60 Seconds on the Red Dot

What would you say if you had 60 seconds and a room full of people listening?

This year at TEDxAlbury, we’re opening up the red dot.

We’re inviting six members of our audience to step onto the TEDxAlbury stage and share one idea, observation, story or question — in just 60 seconds.

We’re not looking for polished speakers or perfectly formed TED Talks. We’re looking for interesting ideas and curious people.

You don’t need public-speaking experience. You don’t need slides.

You just need something worth sharing.

Applications are open to TEDxAlbury 2026 ticket holders and close Sunday 11 October.

Please note, your application includes a video submission.

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Name *

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Last

Email *

Mobile number *

TEDxAlbury ticket/order number *

In a sentence or two, what would you like to talk about? *

Give us the quick version. What's the idea, observation, story or question you'd like to share?

Why this? *

In a sentence or two, tell us why you've chosen it or why it matters to you.

Show us your 60 seconds *

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Upload a short video showing us what you'd do with your 60 seconds on the red dot. Don't overthink it — we're not looking for professional production or a perfectly polished performance. A simple video filmed on your phone is absolutely fine. We're interested in you and your idea, not your camera skills. Aim for 60 seconds and please keep your video to a maximum of 90 seconds.

Anything Why would

Which best describes your 60 seconds? *--- Select Choice ---IdeaStoryQuestionObservationSomething else entirely

Anything else you would like us to know

Applicant agreements *

• I understand that, if selected, my contribution must be no longer than 60 seconds.
• I understand this is an audience participation segment and not an official TEDx Talk.
• I agree to work with TEDxAlbury to finalise my 60-second contribution before the event and participate in a short briefing.
• I understand my contribution must not include commercial promotion, political campaigning, religious proselytising or unsubstantiated claims.
• I understand the event will be photographed and filmed.

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