# Event Details - **Event Name**: TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: Workshop Idea before Idea PitchAbout this EventAre you interested in delivering a TED or TEDx Talk? Do you know someone who does? Are you curious about the process of selecting the speakers/talks?Before the talk and outline, before the Idea Pitch, and application or nomination, you need to have an idea that changes everything . . .If you have a dream, you need a team. Come and experience how the community works together. You can help others and/or others will help you shape the idea.TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon*Idea Workshop on August 13, 2026, at 7:30 am= = = = = = = =*The Salon events are designed to share ideas, updates, and networking, all things related to TED, TEDx, and along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.TEDxLakeShoreDrive 2026Ticket Schedule*Early Bird [ends on August 11, 11:59 pm CT]$15 Member$25 Non-MemberRegular [ including walk-in on August 13, 7:30 am]$25 Member$35 Non-Member* Member of The Metropolitan Club and/or Invited Clubs. Ticket includes standard hot breakfast buffet, breathtaking Chicago cityscape, unexpecTED connections. Due to building security, each attendee must register separately and be prepared to show a government ID. Upon your registration, you will receive a GuideBook prior to your arrival.Agenda*7:00 am Check-in7:30 am Welcome9 am Closing. Optional post-event social on the 67th floorVenueA premier private business and social club in Chicago, located on the 66th and 67th floors of the iconic Willis Tower, offering breathtaking city views, fine dining (Craftsman) and casual bars (Frame), networking opportunities, and extensive private event spaces for corporate and social functions, serving as a sophisticated hub for Chicago's leaders and professionals within the Invited Clubs network.Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Willis Tower is an iconic urban destination and state-of-the-art, human-centered workplace. Standing at 1,450 feet and 110 stories, Willis Tower is one of the world’s tallest buildings—offering the region's most breathtaking views of the city and Lake Michigan. The 103rd-floor Skydeck attracts approximately 1.3 million visitors annually. In 2022, the tower completed a $500 million restorative street-to-sky transformation that included the addition of Catalog, a 300,000-square-foot curated dining, entertainment, and community experience, as well as a 30,000-square-foot outdoor terrace and 150,000 square feet of tenant amenity spaces. Today, Willis Tower is a world-class destination for work, dining, and experiencing the best of Chicago.*TEDxLakeShoreDrive reserves all rights to make any changes pertaining to meeting schedules, rehearsals, speakers' confirmation, speaking order, event location, agenda, dates, and time, if necessary. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tedxlakeshoredrive-salon-idea-workshop/100001996820335376 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Metropolitan - **lat**: 41.8787403 - **long**: -87.636268 - **full address**: The Metropolitan, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9f0143e37856628185f94dc583f805e91e9f427d51fa504d91a72da301b87f0b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc6898d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786084205 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop being held? - **A:** TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am at The Metropolitan, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop? - **A:** TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop is organized by Amy Segami. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon: Idea Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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