The world is shifting faster than ever: politically, technologically, and culturally. The pace of change can feel overwhelming, as if the future is arriving before we’re ready. But moments like these remind us of something essential:

​The future isn’t a force acting on us.
It’s a choice we make, together.

​On February 21, 2026, TEDxHarvard Square returns bringing together a community of founders, creators, investors, elite student talent from MIT and Harvard, scientists, builders, and dreamers who refuse to stand on the sidelines of history. This year, we’re raising our ambition with a single question guiding everything we do:

​What future will we choose to build?