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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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Applications for Fellowship or Reduced-Price Registration

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TED2009

We're sorry, but the TED we are no longer accepting applications for TED2009 in Long Beach. If you'd like, you can apply to attend the simulcast event in Palm Springs above.



A few things to know about TED2009 registration:

  • Only a limited number of TED registrations 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 registrations cost $6,000. A limited number of discounted registrations 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 registration 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 registration. (See full description of registration benefits)
  • TED2009 will be the first conference held at our exciting new home in Long Beach, California. All registrations 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 »