TED Democracy Live
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, UMA Libraries 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.
Free and open to the public!
What to Expect
- Livestream of 15+ brand-new TED Talks from the stage in Philadelphia
- A welcoming space for shared civic engagement
- Opportunities for reflection and conversation
