Theme: Vitalis — Living Fully, Together

Vitalis is a word that means “life force.” It is the spark that reminds us we are not just surviving, but fully alive. This year, TEDxBentonville is built around that idea: exploring what it means to live fully—in our bodies, our communities, our creativity, and our future.

I chose this theme because I believe our deepest truths aren’t meant to stay hidden. They are meant to be spoken aloud, boldly proclaimed, and shared in spaces where others can listen, reflect, and act. TEDx is one of those rare spaces.

As curator and organizer, my vision is to bring together people with the courage to speak from their lives, not just their expertise. People who are willing to stand on stage and name what they’ve learned, what they believe, and what they hope for our world.

And because Bentonville is my home, I want this stage to reflect what community really means: inclusive, diverse, and alive with voices that might not otherwise be heard together. TEDxBentonville is a gathering of life forces, a reminder that when we show up with honesty and courage, we are capable of shaping the future, together.