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TED is a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth
Spreading.
TEDx is a locally organized event that focuses on
individuals and innovation in various cities.
A Little History about TED
TED began in 1984 as a gathering place for
innovators and leaders in the fields of Technology,
Entertainment and Design. 26 years later, TED has become a nexus for a global community of individuals who believe
in the power of Ideas Worth Spreading.
TED.com currently has a library of over 600
amazing talks of such high quality that the site has become the platinum standard for innovation in digital
storytelling.
Every week, in multiple cities, people are coming together
to pursue ideas worth spreading.
230 TEDx Events have happened in 2009
25 Languages
80 Countries
TEDx is part of a revolution in global
education made possible by local organizers
wanting to engage their communities.
It’s all about the passion for ideas…...
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx -
local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like
experience.
At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep
discussion and connection in a small group.
These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently
organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the
TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
What is TEDx?
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