Overview of the Speaker Open Call
\We are accepting applications from potential speakers for TEDxSophia U events from 2027onward./
For more details on the reason behind this open call, please click
Number of Speakers: Approximately 1
What we will work on together: develop a TEDx Talk Plan, prepare, and conduct a workshop
Other activities requested by TEDxSophia U in connection with the event
Application Process: Initial screening through a Google Form
(selected applicants will then be invited to an interview)
Application Form: https://forms.gle/j4N5U44WNSRf8RK78
Eligibility and Requirements: ・Able to communicate in Japanese
・Willing to work collaboratively with members of our team
・Share the values and mission of TEDxSophia U
For more information about our organization's mission, please click
What We Are Looking for in Our Speakers
Idea Content and Originality
・Having an idea you want to share and an ambition to drive positive social change through it.
・Enjoying Discussion and Being Open to Change
・Understanding and embracing working collaboratively with our team members to develop and
refine your talk.
What We Ask You to Avoid
・Self-promotion
・Ideas that are already widely recognized or well-established
・Talks that focus solely on past experiences and achievements
※All speakers are kindly requested to review and adhere to the official TEDx Content Guidelines
when developing their talks:
https://www.ted.com/tedx/organizer-guide/tedx-content-guidelines
Upcoming Schedule
2026
12/19(Sat): TEDxSophia U 2026 Main Event — Recommended to attend
12/31(Thu): Application deadline
2027
Early February: Announcement of application screening results
Mid-February~ Late March: Interviews (approximately 1~2rounds)
Mid-April: Final results announced
May: Initial meeting with our team members
Future meeting schedules and other details will be discussed and decided
October ~December: Rehearsals at Sophia University (approximately 3–5 sessions)
December: Main event
Typically held on the third Saturday of December
Application Form Details
Below is an excerpt of key questions and materials from the application form that we
recommend preparing in advance.
About your Idea
・A 30-second video introducing the idea you would like to explore in your talk and workshop (Format: mp4)
・Additional context or details about your idea that could not be fully covered in the video (up to 200 Japanese characters)
About TED・TEDx
Please watch the video below.
https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_anderson_ted_s_secret_to_great_public_speaking
・Your definition of an “idea” in the context of TED and TEDx (up to 50 Japanese characters)
・Reasons why you would like to speak at an event organized by TEDxSophia U (up to 100 Japanese characters)
Supplementary Information
・A brief biography to be included in materials such as our event brochure (up to 100 Japanese characters)
・Any additional supporting materials
Important Notes
・This call is for events from 2027 onward, not for our upcoming event in December 2026.
・While the exact date is yet to be confirmed, our events are typically held on the third Saturday of December.
・In accordance with TED and TEDx regulations, speakers participate on a voluntary basis without financial compensation.
・Preparation for your talk and workshop, as well as all regular communication with our team, will be conducted in Japanese. However, your talk itself may be delivered in English.
・Once selected, you will work closely with members of our Speaker Team leading up to the event. Please note that our team consists primarily of university students.
・All participants are required to comply with our Code of Conduct throughout this program. If any violation of the Code of Conduct is identified, we may withdraw the invitation to speak, even after a speaker has been selected.
https://www.tedxsophiau.com/event-code-of-conduct
Ready to share your idea worth spreading with the world? We look forward to receiving your application!
TEDxSophia U
Organizer Team
For Inquiries and Updates
Gmail: tedxsohiau2023@gmail.com
Instagram: tedxsohiauniversity