Countdown 2025
To a better, greener, healthier, thriving, resilient, fairer, cooler, creative future.
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On 24 & 25 October 2025, TEDxJohannesburg Countdown reimagines what a TEDx experience can be. Focused on accelerating climate action, this two-day journey begins in the vibrant energy of Sandton and culminates in the tranquil beauty of NIROX Sculpture Park in the Cradle of Humankind.
Day 1 offers immersive workshops, excursions, and design sprints led by scientists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders—all designed to engage deeply with the climate crisis and spark new solutions.
Day 2 unfolds in nature’s calm, where TEDx talks, performances, and creative activations will ignite ideas for a better, greener, and more resilient future.
Grounded in South African realities, shaped by Global South perspectives, and tuned to planetary frequencies, this gathering will spotlight local solutions with global power. It forms part of a worldwide drumbeat toward two major climate moments: the G20 climate meetings in Johannesburg and COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
As one of only 18 TEDx events globally selected as an official TED Countdown Anchor, we carry forward the energy of the Countdown Summit recently held in Nairobi and bring it into a uniquely South African, globally connected context. We are proud to hold this moment with care and courage.
Day 1: Immersive Climate Learning
On Friday, 24 October, we open with a day designed for deep engagement and collaborative learning.
Hosted at various locations around Sandton, Day 1 invites bold thinking, meaningful conversations, and unexpected connections — laying the groundwork for the talks and performances of Day 2.
Day 2: Ideas on the TEDx Stage
On Saturday, 25 October, in the ancient cradle of our species—NIROX Sculpture Park—we gather for a day of bold talks, performances, and creative climate-focused activations.
Day 2 brings together scientists, youth leaders, artists, activists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to share powerful ideas for a just energy transition and a more sustainable world.
Tickets
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Full-day access + Access to curated food vendors + XBag
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Access to both days + Light meals on Day 1 + Access to curated food vendors on Day 2 + XBag
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Access to both days + Reserved seating on Day 2 + Exclusive networking dinner with speakers and partners + Patron recognition in the programme and website + Access to curated food vendors + XBag with curated gifts
Why Join?
More than an event, TEDxJohannesburg Countdown is a space of convergence — where bold climate ideas shift paradigms, creativity fuels justice, and hope is engineered.
Come walk with us. Tickets are now live.
