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April 18th, 2026

2PM-5PM

THE RIPPLE EFFECT

OUR 2026 CONFERENCE

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SPEAKERS

Claudia Haase

Researcher

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Dean Karlan

Economist and Professor

Dr. Kyle MacQuarrie

Pediatric Oncologist

Jennifer Swanson

Author and Science Communicator

Punit Kaur

Product Management Leader

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Dr. Chris Dobmeier

Professor of Communication

The Ripple Effect explores how even the smallest moments can send waves through systems, communities, and generations. This theme invites speakers to uncover the hidden connections between personal choices and global impact, academic discoveries and societal transformation, individual stories and collective futures.

Every breakthrough begins with a single spark. An idea, an action, a question.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Our 2026 Conference will be held from 2-5PM on April 18th, 2026 at Lutkin Hall

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Speaker Schedule Coming Soon...

THE TEAM

Meet the 2025-2026 TedxNorthwesternU Committee Members

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