Patron Program
Patrons are a community of heroes in Chicago that believe in the power of elevating ideas worth spreading from our city and for the world.
Beacon Patron
A VERY LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE FOR TEDxCHICAGO 2024
In addition to the Campfire Patron benefits, every Beacon Patron has an exciting opportunity to meet with speakers, performers, and the TEDxChicago team through an exclusive invitation to our TEDxChicago Reception in late September, and will have their professional photo taken on stage.
Opportunities before the event
An invitation to the TEDxChicago 2024 Reception (5/19 at 6:30 PM) where we celebrate the hard work of our speakers, their guests, onstage performers, partners, and the TEDxChicago team
An invitation to a virtual Meet and Greet with the TEDxChicago 2024 speakers: 5/24 at 5 PM
An invitation to a virtual Ask Me Anything with the TEDxChicago leadership team: 5/17 at 5PM
Benefits at the event
Professional photo taken on-stage
Access to the Patron Lounge, hosting its own bar, snacks, and appetizers
Premium access seating in both sessions so that you can grab the best seats in the house
Recognition on stage and in the event programs
Other benefits
A receipt for a $170 charitable contribution
Pre-sale access to Patron tickets for the 2025 event season
In addition to these benefits, every ticket is all inclusive to the TEDxChicago experience. You’ll enjoy a appetizers from an amazing local caterer, hosted beer and wine and other beverages, snacks and desserts from local artisans, nine TEDxChicago talks and three live performances from the TEDxChicago stage, and many opportunities to engage local art and fellow Chicagoans.
Campfire Patron
A LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE FOR TEDxCHICAGO 2024
Every Campfire Patron has an exciting opportunity to meet speakers and the TEDxChicago team through our exclusive virtual events leading up to the event, in addition to an elevated at-event experience.
Opportunities before the event
An invitation to a virtual meet and greet with the TEDxChicago 2023 speakers: Date & Time TBD
An invitation to a virtual Ask Me Anything with the TEDxChicago leadership team: Date & Time TBD
Benefits at the event
Access to the Patron Lounge, hosting its own bar, snacks, and appetizers
Early-access seating before both sessions so that you can grab the best seats in the house
Recognition on stage and in the event programs
Other benefits
A receipt for a $110 charitable contribution
Pre-sale access to Patron tickets for the 2025 event season
In addition to these benefits, every ticket is all inclusive to the TEDxChicago experience. You’ll enjoy a appetizers from an amazing local caterer, hosted beer and wine and other beverages, snacks and desserts from local artisans, nine TEDxChicago talks and three live performances from the TEDxChicago stage, and many opportunities to engage local art and fellow Chicagoans.