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?