Gather the world's leading thinkers and doers, offer them four days of rapid-fire stimulation, and what's the result? Unexpected connections. Extraordinary insights. Powerful inspiration.
Upcoming events are listed below. Learn more about the conferences and how you can attend.
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TED2009
The Great Unveiling
February 3-7, 2009
Long Beach, CaliforniaIt's TED's 25th anniversary. But Instead of looking back, we're looking forward. Everyone on the program will be premiering something: a thrilling discovery, a revolutionary idea, a powerful invention, a spectacular piece of art, a first-time performance. We'll share undiscovered talent, and shed new light on names you know. And then, of course, there's another great unveiling: Our new home in Long Beach, California.
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TED@PalmSprings 2009
The simulcast event, hosted by Rives and Kelly
February 3-7, 2009
Palm Springs, CaliforniaAn intimate way to experience TED: Join 400 TEDsters in beautiful Palm Springs to enjoy the full TED2009 program live via satellite. TED@PalmSprings lets you take in all the TED speakers and performances in an intimate and relaxed setting -- we'll be taking over the Riviera Resort & Spa. Spectacular parties, live music and comedy, and terrific conversations, all in a stunning (and stylish) desert environment.
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TEDGlobal 2009
The Substance of Things Not Seen
July 21-24, 2009
Oxford, UKTEDGlobal is TED's twin conference, with the same focus on inspired ideas, technologies and performances -- with an even stronger international perspective. At TEDGlobal 2009, we'll explore the hidden forces that run unseen through our lives -- social conventions, biological links, cultural frameworks, coded meanings …