We encourage all TEDx organizers to create an official website for their event. This will serve as their online hub for event info, updates, blog posts, videos, and more. Your website’s domain name Here are the general things to keep in mind when getting a domain name or URL for your TEDx event website: Get your domain name You aren't require...

Press and media contact information For press information, images and media resources about TED conferences, TED.com and TED Talks, please get in touch with Erin Allweiss at press@ted.com. Press attendance at TED events TED invites a small number of requesting journalists to cover each conference. We give priority to proposals from journalists w...

I wish that you — you personally and every creative individual and organization you know — will find a way to directly engage with a public school in your area, and that you’ll then tell the story of how you got involved, so that within a year we have 1,000 examples of innovative public-private partnerships. The plan Build a website that serves ...

As a TEDx licensee and organizer, you are trusted with furthering TED's mission of bringing great ideas to the world – for free. Here are some of the most useful strategies in sharing your event with the public. An important note: To avoid confusion with the TED brand, it is incredibly important to us that you make clear that your event is a TE...

You may be the lead organizer for your event, but having a dynamic team of decision-makers will help you manage the many requirements of a TEDx event. Recruit a dedicated team The majority of your TEDx team will be volunteers. Whether they’re work colleagues, fellow students or a group of talented friends, it’s important to find the right peop...

All TEDx events automatically get their own event page on TED.com. This online profile shares your event information with the rest of the TED and TEDx community as well as other TED.com visitors looking to attend a local event. You’re required to update your event page after your license is approved. To access yours, sign in to your member acco...

A smart, snappy guide to romance… On-screen and on the page, Fry has a wry, chatty voice that illuminates age-old questions in brainy yet simple language. — The Washington Post About the book Thankfully, love—as with most of life—is full of patterns: from the number of sexual partners we have in our lifetime to how we choose who to message on a...

Before filling out your TED Fellowship application, please review these tips. They're designed to help you submit your best application possible. Apply early. Applications are open for a month, but please don't wait until the last day to submit. The deadline is at 11:59pm UTC on the day applications are due. We cannot accept late applications. B...

TED-Ed — TED's youth and education initiative — aims to spark and celebrate the ideas and knowledge-sharing of teachers and students around the world. Everything TED-Ed does supports learning — whether its producing a growing video library of original animated lessons, providing an international platform for teachers to create their own interact...

TED is dedicated to researching and sharing knowledge that matters through short talks and presentations. Our goal is to inform and educate global audiences in an accessible way. Scientists, researchers, technologists, business leaders, artists, designers and other world experts take the TED stage to present “Ideas Worth Spreading”: valuable new...

Once your video is edited, it’s time to upload it to the TEDx YouTube channel using our Media Uploader. We’ll walk you through how with these instructions, and point out some important rules to remember. How to upload your videos Please use the TED Media Uploader to upload your videos (we are no longer using YouTube to upload Talks). The TED Me...

I wish my artwork could persuade millions of people to join a global conversation about sustainability. I wish we could launch a ground-breaking competition that motivates kids to invent new ideas in sustainable living. I wish I could create an IMAX film that would make my work accessible to a broader audience. The plan Create a website to rai...

Offering a webcast is a great way to amplify the reach (and impact) of your TEDx event. Setting up your webcast Once you have a link for your webcast on a platform such as Facebook Live or YouTube Live, add the URL of the webcast to your event page. If you know you’ll be livestreaming your event but are unsure of the URL, add a link to your webs...

Dream me. Build me. Make me real. Manhattan, NY September 20, 2013 On September 20, 2013, TEDCity2.0 took place at the TimesCenter in New York City. Co-curated and co-hosted by Chris Anderson, John Cary and Courtney Martin, the event surfaced stories of urban ingenuity and interdependence from across the globe, and featured an unexpected mix of ...

As a country, how can we better inspire our students — and support our educators? To explore ideas, TED, WNET, PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting teamed up for a brand-new one-hour special, funded by CPB's "American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen." TED Talks Education was an exhilarating night of talks hosted by John Legend. TED Ta...

