TEDxAsheville Pass the Mic: Celebration & Ceremony
Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.
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