TEDxUGA 2026 will spotlight six outstanding presenters from among UGA faculty, staff, students, and alumni, plus one inspiring member of the Athens community, each ready to share their bright ideas.
Alumni
- Dyci Sfregola | Supply Chain Connections
- Anne Burn | Recipes Hold Stories
Faculty + Staff
- Alex Mason | Color Lighting
- Arpita Shome | Anti-Pollution Technology
Students
- Celia Nowlin | Musical Wellness
- Harshaa Rajarajan | Living, Not Surviving
Community
- Mary Rathbone | Family Restoration
Master of Ceremonies
- Nic Laconico
Sometimes the brightest ideas emerge from contrast. This year, we invite you to explore what lies beyond the visible. Join us on March 27, 2026, at the Morton Theatre as we shift into Dark Mode.

