TEDxStLouis Women 2025: Future Focus

Friday, September 5, 2025 – Touhill Performing Arts Center

Our 25th milestone event celebrates women shaping the future of health, technology, innovation, culture, and transportation. Join us for an afternoon of bold ideas, live performance, and authentic connection.

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Ticket Options

• General Admission – $42
  Mainstage experience • Innovation Alley happy hour • TEDxStLouis swag

• Community – $57
  General Admission perks + premium seating

• Supporter – $78
  Community perks + 2 PM networking reception • Premium swag

• Super Supporter – $100 (Eventbrite only)
  Supporter perks + exclusive pre-event virtuals • Storytelling deep dives • 10% off extra GA tickets

Featured Speakers & Performers

• Dail Chambers – Future of Health
  Artist, organizer, and healer-farmer rethinking health as a community practice.

• Emily Hemingway – Future of Technology
  TechSTL founder building an inclusive, AI-ready innovation ecosystem.

• Lindsey Hermes – Future of Innovation
  President of BioSpan Technologies leading climate-focused infrastructure solutions.

• Kris Kleindienst – Future of Cultural Spaces
  Co-owner of Left Bank Books on bookstores as hubs for art, activism, and connection.

• Mary Lamie – Future of Transportation
  Engineer and Bi-State Development leader shaping smarter, connected mobility systems.

• Volume Speaks – Future of Expression
  Award-winning multi-instrumentalist bringing movement and music to the stage.

Event Schedule

• 2 PM – Leading Ladies: A Creative Leadership Salon
  Exclusive for Supporters + Super Supporters. A creativity-driven session at COCABiz exploring leadership through art, movement, and storytelling.

• 3 PM – Mainstage Talks & Performance
  Inspiring talks from bold visionaries shaping the future.

• 4:45 PM – Innovation Alley Happy Hour
  A lively showcase of ideas, connection, and entertainment. Enjoy live music from St. Louis singer-songwriter Devon Cahill, whose soulful Americana-folk blend has earned her a devoted following.

Community Partners

Made possible with support from U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance and community partners including Washington University, COCABiz, 100th Monkey, Nine PBS, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, and the Missouri Historical Society.

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