This event type is organized in the city or town in which you live, engages a wide range of local residents, and showcases a diverse array of talks, not limited to one subject. The event is named after the location-based community it serves. About this event type Once you apply for a license for a standard event type, that license will remain ac...

One of the big goals of a TEDx event is to spark conversation – and this shouldn’t be exclusive to your live event! Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are vibrant online forums for your guests and others to discuss the topics and ideas you’ll be sharing before, during, and after your event. Plus, it’s one of the most effective ways to ...

From the stage design to the program and attendee badges, your designer can create a unique look for your event. In addition to your TEDx logo, your visual identity can be based on your theme or on something distinct about your community. Your distinct identity can be incorporated into your venue and event materials. Design your venue For your ...

Getting sponsors can be a challenge for many organizers. Generally, when you’re approaching a potential sponsor, you'll need to explain what a TEDx event is, excite them about the opportunity, and convince them it's worth their while. How to reach out to sponsors The “who” and “how” are two important things to keep in mind when it comes to rea...

After watching the collection of talks on Visualizing Data, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. What's next? Trends and questions in statistics and data visualization TED designed Visualizing Data to enable learners to recognize the powerful insights data can provide ...

I am the crucible of the future. I am where humanity will either flourish or fade. ... I am the City 2.0. Dream me. Build me. Make me real. The plan For the first time ever, the majority of the world’s population lives in cities. By the middle of this century, the urban population will almost double -- and the majority of this growth will happen...

What is a TEDx regional workshop? TEDx regional workshops are local gatherings that are organized and attended by TEDx organizers with active licenses. A regional workshop is an easy and fun way to bring your community together to learn, virtually or in person. Regional workshops are not open to partners, prospective TEDxers, or anyone who is n...

Questions about the TED Fellows program? Take a look at our FAQ. Topics: About the program Application requirements Selection process Technical help About the program What are you looking for in a TED Fellow? We are looking for the people working on-the-ground on world-changing ideas -- the doers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers and pho...

As TED has grown, we've picked up a few misconceptions along the way — some more vexing than others. If you've heard a rumor and want to know the facts, or have your own questions about who the heck we are and how we operate, we have a few answers below. Is TED elitist? In one sense, yes — we curate our speaker list and our TED Talks lineup very...

Countdown is a bold, global movement to find ways to rapidly shift to a world with net zero greenhouse emissions and tackle the climate crisis. Communities, schools, universities, businesses, nonprofits, and city representative offices are invited to participate. Understanding that now is the time to take back power on climate, TED works with in...

Creating well-produced video and audio should be one of your biggest priorities. After all, this is primarily how your event’s ideas will be spread to the world. You’ll find detailed instructions on how to shoot and record video, light and audio needs in our Production Guide, but here’s a rundown of the basics. Create a budget There’s a good ...

Who owns TED? As of July 1, 2019, TED is owned by TED Foundation, a tax exempt not for profit corporation (a 501(c)3 organization under US tax code). TED moved TED Conferences LLC from the Sapling Foundation, which was established in 1996 by publishing entrepreneur Chris Anderson, over to TED Foundation to align with our brand and make it easier...

We've created a unified system for TEDx logos, to make your event logo easy to create. Your logo will be used on all of your branded materials, so take a minute to make sure you get it right! Your TEDx logo Your TEDx logo will be used throughout the course of your TEDx event: on letterhead, on your website(s), on social media, and on all event...

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Dr. Jen Gunter: Before we get to the episode, a quick favor. We're doing a listener survey to figure out how we can keep making the podcast better. We'd love your thoughts. So if you have a few minutes, please take the survey at SurveyNerds.com/BodyStuff. That's SurveyNerds.com/BodyStuff — ...

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Diane Russo Cheng : My name is Diane Russo Cheng. I'm in my mid thirties, I am a filmmaker and a photographer. Dr. Jen Gunter: When Diane was 12, she learned she had scoliosis…and she started seeing a chiropractor a couple years later. Diane Russo Cheng: They would take x-rays and when ...