Durban · South Africa · Est. 2018
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Ideas
Change
Everything

Tipping Point — 2026

22 August 2026
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Featured Talks

Durban Voices,
African Ideas

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Feminism
My Thoughts on Modern Day Feminism
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Technology
How Do You Keep Up to Date on Everything Technology Has to Offer?
Mike Saunders
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Humanity
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Londy Ngcobo
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Feminism
World War 3: What Role Will Women Play ?
Elma Akob
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Technology
Beyond Automation: The Rise of Artificial General Marketing Intelligence
Musa Kalenga
"Ideas that
move people.
People that
change the world."
2026
Tipping Point
About TEDxDurban

More than an event.
A movement
of ideas.

TEDxDurban is a platform for ideas, conversations, and experiences designed to move people, communities, and industries toward a better tomorrow. We believe Durban is a city of thinkers, makers, and cultural intelligence — a city of emerging African ideas.

01
Conversations
We believe the most important ideas emerge through dialogue, not monologue.
02
Community
Every talk, salon, and gathering is an act of community-building.
03
Curiosity
We ask the questions others are afraid to ask — and celebrate those who do.
04
Collaboration
The ideas that matter most are built across disciplines, industries, and borders.
Upcoming Experiences

Beyond the Stage.
Into the World.

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Annual Summit
18 July 2026
TEDxDurban 2026
A full-day gathering of ideas, performances, and conversations at the iconic Playhouse, Durban.
Salon Series
March 2026
Democracy Salon
Intimate evening conversations on governance, civic power, and the future of African democracy.
Community
August 2026
TEDxDurbanWomen
Celebrating and amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of African women shaping the continent.
Workshop
Ongoing
Ideas Lab
Monthly workshops pairing speakers with makers, founders, and communities to turn talks into action.
Youth
September 2026
Next Generation
A platform for young African thinkers under 25 to share ideas that challenge, inspire, and provoke.
Masterclass
Quarterly
Speaker Coaching
Deep-dive coaching for emerging African voices preparing to take a TEDx stage.
The Ideas Section

TEDxDurban
as Publication.

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"Ideas
Change
People."
Essay
Why Durban Must Become Africa's Idea Capital

There is a particular kind of intelligence that emerges from cities shaped by ocean, heat, and collision. Durban has always been that city. The question now is whether we choose to own it.

— Thabo Nzimande · 6 min read
Interview
The Entrepreneur Who Turned a TEDx Talk into 400 Jobs
Editorial · 4 min read
Reflection
What Ubuntu Teaches Us About the Future of Work
Lindiwe Hadebe · 5 min read
Opinion
Africa Doesn't Need More Conferences. It Needs More Conversations.
Marcus Sithole · 7 min read
Essay
The City as a Stage: How Durban Shapes the Minds That Speak on It
Zanele Mokoena · 5 min read
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Ideas in Action
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How Sipho Dlamini's 2022 talk sparked a movement in township entrepreneurship.
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Our Impact

Ideas that Moved the World

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Talks on YouTube
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Global Views
30+
SMEs Supported
500+
Youth Impacted
14
Consecutive Years
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