TED Partners with Academic Travel Abroad to Launch TED Branded Travel Program
TED, the global nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to discovering, debating, and spreading ideas, has announced a new licensing partnership with Academic Travel Abroad, the premier provider of educational travel experiences. This collaboration will introduce the first branded TED Travel program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to transform travel into an immersive, educational journey. Aligning with TED’s broader 2025 initiative, “Where Curiosity Meets Community,” this partnership reinforces TED’s commitment to fostering lifelong learning through innovative and accessible formats.
Launching in 2026, the TED Travel program will offer a curated portfolio of annual trips, providing lifelong learners with unparalleled access to world-renowned experts, exclusive TED-style discussions, and cultural experiences that embody TED’s mission of “Ideas change everything.”
Joey Katona, Senior Director, Sales at TED, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “TED spreads ideas that spark curiosity, learning, and conversations. By partnering with Academic Travel Abroad, we look forward to bringing the desire for meaningful exploration and connection to the world of travel with unique destinations, themes, and hosts. TED Travel provides an opportunity outside of conferences and TED’s traditional platforms for TEDsters to experience deeply engaged exploration of community, culture, and ideas.”
Kate Simpson, President of Academic Travel Abroad, noted, “It is such an honor to collaborate with TED, an organization that has revolutionized how we share ideas, learn and connect across cultures. The TED Travel offering will reflect this ethos in a compelling way by pairing expert TED speakers with themed trips and engaging with TED communities around the globe.”
As a leader in the educational travel space, Academic Travel Abroad was selected for its expertise in crafting high-quality learning experiences that inspire and engage. The program will leverage TED’s global network of thought leaders, expert speakers, and passionate communities, making each trip an enriching exploration of ideas in real-world settings.
Trips will be available for booking through TED’s official travel website, ted.com/travel, with pricing based on trip specifics at the time of launch.
The partnership was brokered by Beanstalk, TED’s exclusive global licensing agency.
