# Event Details - **Event Name**: TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Where stories rise, voices break barriers, and perseverance takes the stage...TEDxShorelineDrive is here, in the LBC!About this EventTEDxShorelineDrive is an independently organized TEDx event representing the vibrant, diverse, and creative voices of Long Beach, California and the South Bay region. Our mission is to amplify local stories, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations that spark change, build community, and inspire action.TEDxShorelineDrive will serve as a platform for individuals from all walks of life to share ideas worth spreading, with innovation, and led in their communities. From entrepreneurs to educators, activists to artists, this TEDx stage is where Long Beach speaks, one voice and one idea at a time.Kickoff Celebration and Pitch ContestOur inaugural Kickoff Celebration and Pitch Contest will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Blu Wellness Gallery, right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach. This high-energy community event will mark the official launch of TEDxShorelineDrive and offer aspiring speakers a unique opportunity to share their story ideas for a chance to be selected as a featured speaker on our TEDx stage this Summer.2026 Theme: PerseveranceThis year’s theme, Perseverance, invites us to reflect on the power of pushing through adversity, the lessons we gain from struggle, and the courage it takes to keep going. The pitch contest will highlight voices from across the region who have endured, overcome, and emerged with new insights that can inspire change in others.From powerful personal stories to innovative social impact ideas, the kickoff event will be a gathering of visionaries, dreamers, and doers coming together to celebrate the spirit of Long Beach and spark momentum for what lies ahead.Join UsJoin us and witness the power of storytelling that transforms, uplifts, and inspires action. Whether you're pitching your idea or attending as part of the audience, you'll leave this experience feeling motivated, hopeful, and ready to become a change agent in your own community.Instagram https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e3c33840-edb9-11f0-9e43-d5b27bbded88-rimg-w592-h740-dc31618c-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMRegistration and Networking?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMWelcome?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMPitch Contest?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMJudge Deliberation and Announcements - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-beach/tedxshorelinedrive-kick-off-celebration-and-pitch-contest/100001979804133458 - **Event Categories**: contests, business, health-wellness, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Long Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Blu - Art & Wellness Gallery - **lat**: 33.7738358 - **long**: -118.1921721 - **full address**: Blu - Art & Wellness Gallery, 580 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/120f731ad2bb9eb5c0cd60ad7a801c30063ce53eaed3d8297a19a93101970a0f-rimg-w1200-h1080-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1768004319 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest being held? - **A:** TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Blu - Art & Wellness Gallery, 580 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest? - **A:** TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest is organized by TEDxShorelineDirve. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TEDxShorelineDrive Kick-off Celebration and Pitch Contest 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 Long Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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