Do you have something interesting to share? Interested in joining the TEDx event? We are beginning our search for our future speakers. If you’d like to pitch your idea, please fill out the form below and send it to one of the steering committee leaders. If you’d like additional information, please get in touch with Ms. Ryan, Ms. Luo, or Ms. Fisher.
trionaryan@nanjing-school.com
jiawenluo@nanjing-school.com
carolfisher@nanjing-school.com
TEDx Youth Speaker Audition Sheet
Student Name: ____________________________________________
Grade / Age: ____________________
Talk Title (working): ____________________________________
1. Your Big Idea
In one clear sentence, what is the main idea of your talk?
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2. Why This Idea Matters
Why is this idea important for a youth audience right now?
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3. Your Personal Connection
What personal experience, question, or observation connects you to this idea?
(You do not need to share everything—just enough to show why this matters to you.)
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4. What Will the Audience Think Differently After Your Talk?
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5. Talk Structure (Short Outline)
How might your talk flow? (e.g. story → idea → example → reflection)
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6. Evidence or Examples You Might Use
(Personal story, observation, data, demonstration, robotics example, etc.)
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7. TEDx Guidelines Check
☐ This is an idea, not a speech
☐ This is not a sales pitch or performance
☐ I can explain my idea clearly in 8-10 minutes
8. Confidence Check
What excites you most about sharing this idea?
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What support would help you feel confident as a speaker?
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