Become a Patron of Chicago Ideas & Inspiration
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 2025
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 2025 Reception (Mid-September) 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 2025 speakers (September).
An invitation to the TEDxChicago Professionals Connection Event (Late August or Early September).
Invites to Behind the Red Dot - Live Webinar “How to Give a Great TEDxTalk”
Subscription to our quarterly Professional xChange Newsletter to cultivate connection, spark inspiration, and integrate TED and TEDx into your organization and professional community.
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.
3 complimentary livestream passes for your network.
Other benefits
A receipt for your charitable contribution.
Pre-sale access to Patron tickets for the 2026 event season.
In addition to these benefits, every ticket is all inclusive to the TEDxChicago experience. You’ll enjoy a snacks from local food artisans, hosted beer and wine and other beverages, desserts from local bakeries, 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 2025
Every Campfire Patron exciting opportunities to engage the speakers, meet the TEDxChicago team and exclusive members of the Chicago community, in addition to an elevated at-event experience.
Opportunities before the event
An invitation to a virtual Meet and Greet with the TEDxChicago 2025 speakers (September).
An invitation to the TEDxChicago Professionals Connection Event (Late August or Early September).
Invites to Behind the Red Dot - Live Webinar “How to Give a Great TEDxTalk”
Subscription to our quarterly Professional xChange Newsletter to cultivate connection, spark inspiration, and integrate TED and TEDx into your organization and professional community.
Benefits at the event
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.
2 complimentary livestream passes for your network.
Other benefits
A receipt for your charitable contribution.
Pre-sale access to Patron tickets for the 2026 event season.
In addition to these benefits, every ticket is all inclusive to the TEDxChicago experience. You’ll enjoy a snacks from local food artisans, hosted beer and wine and other beverages, desserts from local bakeries, nine TEDxChicago talks and three live performances from the TEDxChicago stage, and many opportunities to engage local art and fellow Chicagoans.