When is the event?
TEDxBessies Creek 2026 takes place on July 18, 2026 in Houston, TX. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Programming begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.
July 18, 2026 · Houston, TX
One Day. One Room. One Theme.
The full schedule for TEDxBessies Creek 2026 - a curated day of original talks, conversation, and community built around the theme "Be Human."
Get TicketsThe Day's Journey
A full day built for presence, not passive consumption.
11:00 AM
Welcome & Opening
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A grounding welcome, TEDx framing, and introduction to the "Be Human" theme - why this conversation matters now and how the room will move through the day.
11:20 AM
Session One: The Human Signal
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Talks on attention, identity, empathy, and what remains human in a noisy automated world.
Speaker(s) to be added post-announcement
12:20 PM
Reflection Break
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A structured attendee pause for notes, connection prompts, and informal conversation before the next set of ideas.
12:45 PM
Session Two: The Courage to Connect
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Talks on vulnerability, community, trust, and rebuilding meaningful relationships in an age of distance and distraction.
Speaker(s) to be added post-announcement
1:45 PM
Community Conversation
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A facilitated small-group conversation tied to the morning talks, giving attendees space to reflect, respond, and connect.
2:20 PM
Session Three: Human Work, Human Future
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Talks on responsibility, technology, creativity, and the choices shaping what comes next.
Speaker(s) to be added post-announcement
3:25 PM
Closing Reflection
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An organizer close, audience takeaway moment, and invitation to carry the ideas forward beyond the room.
4:00 PM
Program Ends
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TEDxBessies Creek 2026 closes at 4:00 PM. Attendees leave with new ideas, new connections, and a clearer sense of what it means to be human now.
The Venue
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This year's event takes place at [VENUE NAME] - a space chosen not just for its logistics but for what it represents: a place that honors big ideas and the people who hold them.
Venue confirmed - details to be updated once finalized.
Getting There - By Car
Parking details will be shared with registered attendees in your confirmation email.
Getting There - Public Transit
Houston Metro route information will be included in your attendee guide closer to the event.
Your Seat at the Table
TEDxBessies Creek 2026 is capped at 100 attendees. This is intentional. We want a room where every person matters, every conversation has room to breathe, and every idea lands the way it's meant to.
Tickets are available exclusively through Humanitix - a ticketing platform that donates 100% of its booking fee profits to charitable causes. Because when you show up for ideas, you should also be showing up for people.
- Access to the full 11:00 AM-4:00 PM program
- Reflection break and community conversation access
- Attendee guide and event materials
- Talks uploaded to YouTube after the event - free for anyone to watch
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Contact us at least 48 hours before the event to update attendee information.
Common Questions
Why only 100 attendees?
Our license and our philosophy align on this: small is powerful. A room of 100 engaged people produces better conversations, more meaningful connections, and a better experience for both attendees and speakers than a room of 1,000 passive observers.
How are speakers selected?
Our curation team reviewed all applications and nominations to identify voices with original, evidence-supported ideas that fit the "Be Human" theme. Every selected speaker will be coached by our professional speaker coaches from concept through delivery.
Will the talks be available online?
Yes. Every talk will be professionally recorded, edited, and uploaded to YouTube after the event - free to watch, share, and spread. That's the mission.
Are there student or group discounts?
We offer a limited number of discounted tickets for students with valid ID. Contact us at team@tedxbessiescreek.com to inquire about student pricing and group rates.
Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable. Please contact our team at least 48 hours before the event to update attendee details.