Julian Nixon presenting his talk "What I Gained from Loss" at TEDxSpringfield •••• #TedxSpringfield #WhatIGainedFromLoss

TEDxSpringfield “Great loss brought the need for a great app. But as far as joy is concerned, I don’t think we need an app for that.” ~ Julian Nixon #tedxspringfield

TEDxSpringfield Jane Adams helping us understand data art, an emerging complement to data science. #tedxspringfield

Debbie Wright discusses "Getting out of your head and into your Heart" TEDxSpringfield #tedxspringfield

TEDxSpringfield In the moment. Listening. #tedxspringfield

Kristen Brennan kicking off session 2 at the TEDxSpringfield event with her relevant, enlightening speech "Land, Food, Community: Real Connections in an Urban Environment"

“Climate change is turning the volume knob up to 11” - Brian Thomas expressing the immense impact of climate change worldwide and the need to take action at the TEDxSpringfield event

Colleen Kelly Alexander telling her remarkable, astonishing story at the TEDxSpringfield event conveying to the audience how "We All Bleed Red"

We have interactive items around the room so make sure during break to explore, answer posted questions, and Connect with someone! ••• TEDxSpringfield #TedxSpringfield

TEDxSpringfield “Be thankful for everything you are proud of.” ~ Samantha Roy #tedxspringfield

TEDxSpringfield Thank you Waleska Lugo DeJesus for sharing your story, informing us, and inspiring us all! #tedxspringfield

Chinaly delivered an absolutely incredible, powerful, informative speech at TEDxSpringfield regarding the issue of school shootings and the impact youth can have as the 1%

Thank you to Elena Madison for delivering her speech “Placemaking: Connecting People and Places” at TEDxSpringfield !

Joshua Weiss gave an informative, thought-provoking speech on negotiation and the impactful role technology can play TEDxSpringfield

TEDxSpringfield Thank you Cedric “VICE1” Douglas for reminding the world that our voices really do matter! #tedxspringfield

A huge thank you to Cedric “VICE1” Douglas for his phenomenal speech on honoring creative abilities, the impact they can have and how far they can take you TEDxSpringfield

Thanks to everyone who came today! We hope to see you next year to celebrate #TEDxSpringfield