TEDxDirigo

10/06/2026

As the COO of Dooryard, Melissa McHugh is rethinking how we construct single- and multi-family housing in Maine. By blending modern modular efficiency with traditional New England architecture, Melissa finds the glimmer of possibility in solving our region’s pressing housing needs.

Join us as she shares how sustainable design can help ground us in home, community, and comfort.

🎟️ Tickets for TEDxDirigo 2026: GLIMMERS are moving fast! Get your ticket now at www.tedxdirigo.com

10/01/2026

Say hello to the speakers and performers of TEDxDirigo ✨Glimmers!✨Get tickets today at www.tedxdirigo.com

In a world filled with noise and rapid change, where do we look to find hope, connection, and inspiration? On November 14, 2026, at Halo at Thompson’s Point, TEDxDirigo will bring together incredible thinkers, creators, and community leaders who embody those sparks of light.

- Melissa McHugh – Pioneer in sustainable, modular housing design.
- Winslow Robinson – Innovator in food systems, regenerative agriculture, and eco-tech.
- Ryan Adams – Renowned muralist and artist transforming public spaces into vibrant dialogues.
- Rowan Berounsky-Porter – One of Maine’s 2026 Grads to Watch and prospective firefighter
- Pandora LaCasse – Light artist whose iconic installations illuminate Portland’s winter darkness.
- Lisa Sockabasin – Passamaquoddy leader and health equity advocate.
- Khadija Ahmed – Community leader and advocate driving food security and inclusion.
- Dr. Emily Isaacson – Visionary conductor redefining how we experience world-class music.
- Colby Marvin Bracy – Operations and workforce advocate championing second chances and human growth.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss your chance to be in the room for an unforgettable afternoon of talks, performances, and community sparks.

09/23/2026

GLIMMERS are on the horizon!

We are less than two months away from TEDxDirigo 2026, where an incredible lineup of speakers and performers will share ideas that spark hope and light the way forward.

While our official speaker reveal is just around the corner, here are a few hints about who’s joining our roster: a prominent local artist, a tech-forward farmer, and an Indigenous rights leader.

Any guesses?

Space is limited at the beautiful Halo at Thompson’s Point, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

Secure your spot today: https://tedxdirigo.com/

05/19/2026

For those those who have attended a TEDxDirigo event in the past, you know that there are some topics, some speakers, who can shape the energy of the entire room. Whose story resonates so deeply that we all share a moment of presence while it unfolds and we all leave different for having heard it.

Last year, Taffy Field was one of those speakers.

She took the stage and shared her experience as the partner of one of the first people to access Maine's Death with Dignity Act, which allows people, often experiencing terminal conditions, to choose how and when their life ends.

Her story of deep grief, and of immense joy, left many in the hall moved. It also moved the TED Conferences community as well, as we are pleased to share that her talk has been selected to be promoted as an Editor's Pick by TED itself.

If you haven't had a chance, we highly recommend you listen to this tremendous talk.

What can medical aid in dying teach us, not just about dying, but also about living? In this deeply personal and moving talk, writer and teacher Taffy Field ...