News Are we bold enough? Join TEDAI San Francisco this OctoberPosted by: TED Staff September 15, 2025at 12:00 pm EDTArtificial intelligence is shaping our lives faster than almost any other technology in history. It generates breathtaking breakthroughs and equally daunting questions. At TEDAI San Francisco 2025, taking place October 2122, were bringing those questions front and center.Are We Bold Enough?This one question, with infinite futures, will guide our theme for 2025. Together, well explore bold ideas and ask brave questions around how AI systems are reshaping the world transforming industries, institutions, communities and culture.For two days in October, TEDAI San Francisco will convene leading voices in AI, science, philosophy and design to spark conversations that matter.Before the main event (October 1819): A 48-hour Hackathon, where developers and researchers will collaborate at the frontier of whats possible.Day 1 (October 21): A full day of TED Talks bold ideas from the cutting edge of AI and beyond.Day 2 (October 22): Panels and interactive sessions designed to engage the audience in dialogue, debate and discovery.TEDAI San Francisco is about more than talks. Some of the most powerful moments happen offstage in the hallways, at the after-parties and in conversations between sessions. These are the moments when sparks fly, ideas evolve and collaborations are born.Well be announcing more speakers and panels soon, and we hope youll join us this Octoberin San Francisco, California, where youll have the opportunity to think differently, connect deeply and shape the future of AI together.TEDAI San Francisco 2024 (Photo: Gene X Hwang)Ilya Sutskever at TEDAI San Francisco 2023 (Photo: Gene X Hwang)TEDAI San Francisco 2023, Day 2: Panels and Interactive Sessions (Photo: Gene X Hwang)TEDAI San Francisco 2024, Day 2: Panels and Interactive Sessions (Photo: Gene X Hwang)TEDAI San Francisco 2024, Hackathon (Photo: Gene X Hwang)TEDAI San Francisco 2024 (Photo: Gene X Hwang)Like what you see above? Apply to attend!TEDAI