Every breakthrough has a hidden story. In TEDxPurdueU’s main event of 18-minute TED talks, Unseen celebrates the people behind the work, the ideas ahead of their time, and the voices shaping culture, science, and society without recognition. From unsung contributors to quietly radical thinking, it reveals what history overlooked and what we still ignore—showing that the most powerful forces are often the ones we fail to notice.
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to learn about the Creative Hub and connect with likeminded students. Learn about the pre-professional, hands-on, creative outlets Purdue Convocations and Elliott Hall of Music has to offer.
For 2026, TEDxPurdueU invites heroes of all kinds to embark on their own Odyssey—a journey of adventure, challenge, and transformation. From innovation and science to creativity and culture, each odyssey is unique.
Whether it’s a return, a discovery, or something entirely new, TEDxPurdueU offers a platform to explore and share these powerful stories.
TEDxPurdueU is an independently organized event by Purdue University students.
TEDxPurdueU: Parallax explores dynamic interplay of perspectives, from science & technology to human psychology & societal discourse.
Featuring national, regional and local thought leaders, the 2024 TEDxPurdueU will explore how recurrence influences our lives at a deeper level.
TEDxPurdueU: Terrarium is an exciting and informative event that brings together educated professionals and teaches the audience how to make a positive impact on their environment and their own well-being.
Purdue Convocations’ 2016-17 season will feature more than 30 events, including an array of Broadway musicals, lectures, theatre, music and concerts.
Here are 4 fast facts to get you ready to welcome TEDxPurdueU’s engaging speakers on Saturday, April 9 at Loeb Playhouse from 2-9 p.m.
April features NYC’s Mark Morris Dance Group, Once the Musical, Canada’s Les Violons du Roy, members of British Parliament, Panic! at the Disco, and more!
THANK YOU to our loyal audience members, who have purchased more than 26,000 tickets and counting for the 2015-16 season.