When is the event?
TEDxBessies Creek 2026 takes place on July 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM at MATCH Theater, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
July 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM · MATCH Theater
One Evening. One Room. One Theme.
The schedule for TEDxBessies Creek 2026 - a curated evening of original talks, conversation, and community built around the theme "Be Human."
Get TicketsThe Evening's Journey
A 5:30 PM program built for presence, not passive consumption.
5:30 PM
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 evening.
Evening Program
Original TEDx Talks
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A curated sequence of talks on attention, identity, empathy, courage, technology, creativity, and the choices shaping what comes next.
Confirmed speaker lineup
Connection Break
Reflection & Conversation
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A structured attendee pause for notes, connection prompts, and informal conversation before the next set of ideas.
Final Session
Human Work, Human Future
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Talks and reflections on responsibility, community, trust, and what remains human in a noisy automated world.
Confirmed speaker lineup
Closing
Closing Reflection
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An organizer close, audience takeaway moment, and invitation to carry the ideas forward beyond the room.
The Venue
MATCH Theater
3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
This year's event takes place at MATCH Theater - 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.
Event begins at 5:30 PM on July 17, 2026.
Getting There - By Car
MATCH is located at 3400 Main Street in Midtown Houston. Parking details will be shared with registered attendees in your confirmation email.
Getting There - Public Transit
MATCH Theater is located along Houston's Main Street corridor, with Metro route information 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 5:30 PM evening 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.