The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown will hold a TEDx Pitt Johnstown event on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 3:00 PM. at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center.

This youth-focused event will include speakers who are UPJ students, area youth, and high school students-- all are welcome to apply. Interested speakers will submit a video 3-5 minutes of recorded speech presentation for consideration. TED Talk speakers are not permitted to be paid.

The theme is:

“Not Born a Leader: How Ordinary People Become Change-Makers”. 

Presentations may include visuals (slides, etc.) 

This is a 'First Draft' and can change a bit. You can use or read from your notes to prepare a short 3-5 minute video speech. Please adhere to the guidelines. 

This submission portal will close on September 1, 2026. Administration reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, candidate line up, or other event details.  

The link to apply to speak at this licensed TEDx Pitt Johnstown is:

https://forms.gle/ncXS7kMhvmEUC5W49

Event: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 3:00 PM 
Event Address: 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904
Contact: Janie Leck-Grela, M. Ed. Director of Grants & PPAC, UPJ 

jll207@pitt.edu or (814) 269-7200

www.upjarts.org 

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