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TED@PalmSprings

Attend TED at a gorgeous simulcast event in Palm Springs, CA, featuring a real-time satellite feed from Long Beach and live performances on-site. TED@PalmSprings lets you experience the entire TED2009 program with a smaller group, in a more relaxed atmosphere, at a lower cost. Last year's simulcast attendees called it "extraordinary," "transformative" and "beyond world-class."

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TED2009 Waitlist

Regular registration for TED2009 closed in March 2008. (Please make note of this for next year: TED sells out fast.) You can still register to join our waitlist, and we'll let you know should any spots come available.

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A few things to know about TED2009 membership:

  • Only a limited number of TED memberships are available each year; they're granted at the discretion of the TED team based on a broad set of criteria aimed at ensuring a rich and stimulating exchange of ideas among a diverse group of peers.
  • Standard Memberships cost $6,000. A limited number of discounted memberships are made available for those in the education or non-profit worlds, who could not otherwise attend. Registration details for these are above.
  • A Standard TED2009 Membership extends from April 15, 2008 - April 14, 2009. Benefits include attendance at the TED2009 Conference (Feb 3-7, 2009), as well as bi-monthly TED Book Club mailings, a set of DVDs archiving the TED2009 conference, and priority for 2010 membership. (See full description of membership benefits)
  • TED2009 will be the first conference held at our exciting new home in Long Beach, California. All memberships now include Main Hall passes.
  • We ask that you take the essay questions on the registration form very seriously; they're the key tool we have for understanding who you are. Read about the application process »