Announcing TEDxLittle Armenia

On January 23, 2026, the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies and TEDxYerevan will host TEDxLittle Armenia, an extraordinary event dedicated to sharing big ideas born from diverse experiences and unexpected intersections. 

TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, is a global nonprofit dedicated to hosting talks by some of the world’s most inspiring thinkers. TEDx brings that mission to local communities—the “x” means the event is independently organized to highlight the voices, stories, and ideas within the area. 

The global Armenian experience has long been defined by hybridity—the ongoing negotiation between various geographies, histories, and cultural identities. The event’s theme of “Hybrid Identities” aims to capture the multi-dimensionality of the Armenian story across time and place, as embodied by powerful voices from different perspectives. The program’s title of TEDxLittle Armenia is a nod to the Los Angeles neighborhood of the same name, a district that has experienced its own transformation over decades. 

Exemplary speakers spanning various backgrounds and professions—united by their Armenian heritage—will come together at USC to deliver insights at the crossroads of industry and the academy.  

TEDxLittle Armenia will highlight the many intersections that can exist in a single person, and how these layers have multiplied across a population whose richness stems from its diversity. The full lineup of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Click here to RSVP for an unforgettable evening on January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM at USC Bing Theatre. The event is free of charge and open to the general public, with one registration required per guest. For any questions, please email hello@tedxlittlearmenia.com.