DISCOVERYx: The Stories Behind Discovery

DISCOVERYx is an annual, TEDx-inspired event that invites enthusiasts from all disciplines across Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Abigail Wexner Research Institute share the ideas and discoveries that advance health and wellness at Nationwide Children's Hospital and beyond. The popular event allows our employees to celebrate the discoveries that make a difference to improve pediatric health.

A committee selects speakers, who receive professional coaching in preparation for the event, from a broad pool of applicants based on their passion and potential to deliver innovative ideas to the community. Learn more about past speakers and view their presentations below. 

DISCOVERYx 2021 speakers

DISCOVERYx 2021

The fifth annual DISCOVERYx program was showcased virtually on June 23 and June 30, with three presentations shown each day. Following each talk, speakers answered attendees questions during live Q&A sessions.

DISCOVERYx 2019 presenters

DISCOVERYx 2019

DISCOVERYx 2019 was held live on June 11, 2019. Thank you to everyone who attended and celebrated discoveries that make a difference to improve pediatric health.

DiscoveryX 2018

DISCOVERYx 2018

DISCOVERYx 2018 is a TEDx-inspired event that showcases presenters sharing “their story behind discovery” at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

DiscoveryX 2017 Speakers

DISCOVERYx 2017

DISCOVERYx is a TEDx-inspired event that showcases ten presenters sharing their “story behind discovery” here at Nationwide Children’s. This year's events was held on June 23, 2017.

DISCOVERYx 2016

DISCOVERYx 2016 is a TEDx-inspired event that showcased ten presenters sharing their "story behind discovery” here at Nationwide Children’s. Last year's event was held on June 15, 2016.

Past Events

Past research events for faculty and staff.