Speaker Lineup Announced
Meet the voices of "Be Human" - the thinkers, practitioners, and storytellers taking the TEDxBessies Creek stage on July 18.
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July 18, 2026 · Houston, TX · 100 Seats
Be Human.
In a world shaped by algorithms, automation, and noise - what does it truly mean to be human? On July 18, we gather 100 curious minds in Houston to find out.
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Ideas That Remind Us Who We Are.
TEDxBessies Creek 2026 is more than a conference. It's a reckoning.
At a time when we outsource our thinking, automate our empathy, and scroll past our neighbors, "Be Human" calls us back to what matters - our stories, our connections, our capacity to change.
This year, we're bringing together 100 people in Houston for a curated, intimate experience featuring original talks, real conversations, and ideas that don't just inform - they transform.
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Voices of "Be Human"
Speakers announced May 30, 2026.
We're finalizing a lineup of thinkers, practitioners, and storytellers who will take the stage on July 18 to share ideas rooted in human experience, human dignity, and human possibility.
See All SpeakersWhy "Be Human"?
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Human Connection
We live in the most connected era in history and the loneliest. "Be Human" explores what it takes to truly see - and be seen by - the people around us.
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Human Potential
Every person in that room carries an unrealized idea, an untold story, or an underestimated gift. "Be Human" is about what becomes possible when we stop shrinking.
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Human Responsibility
Progress without humanity isn't progress at all. "Be Human" asks what we owe each other - and what kind of world we're building with the choices we make today.
What's Happening
Tickets Now Available on Humanitix
We chose Humanitix intentionally - a ticketing platform that donates 100% of its profits to charitable causes. Every ticket you buy gives back. Secure your seat today.
Get TicketsVolunteer Orientation Coming Soon
Interested in helping bring "Be Human" to life? Our volunteer orientation is open. Join the team behind the event.
Get InvolvedThe Room Has 100 Seats.
One of Them Is Yours.
TEDxBessies Creek 2026 is a rare, intimate gathering - not a stadium, not a livestream. When seats are gone, they're gone. If you've been waiting for a reason to show up, this is it.