TEDxFoggyBottom: Please Do Disturb
Day of Guide
Location
Venue: Betts Theater
Address: 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Location: George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus
Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Getting There:
Metro: Accessible via the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro Station (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines).
Parking: Limited street parking is available; consider using public transportation or ride-sharing services.
Accessibility: Betts Theater is ADA-compliant, featuring wheelchair-accessible entrances and seating.
Catering and Refreshments
We’ve got your taste buds covered throughout the day! Start your morning with a full-service coffee bar during check-in to keep you energized. For lunch, enjoy a sustainably sourced meal from Luke’s Lobster, featuring their signature seafood rolls, plus a flavorful spread from BarTaco—including aqua fresca, chips, and fresh salsa.
Top it all off with sweet treats from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and DIG, because no great conversation is complete without dessert.
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please speak with a team member at the check-in desk or near the catering area—we’re here to make sure everyone is taken care of.
Speakers and Theme
Get ready to be inspired by this year’s powerful lineup of speakers—each bringing bold ideas and fresh perspectives to the TEDxFoggyBottom stage. Throughout the day, you’ll hear from changemakers, creatives, scientists, activists, and entrepreneurs who are challenging the status quo and redefining what it means to drive impact.
Our 2025 theme, “Please Do Disturb,” invites us to disrupt the expected, shake up our thinking, and explore what happens when we dare to make noise in a world that often values quiet conformity.
Check out this years speakers here.
Whether you're drawn to bold questions or disruptive ideas, there’s something here to stir every mind.
Contact and Help Desk
Need help during the event? The Help Desk is located at the Check-In Desk—your go-to spot for questions, lost items, or any day-of needs.
For urgent assistance, email us at tedxfobo@tedxfoggybottom.org.
Volunteer leads will be stationed throughout the venue—just look for team members in red lanyards or TEDxFoggyBottom shirts.