The fifth annual TEDxNavesink has launched its search for speakers. The theme for 2017 is centered around IDENTITY and exploring the qualities, characteristics, beliefs, ideas, and experiences that make people and things unique. The event will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017.

The TEDxNavesink IDENTITY speaker selection committee is looking for individuals who are excited by ideas and want to share their own with an audience of over 700 ticket holders and a global audience who will view their talks on TEDxNavesink.com.

TEDxNavesink IDENTITY encourages submissions from people who are able to present unique and compelling ideas about identity, whether it’s their own experiences or central to their work. The deadline for applications is Dec. 1, 2016. Apply to speak or nominate a speaker at tedxnavesink.com/apply-speak-identity/.