Past TEDx event
TEDxBessies Creek
Be Human
Took placeJuly 17, 2026
LocationHouston, Texas, United States
FormatStandard
What defines the human experience in an ever-changing world? At TEDxBessies Creek, we are diving into the core of our existence with our theme, Be Human. This isn’t a single-topic conversation; it is a multidisciplinary exploration of the traits, discoveries, and ideas that shape who we are.
To Be Human is to exist at the intersection of countless fields. It is the biological evolution that brought us here, the psychological resilience that keeps us moving, and the creative spark that allows us to imagine what’s next. From the ethics of emerging science to the power of communal storytelling, we are looking at the world through a lens that prioritizes the lived experience.
Join us for a day of diverse perspectives as we bridge the gap between "what we do" and "who we are." Together, we will examine how we can live more authentically, design more inclusively, and build a future that honors the most fundamental element of all: our humanity.





