July 4, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Event Schedule

Four sessions of ideas worth spreading, woven together with live musical performances at every break, lunch, and a grand finale.

Day Before — July 3, 2026

Speaker Rehearsal Day

All speakers are required to attend the full rehearsal on July 3rd, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Queenslake. Stage orientation, tech checks, and full run-throughs for all four sessions.
Speaker Info →
8:00 AM
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Welcome & Opening

Opening remarks and welcome to TEDxSoards Road at Queenslake.

8:10 AM
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Morning Session I— Speakers

The first of four powerful sessions featuring speakers sharing ideas worth spreading.

Session 1 Speakers

A
Angela Webber
Customer Experience & DEI
T
Trevor Shoemaker
Horse Racing & Business Intelligence
9:22 AM
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Break + Live Music

Refresh and connect while live musicians perform overlooking the 40-acre lake.

9:52 AM
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Morning Session II— Speakers

More voices sharing transformative ideas from the TEDx stage.

Session 2 Speakers

T
Tiamo De Vettori
Keynote Concert Speaker
O
Obet Pabon
Entrepreneurial Transformation
11:04 AM
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Lunch + Live Music

A catered lunch experience with live musical performances in the heart of Queenslake.

12:04 PM
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Afternoon Session I— Speakers

The afternoon begins with more speakers and ideas that will stay with you.

Session 3 Speakers

D
Dr. André P. Walton
Creativity & Innovation
D
Diane Darling
Networking & Relationship Intelligence
1:16 PM
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Break + Live Music

An afternoon musical interlude as the Kentucky sun shines over the paddocks.

1:46 PM
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Afternoon Session II— Speakers

The final speakers bring the day's ideas to a powerful crescendo.

Session 4 Speakers

2:58 PM
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Closing Music Finale

A grand musical finale to close America's 250th birthday TEDx celebration.

Event Day Information

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Doors Open
7:30 AM
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Program Begins
8:00 AM
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Program Ends
~4:00 PM
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Dress Code
Smart Casual
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Parking
On-site, free
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Tickets
$100 · 100 only