TED Countdown Summit

Our world is in the midst of a hard reset. Institutions are faltering, and achievements, like the Paris Agreement, appear increasingly precarious. Critical challenges that mark everyday life remain unresolved, deepening fears about our shared future. 

Yet amid these headwinds, there are clear signs of progress toward a better world. Booming clean energy industries in China, the end of coal in the U.K., and a new generation of leaders in Kenya committed to leapfrogging old patterns of development, all point the way forward. Positive tipping points – many already in motion – can take us further, faster.

The Summit, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 16-18, 2025, will bring together a visionary group of global innovators, business executives, scientists, policymakers, next-generation leaders, artists, activists, and radical changemakers. This gathering will inspire commitment and collaboration, fast-track solutions, and create a world that proves better than we think. 

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