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TED Democracy Live

We’re proud to host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures on Saturday, June 13.

This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary. Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment.

Session 1: Foundations 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session 2: Friction 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Session 3: Forging Ahead 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Free and open to the public!

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