Can two speakers give a talk together on stage?

While we don't have any rules that prohibit two speakers giving a talk together, we generally discourage it. It can be very challenging for just one person to find his or her rhythm on stage and to really engage the audience. In our experience, when two speakers are on stage at the same time, they may draw attention away from each other and struggle to clearly explain their topic to the audience.

If you do host any talks featuring two speakers, we encourage you to watch a few TED talks with more than one speaker for inspiration. Caitria and Morgan O’Neill is a good example, as well as Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison.