TEDxLagos is an independently organized TED event held annually in Lagos, Nigeria. Operating under license from TED, it adheres to the global TED mission of "ideas worth spreading" by curating and showcasing local voices, innovations, and perspectives.
Established in 2018, TEDxLagos provides a platform for a diverse range of speakers from various fields, including technology, art, science, business, and social activism, to share their insights and experiences. The event typically features a series of short, powerful talks designed to inspire, educate, and provoke conversation about issues relevant to Lagos, Nigeria, and the broader African continent.
The primary objective of TEDxLagos is to foster a community of thinkers and doers, offering a stage for groundbreaking ideas originating from Lagos and its surrounding regions to reach a wider audience. Themes often revolve around innovation, sustainability, culture, socio-economic development, and human potential within the Nigerian context, aiming to highlight progress and encourage dialogue and collaboration among its attendees and speakers.