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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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover and spread ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and drive meaningful change. TED is a non-profit that believes powerful ideas, powerfully presented, move us: to feel something, to think differently, to take action. Champion ideas through live events around the world.
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.
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.
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.
Apply for a TEDx license. 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.
Think of TEDx as hosting an awesome dinner party, with great food, inspirational videos, brilliant speakers and mind-blowing conversation. By organizing a TEDx event, you will have the opportunity to create a truly unique event that will unleash new ideas, inspire and inform.
