TEDxCUNY 2025: FAST TRACK

TEDxCUNY 2025: FAST TRACK

Join us in our quest to create swift, positive shifts that shape the future. Will you be a driver of change?

By TEDxCUNY
6.7k attendees hosted 📈

Date and time

Friday, May 2 · 9am - 5pm EDT

Location

Gerald W Lynch Theater

524 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

"In a world that changes so quickly, the greatest risk is standing still." ~ Unknown


In an era where time is our most valuable currency, every second counts. Our world moves at a rapid pace, propelling our ideas into action, and bringing new innovations to light. Between urgent issues and competing daily demands, society needs to embrace acceleration. The road ahead is both thrilling and uncertain, but for those willing to seize the momentum, the possibilities are limitless. Speed can be a superpower, but we need to learn how to mobilize this engine of progress. The evolution of technology, business, science, and humanities is on the FAST TRACK, creating swift positive shifts to shape the future. But one question remains: will you be a driver of change?

Frequently asked questions

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No age requirements! If you purchased a student ticket, please be prepared to show your valid student ID.

What time do doors open?

Registration will begin at 9 AM, and doors to the auditorium will open promptly at 9:30 AM. People will not be able to enter the auditorium during talks, so please be sure to arrive at the venue early.

Is there reserved seating?

Seating is first come, first serve. There will be specific rows reserved for VIP attendees, partnership companies, and high school student groups.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The closest subway station is the Columbus Circle Station at 59th Street/8th Avenue that services the 1, A, B, C, & D trains OR 57th Street/7th Avenue for N, R, Q, or W trains. Walk west to 59th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. Bus lines are the M57, M31, M11, M12. Nearby parking is available.

Are there accessible entry options for the venue?

Yes! There is an accessible entrance at the 59st Entrance of John Jay at 524 W 59th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but please have your ticket out (via phone or otherwise), as well as your valid school ID (if purchasing a CUNY or Non-CUNY College Student ticket).

Are CUNY and Non-CUNY faculty and staff free or being sold at a discounted rate?

Tickets for CUNY faculty and staff are not free but are being sold at a discounted rate! Unfortunately, non-CUNY faculty and staff are not free or are being sold at a discounted rate. For non-CUNY faculty and staff, please purchase General Admission Tickets.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable or refundable?

No. All ticket sales are final.

Will merchandise be sold at the event?

Yes! TEDxCUNY will be selling 2025 t-shirts, general t-shirts, magnets, keychains, and lanyards. Cash, Zelle, and Venmo only to purchase.

How can I contact the organizing team with event-specific questions?

Please reach out to Emily or Saanavi (Organizers) at tedxcuny@gmail.com.

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6.7k attendees hosted

TEDxCUNY has since become an annual CUNY event gathering students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and the broader public for a day of idea-sharing.

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