TED is strict about what it allows TEDx licensees to offer sponsors. It is crucial that you follow these rules carefully. If you aren't sure if an offer to a sponsor is appropriate, contact us to find out.
What you can offer sponsors
- A "thank you" to the sponsor from the stage (including a slide with their logo, briefly shown)
- Acknowledgment of the sponsor in the printed program or on your website. (Note: The sponsor's logo may not appear on the front or back page of your printed program. It may not appear on the homepage of your website. It must always be smaller than the TEDx logo.)
- Placement of the sponsor's logo on video monitors during breaks
- A "sponsored meal": an announcement that a meal or snack was provided by the sponsor
- A gift from the sponsor to all the attendees
- A short demo, given by the sponsor, to exhibit a new technology
TED will approve other types of sponsorship acknowledgments on a case-by-case basis. Email us to find out if your idea is appropriate.
What you can't offer
You cannot offer product advertisements or long-form presentations by sponsors.
Sponsors have absolutely no editorial control over your event and cannot provide creative direction on any of the content you've selected. Sponsors do not have the right to dictate who or what appears on your stage, or who attends your event.
