
Visit Philadelphia, TED Democracy, and Temple University Beasley School of Law
Invite You To:
TED Democracy LIVE
A Livestream Event
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Klein Hall
1719 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19122
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Law Library at Temple University Beasley School of Law will host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a daylong symposium featuring 15+ original TED Talks focused on the future of democracy. Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to America’s 250th birthday celebrations, this landmark event convenes bold thinkers and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions designed to inform and inspire.

Through a collaboration with Visit Philadelphia and the American Library Association, and sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts, libraries across the country are hosting satellite livestream events — expanding access to these critical conversations and fostering local engagement nationwide.
We’re proud to serve as a host site and bring this important civic moment to our local community. Refreshments will be provided – so that we can accurately estimate attendance, please register below.
SESSION TIMES
Please join Temple Law for livestream sessions featuring 15+ original TED Talks across three sessions focused on the future of democracy. With registration, you are welcome to attend any or all sessions that your schedule allows.
Session 1 will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Session 2 will be from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Session 3 will be from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FAQs
Who can attend the TED Democracy LIVE event at Temple Law?
Everyone! Please join the TED Democracy LIVE event if you are a part of Temple Law and Temple University’s communities, or the larger Philadelphia community.
Is this event free to attend?
Yes! This livestream event is FREE to attend at Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Who is speaking at this event?
The TED Democracy: Founding Futures speaker line-up can be found here.
Do I need to attend the entire event, or can I come for part of it?
While your registration is for the entire day, you are free to attend as much or as little of the program as your schedule permits.
Additional questions?
Please contact Jackie Kelly at jackiekelly@temple.edu.
REGISTER NOW
To register for the TED Democracy LIVE event at Temple University Beasley School of Law, please fill out the form below:

