connection.

04

World-Class Preparation

Work alongside experienced coaches to shape, refine, and deliver a talk worthy of one of the world's most respected stages.

05

Curated Executive Experience

Beyond the stage, gain exclusive access to private engagements, institutional visits, and high-value conversations that extend the impact of your participation.

06

A Legacy That Endures

Your Project TEDxAfrica journey is professionally documented through film, photography, and editorial storytelling, creating assets that continue to strengthen your influence long after the event concludes.

Programme Details

Investment Details, on Request

Full programme details, including investment information, are shared directly with candidates who have been accepted into the speaker application process. Request the programme brochure and our team will send it to you personally.

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Selection Criteria

Who We Accept

The 100 positions are not filled on the basis of fame, following, or professional seniority alone. They are filled on the basis of idea quality, intellectual readiness, and the potential for lasting contribution.

We are looking for
  • A genuinely original idea worth sharing
  • A perspective shaped by authentic African context
  • Professional credibility and lived experience
  • Willingness to invest in the preparation process
  • Commitment to the full five-day experience
Backgrounds we welcome
  • Policy and governance
  • Technology and innovation
  • Finance and enterprise
  • Arts, culture, and creative industries
  • Science, climate, and development
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Five-day Project TEDxAfrica journey
Five-Day Programme

What the Five Days Look Like

From executive arrival to the main stage: each day of the programme is deliberately structured to move speakers through preparation, immersion, and performance at the highest level.

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