What's in a TEDx name?
All TEDx event names follow the same convention: a name beginning with TEDx, and followed by a descriptor such as the name of your city, school, neighborhood or organization (e.g., TEDxSydney, TEDxThames, TEDxUSC, TEDxPfizer). TED will have to approve your event's name, so please wait before you purchase a TEDx domain name or create a Facebook Page.
Be creative when naming your TEDx event. If the name of your city is taken, consider a neighborhood, your city's nickname, a river, a nearby lake, a historic name, a street name ... For example, in London in 2009 there are eight TEDx events: TEDxLondon, TEDxTuttle, TEDxThames, TEDxEastEnd, TEDxRegentsPark, TEDxEdges, TEDxNottingHill, TEDxVonUnderbelly.
Guidelines for TEDx event names:
- Country names: No country names will be granted, with the exception of small islands. Names of larger regions (and US states) may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
- City names: City names will be reserved for individuals hosting events attended by more than 100 people.
- Co-branded names: Co-branded names (such as TEDxPfizer, TEDxUSC) are approved on a case-by-case basis. Generally, these will be permitted for schools and educational organizations, and in some cases NGOs and camps. We don't co-brand with other conferences or seminars.
- Corporate names: When approved, corporations can only host internal TEDx events (e.g., an event named TEDxPfizer may only be attended by Pfizer employees).
- Theme names: Generally, we will not approve theme-based names (e.g., TEDxMarketing, TEDxEducation), but there may be allowances on a case-by-case basis.
- Names already taken: Make sure no one already holds a license for your desired name. Keep in mind there is a minimum 10-day approval process for TEDx events.
