Theme: Not announced
SELF-NOMINATE - "Suggest a Speaker" form, self-nomination allowed, reviewed year-round verified live. Separate Student Speaker Competition (CUNY students only): site says "The deadline for 2027 has passed" (index: https://www.tedxcuny.com/ssc)
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