Speaking
TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Main Stage, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
On June 13, Laura will take the stage as a featured speaker for TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures. Selected from a global pool of applicants, she is representing her chosen home of Philadelphia as the only local speaker delivering a full-length TED Talk at this landmark event, which explores the future of modern democracy in the very city where it began.
What to Expect: Laura will speak to the intersection of AI, social media, and legacy newsrooms.
Laura joins an incredible cohort of global speakers exploring different angles of modern democracy. Laura will provide a comprehensive deep dive into how technology and truth interact.