TEDxAwaji was founded by the residents of Awaji Island with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a platform where local voices, knowledge, and experiences can be shared, sparking new ideas within the community and beyond.
Over the years, TEDxAwaji has continued to grow through a series of inspiring themes:
“Be a Ripple” (2021),
“Ikigai: Where Are We Going?” (2022),
“Momentum: Inner Drive” (2024), and
“Collage: Shattered Pieces, Shared Stories” (2025).

Each edition has brought together diverse perspectives, weaving stories that resonate both locally and globally.
And now—TEDxAwaji 2026 introduces its newest theme:
Everything in Between​