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TEDx is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to local communities around the globe through TEDx events.
Before you start the search for speakers for your event, it’s important to know exactly what a TEDx Talk is. It also helps to understand the different types of talks worth spreading. That way, you know what you’re looking for.
A TEDx event isn’t an industry or marketing conference. It isn’t limited to one topic or field. It isn’t used to sell something. A TEDx event is not organized by or for special-interest political, religious or commercial groups.
In the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading,” the TEDx program helps communities, organizations and individuals produce TED-style events at the local level. TEDx events are planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis, under a free license from TED.
TED is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome all who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community. Learn about “Ideas change everything”.
TEDx talk format: Modeled after the TED format, TEDx events consist of a series of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations, and performances on a wide range of subjects. TEDx talks should be less than 18 minutes long and are typically delivered by a single presenter.
The TEDx program helps communities, groups and individuals spark conversation through TED-style events at the local level. Dive into our library of TEDx Talks — local speakers presenting to local audiences about everything from politics to pollination. We host all of their talks for the world to enjoy, explore, and use.
TEDx teams have a dedicated mission: to discover powerful, original ideas in local communities and amplify them on a global scale. Their speakers come from incredibly diverse backgrounds - scientists, writers, students, dancers, community leaders, tradespeople, chefs, doctors.
Here are the three most important things you need to know before applying for a TEDx license—explained by TEDx organizers in the delightful video below: Choose the type of TEDx event you would like to organize by clicking one of the buttons in the list below.
The distinction between a TED Conference and a TEDx event is primarily in how they are organized. TED Conferences are run by TED directly. TEDx events are locally organized by passionate volunteers who obtain a license from TED to create an event tailored to their community.
