Sure, a TED conference is about the talks — but there’s a whole other side to the TED experience that makes our flagship annual event magical. The playful exhibits, communal art, groundbreaking tech, coffee shops and delicious treats that comprised the “Loop” at TED2025 were designed to provide attendees with moments of connection, rest and excitement. Below, explore some highlights that made this year’s Loop a labyrinth of endless discovery. (Plus, check out our live coverage of the conference and keep an eye out for new TED Talks from TED2025.)
TED2025 Photo Team: Felicia Chang, Ella De Gea Truelove, Jason Redmond, Callie Shields, Gilberto Tadday, Jasmina Tomic and Elizabeth Zeeuw
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
SESSION 2 at TED 2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jason Redmond / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined. April 7-11, 2025, Vancouver, BC. Photo: Jasmina Tomic / TED