TEDxAmazonia 2023
Where voices
meet
TEDxAmazônia returned to Manaus for its third edition in a context of extreme socio-environmental urgency. The event’s journey began in 2010, when its first edition took place on the waters of the Rio Negro, during one of the most severe droughts recorded up to that point. In 2023, the Amazon faced one of the worst droughts in recent history, combined with an unprecedented heat wave and intense smoke from wildfires. During the event days, Manaus recorded the worst air quality in the world, unequivocally reinforcing the urgency of the proposed debates.
Over three immersive days, approximately 500 participants—predominantly from the Amazon region—followed 46 leaders, scientists, artists, and activists, as well as a panel with Indigenous leaders. The program celebrated Amazonian plurality with art exhibitions, video mapping featuring images by Federico Pardo (National Geographic), a product fair, and gastronomic experiences. The edition had broad national and international impact, with more than 200 articles, strong digital engagement, and broadcasts in three languages.
