February 15th, 2025

Join us on February 15th for the 5th annual TEDxBreckenridge event! This year's theme, METAMORPHOSIS, invites you to an afternoon of:

  • Expanding your thinking: Thought-provoking TEDx talks on a variety of engaging topics relevant to our mountain community. 

  • Diverse perspectives: Connect with local artists, innovators, and community members.

  • Interactive Experiences: Network, exchange ideas and disrupt your ways of thinking with a diverse audience. 

Discover new ideas, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate the power of change at TEDxBreckenridge METAMORPHOSIS.

Announcing our 2025 METAMORPHOSIS

Speakers + Performers

  • Erfa Alani: Organizational Behavior Specialist

  • Thayer Hirsh: Entrepreneur Economic Development Specialist

  • Andrew Young: Communications Analyst

  • Ellen Petry Leanse: Neuroscience Educator

  • Drew Peterson: Professional Skier, Ultrarunner, Film-maker

  • Grace Klein: Summit County Student

  • Gabriella Zhelezny: Summit County Student

  • Lauren Panasewicz: Engineer, Disability Rights Advocate

  • Melanie Ash: Stylist

  • Patrick Murphy: Restaurant Owner, Hospitality Expert

  • Philip Wolf: Cannabis Educator

  • Walker Robinson: Youth Olympic Athlete

  • Keila + The Daughters of Immigrants: Poet

  • Ethan Greene: Backcountry Avalanche Forecaster, Meteorologist

Event Details

 

  • February 15th, 2025

  • Riverwalk Center at Breckenridge

    150 W Adams Ave,

    Breckenridge, CO 80424

  • We will feature 13 original TEDx Talks focused on local topics, issues, and expansive ideas.

    Come see professional skier Drew Petersen!

  • Join us for a local Art Exhibition the day of the event featuring 2025 Featured Artist Andrew Dengate

  • Purchase your very own METAMORPHOSIS swag, books from our speakers, local art, and more!

  • Experience the Riverwalk like you’ve never seen it before with amazing lights, interactive experiences, and thought-provoking visuals that will inspire you and make you re-think the space.

  • Basecamp Ticket: $50.00

    Our entry-level ticket price with all the bells and whistles.

    Supporter Ticket: $75.00

    Become one of our 25 initial supporters.

    Community Sponsor: $1,000.00

    Learn more here.

 

Learn About TEDxBreckenridge

Learn more about TEDxBreckenridge and consider donating so we can continue bringing programming like this to Summit County.

 
 
 
 

About TEDxBreckenridge

TEDxBreckenridge is a united community that encourages breakthrough thought leadership and collaboration for a better future for all. TEDxBreckenridge’s goal is to highlight local voices and further expand knowledge and learning opportunities in this county we all know and love. We aspire to ignite your curiosity, to re-ignite the passion for our community, and to provide space for you to pause and think.

At the end of TEDxBreckenridge, we hope to leave you re-connected, re-inspired, and full of ideas worth sharing.

TEDxBreckenridge is here to bring our community together through thoughtful conversation and exploration and to share the ways both nature and our unique community influence us.