Thank you so much for purchasing tickets to attend TEDxFayetteville 2025!

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Here’s everything you need to know before the big day:

? Where to Go

Fayetteville Public Library
401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR
Registration opens at 8:30 AM — arrive early to grab coffee and settle in.

?️ What to Bring

• A notebook or your favorite way to capture ideas
• A water bottle (refill stations will be available)
• Comfortable shoes — it’s a full day with some mingling and exploring
• Curiosity, openness, and a readiness to connect

?️ Food & Drinks

Lunch is on your own from 12:00–1:30 PM. You’ll have plenty of time to explore nearby restaurants or grab something from a food truck. Coffee, water, and light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

? After the Talks

Stick around for the Reception in the Glade (3:00–4:30 PM). We’ll have music, refreshments, sponsor tables, and a photo wall — the perfect way to wrap up the day and connect with others.

? Quick Tips

• Arrive early to check in without the rush
• Phones on silent during talks
• Be part of the experience — join the conversations, meet someone new, and let yourself be inspired

✨ Get ready for a day of connection, reflection, and ideas worth spreading. See you soon!

Event Schedule

Here’s how your TEDxFayetteville experience will unfold:

8:30 AM — Registration Opens
Check in, grab your badge, coffee, and start mingling.

9:00–10:15 AM — Speaker Block 1 (≈75 min)

• Welcome & MC introduction
• Amanda Thiebaud Horn — How to Rise with Grace: From Surrender to Confidence, One Step at a Time
• Dr. Airic Hughes — incARceraTed Freedom: Kenneth Reams and American Justice
• Luke Gromer — The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports

10:15–10:45 AM — Break (30 min)
Restrooms, coffee/water refills, and time to visit vendor/sponsor tables in the Glade.

10:45 AM–12:00 PM — Speaker Block 2 (≈75 min)

• Trey Lane, AIA — Designing for a Different World: Lessons from Mars, Insights for Earth
• Arya Thorbole — The Future of Tech is Inclusive
• Brooke Bierhaus Sutton — Activating Your Authentic Self Through Third Spaces

12:00–1:30 PM — Lunch Break (90 min)
Plenty of time to explore local restaurants or food trucks.

1:30–2:45 PM — Speaker Block 3 (≈75 min)

• Dr. “Bowtie” Todd — From Bowties to Bold Breakthroughs: Designing a Life of Purpose, Courage, and Impact
• Kevin Skidmore — The Power of Empathy – The Key to Unlocking Your Relationships
• Dr. A.C. Fowlkes — I Can’t Do This Alone: Battling Suicide, Cancer and Gender Dysphoria
• Randy Wilburn — It’s Never Too Late to Do the Thing You Were Called to Do

2:45–3:00 PM — Closing (≈15 min)
MC wrap-up, thank-yous, and calls-to-action.

3:00–5:00 PM — Reception in the Glade
Music, refreshments, sponsor tables, and a photo wall — connect and celebrate the day.