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TEDxHarvardSquare is an independently organized TEDx conference that brings together innovators, founders, researchers, and community leaders from Harvard, MIT, and beyond to share ideas worth spreading about our collective future. It operates under license from TED but is curated and produced by a local team.
The 2027 flagship event is themed “Against Entropy”, rage against the dying light.
This event is designed for YOU! It’s for founders, creators, students, investors, scientists, builders, and curious citizens who want to explore bold ideas and build what comes next together. It’s both a day of TEDx talks and an immersive gathering for discovery sessions, networking, and collaboration.
Please let us know about any accessibility needs or accommodations when you register, or email our team at tedxharvardsqconferences@gmail.com and we’ll work with you to support your experience.
Arrow Street Arts is located at 2 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Getting There: By T: The Harvard Square Red Line stop is approximately a 5-minute walk. Central Square is about 15 minutes on foot. By Bus: Multiple MBTA bus routes serve the area, including the 1, 66, and 96 buses. By Bike: Bluebike stations are located throughout Cambridge. Bike parking is available near the venue. By Rideshare: Uber and Lyft drop-off is available directly at the venue entrance. Parking: Limited street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood (metered and resident permit zones). We recommend these nearby parking garages: University Place Garage – 3-minute walk (44 Brattle St) Charles Square Garage – 5-minute walk (5 Bennett St) Harvard Square Garage – 7-minute walk (52 Church St) Due to limited parking in Harvard Square, we strongly encourage taking public transit, rideshare, or biking to the event.
For everyone’s comfort and safety, we recommend bringing only small personal bags or backpacks; large luggage or oversized items may not be allowed inside the main venue spaces. All bags are subject to standard venue and security checks in line with Harvard policies.
Water will be available at the venue, and we encourage you to bring a reusable, empty water bottle to refill throughout the day. Please avoid bringing large beverage containers or glass where possible.
Think smart casual or business casual. Be comfortable enough to move between sessions and explore, yet polished enough for photos and networking. Layers are recommended, as temperatures in meeting spaces can vary.
Professional photo and video teams will be capturing the event, including audience shots and crowd scenes, for use in TEDxHarvardSquare and TEDx-related materials. By attending, you acknowledge you may appear in event photos and recordings.
Talks are planned to be professionally recorded and, pending speaker and TEDx approval, will be published after the event on the official TEDxHarvardSquare and/or TEDx YouTube channels and linked from our website.
The program is designed primarily for adults and university-age attendees, with dense content and a full-day schedule. All are welcome, but the event is not tailored or designed for young children.
You’ll experience multiple curated sessions of short TEDx talks, plus interactive sessions, workshops, and pop-up experiences throughout the day, with scheduled breaks for coffee, refreshments, and conversation. Expect a full-day, multi-track experience rather than a single continuous lecture.
You can stay connected by joining our email list and following TEDxHarvardSquare on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) for updates, future events, and video releases. We’ll also share ways to plug into community meetups, partner programs, and future TEDxHarvardSquare gatherings in follow-up emails after the conference.