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March 10, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Capture Your Audience’s Attention | Athens | TED Idea Search

How to Capture Your Audience’s Attention | Athens | TED Idea Search
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Key Takeaways

  • 1In the birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition, nine extraordinary speakers gathered in Athens for the TED Idea Search, e...
  • 2The diverse group of speakers brought ideas spanning from fashion manufacturing to microbiology, from brain science to data visualization.
  • 3Dr.
  • 4The panel of judges included Kelly Stoetzel, who has worked in TED curation for 20 years and has helped thousands of speakers develop their talks.
  • 5The rehearsal process proved challenging for many speakers.

Overview

In the birthplace of democracy and the world's oldest debating tradition, nine extraordinary speakers gathered in Athens for the TED Idea Search, each hoping to earn a coveted spot on the main TED stage in Vancouver. The stakes couldn't be higher – only one speaker would advance to represent Athens to the world.

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