TEDx Butterfish Cove

TEDX Butterfish Cove

• What is TEDxButterfish Cove?

  TEDxButterfish Cove is an independently organized TEDx event — the first TEDx event ever held in Ocean City, Maryland. It brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, veterans, educators, healthcare leaders, artists, and changemakers for a full day of talks designed to challenge how attendees think and spark new ideas.

• When and where is it held?

  September 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM EDT, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842.

• Is TEDxButterfish Cove affiliated with TED?

  It's an independently organized TEDx event, licensed by TED but produced by a local team. The "x" stands for "independently organized TED event."

• Who organizes it?

  The event is organized locally, with Olivia White listed as the organizer on TED's official event page.

• Is this event open to the public?

  Yes, it's open to the public and tickets are required.

• What should I expect during the day?

  Two TEDx speaker sessions run throughout the day, featuring live speakers sharing personal stories, breakthrough ideas, and perspectives centered on helping people live better, think bigger, and create meaningful impact.

• Who's speaking during the TEDx Butterfish Cove event?

  The lineup features a wide range of voices, including:

  • Heather Chirtea — entrepreneur and aviator, the first woman in the U.S. to own and pilot a flying car

  • John Huffington — author and speaker, exonerated after 32 years in the Maryland prison system, including 10 years on Death Row

  • Kim Kelley — training executive and survivor advocate

  • Dr. Sunita Punjabi, PhD — neuropsychologist and founder of Brain Coach LLC

  • Eric Rittmeyer — wellness director at LifeMed Institute, former U.S. Marine, author

  • Mike Rucker, PhD — behavioral scientist and author of The Fun Habit

  • Nick McNulty — EV charging infrastructure executive

  • Scott Rosenfeld — exhibit lighting designer at the Smithsonian

  • Plus additional speakers across wellness, sustainability, leadership, and technology.

  Note: TED's listing states speakers may not be fully confirmed — check the event site for the latest lineup.

• How do I buy tickets to the TEDx Butterfish Cove event?

  Tickets are sold through SquadUp: squadup.com/events/tedx-butterfish-cove

• Is there a way to learn more before buying?

  The event's Facebook page has updates and additional info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589876564595

  More information is available here: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/68813

• Where exactly does it take place?

  Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842 — the same convention center hosting other events in town that weekend.

• Where should I stay?

  See the "Hotel Reservations" section below for area lodging options.

• Is anything else happening in Ocean City that weekend?

  Yes — E-Volution Expo, a separate three-day event exploring health & wellness, sustainability, electric vehicles, and AI/tech, runs September 19–20, 2026 at the same convention center. TEDxButterfish Cove is an independent event and is not part of or affiliated with E-Volution Expo, but the two happen back-to-back in the same location, so it's an easy reason to make a full weekend of it in Ocean City. See https://www.oceancity.com/events/e-volution-expo for details.

• Where can I book a hotel for the weekend?

  https://hotels.oceancity.com

• Is there a discount code or room block for TEDxButterfish Cove specifically?

  TED's event listing doesn't publish a dedicated hotel block for TEDxButterfish Cove. If you're attending both TEDx and E-Volution Expo, the discounted room blocks listed on E-Volution's Plan Your Visit page (e-volutionexpo.com/plan-your-visit) cover the same weekend and same area. You can also search for hotels at a variety of prices here: https://hotels.oceancity.com/

• How far in advance should I book?

  September is a popular month in Ocean City, and with two events at the same convention center on consecutive days, rooms may book up faster than usual — it's worth reserving as early as possible.

• What's the best area to stay in?

  Anywhere along the boardwalk or near the Convention Center (roughly mid-town, near 40th–68th St.) keeps you within a short walk or drive of both TEDx and E-Volution Expo.

• Who do I contact with questions about TEDxButterfish Cove?

  Check the event's Facebook page (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589876564595) or the ticketing page on SquadUp for organizer contact details, since TED's own event listing doesn't publish a direct email or phone number for this specific event.