What’s ahead: - Final Submission Deadline: Your revised three-minute video is due October 15. We'll reach out with the link you'll use to upload and the submission criteria. - Optional Virtual Q&A Sessions 9/30 and 10/2 both at 6P CST RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/hia/event/852304/ - Optional Bootcamp: The Virtual Speaker Bootcamp (Oct 2–9) is $197 and gives you daily lessons, evening talks from past TEDx speakers, and three live coaching options (Oct 4, 7, and 9). Seats are limited. Whether TEDxThirdWard or another event, you'll be better prepared to submit. https://www.skool.com/from-dream-to-speaker-stage-4093/classroom Important Note: Participation in the Bootcamp or Q&A sessions is optional and does not influence the speaker selection process. Finalists will be chosen by the selection team based solely on submitted videos. Stay connected: This digital community includes semifinalists, alumni, and volunteers. Use it to ask questions, swap ideas, and support each other as you work on your submissions beyond TEDxThirdWard!

Thanks again to everyone who joined us for tonight’s Q&A. For those who couldn’t make it, HERE'S THE LINK TO THE RECORDING. (Reminder: Thursday’s call will follow the exact same agenda, so no need to attend both.) 📌 Important Resources for Semifinalists: - 2026 Semi-Finalist Information Packet (read carefully — everything you need is here):👉 Information Packet - Video Submission Form (due by October 15 at 11:59 PM CST):👉 Submit Your Video ⚡ Extra Support Opportunity: There are still a few spots left in the Virtual Speaker Bootcamp. This one-week intensive will help you sharpen your idea, get live coaching, and receive feedback from alumni and TEDx veterans. It’s $197 and designed to give you the best possible preparation for this TEDx or any other speaker submission. 👉 Sign up for the Bootcamp We’re excited to see your big ideas take shape. Keep going, you’re closer to the stage than you think! -Durrel and the rest of the TEDxThirdWard Team

You’ve made it to the semi-finalist round — congratulations again. This is a big step, and I know you may have questions about what comes next. Join me for a live Semi-Finalist Q&A Session where we’ll cover: - What to expect in the weeks ahead - How to make the most of our Skool community - Tips for polishing your submission - Open time for your questions This is your chance to get clarity, connect with fellow semi-finalists, and walk away feeling confident about the path forward. 📅 Date: Tuesday 9/30 or Thursday 10/2 ⏰ Time: 6-7:30 PM Come ready to ask, listen, and connect. We’re building something special here, and your journey is at the heart of it. RSVP in the Calendar tab so we know you’ll be there. https://www.skool.com/from-dream-to-speaker-stage-4093/calendar?eid=3dc2712c3025487d95cb7d7dea985c20