TEDxCUNY 9th Annual PLAYBACK Conference

Come rewind, reflect, and reimagine to pave a way forward at the TEDxCUNY PLAYBACK Conference! The event will feature live TEDx talks by CUNY faculty, staff, and students. In between talks will be a variety of workshops, performances, and other activities.

Every idea, movement, and breakthrough begins somewhere. As we grapple with the present, it is critical to look back to the actions we’ve taken, conflicts we’ve endured, and resolutions we’ve found. Rewinding old tapes, replaying cherished memories, and repeating our favorite songs invites us to uncover the moments that define us.

Playback allows us to rest, reflect, and re-engage with the stories that have shaped our world. It challenges us to learn from our shared history and reimagine the future through the lens of discovery and insight: what have we learned, and how can we use the past to pave a way forward? Together, we pause the tapes to rediscover lost stories, rethink old narratives, and celebrate our resilience.

Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 9am-5pm (feel free to drop in and out at your convenience)
Location: The Gerald W. Lynch Theater, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

RSVP here

All participants will receive a FREE SWAG bag as well as complimentary drinks and snacks.

* Tickets are free to all CUNY students
* CUNY faculty and staff can receive a discounted ticket at the price of $28.52