Written by the educators who created The Deep Ocean, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean. Arthur C. Clarke Planet Ocean In the late 1960s,...

Nuveen as a company has always believed in investing in ideas with the power to create positive impact. Drawing from TED’s expertise in sharing powerful and inspirational ideas, this compilation of custom videos and playlists reflects Nuveen’s combined commitment to seeing the ripple effect that ideas, big or small, can have on individuals, comm...

University events are TEDx events hosted at a college or university, and organized by current university administration staff, faculty or students. It gives universities the opportunity to share the unique innovation and ideas that their community is creating. About this event type A university event license follows the same format as the standa...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, May 18, 2021 ADAM GRANT: Hi WorkLifers, a quick warning that in this episode we discuss the murder of George Floyd. TYECE WILKINS: It wasn't until Saturday evening that I allowed the tears to flow. Sitting underneath a cotton candy pink sky. I put on Mali Music's Gonna be all right. And try to let the music ...

As Westpac enters its third century, the inaugural TED@Westpac event in Sydney, Australia explored the brilliant inventions, bold acts and big ideas that point the way to a healthy, sustainable future for all. Westpac speakers examined the exponential possibilities that come from embracing innovation and celebrating diversity while creating The ...

How to Be a Better Human How to Make Transformative Ideas Happen (with Frans Johansson) (Transcript) August 1, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. When we think about where great ideas come from, I think a lot of us assume that they just shoot down from the sky like lightning. ...

Imagine a day filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking video and mind-blowing conversation. By organizing a TEDx event, you can create a unique gathering in your community that will unleash new ideas, inspire and inform. A TEDx event is a local gathering where live TED-like talks and performances are shared with the community. TEDx even...

Who we are TED is a warm and creative workplace, where we work to spread big ideas and better the world. Diversity at TED Not just thinking. Doing. Employee Resource Groups Perks + Benefits Ready to join us? Spreading ideas starts with you. Find jobs at TED HQ and around the world. TED is a global community — and so is our staff. We're he...

I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project, and together we'll turn the world ... INSIDE OUT. The plan Art has the power to change the world. It's a neutral place for exchanges and discussions, which means it has the ability to change perceptions -- the very way that we see others. Artist JR asks ...

Youth events are one of our most creative TEDx event types, since they are organized by or catered toward young people. As you might guess, these events are all about imagination and having fun. About this event type Our youth events are a little different from other event types because there are actually multiple types of youth events that you...

ED events are TEDx events where educators, students, administrators and others gather to discuss the future of education. About this event type ED events give people in educational communities an opportunity to spark discussion on the future of education, and share those ideas with the global community. These TEDx events are not the same as uni...

Library events are exactly what they sound like: TEDx events that are hosted at a library. They are usually recurring events, and offer a unique space to share the TED and TEDx spirit with your local community. About this event type A library event license follows the same format as the standard event license, except that this event is held at ...

After watching the collection of talks on Covering World News, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. The speakers featured in Covering World News believe we're ill-served by the parochialism of our news at a time when the world's becoming a much more interconnected place...

Your TEDx event theme sets the tone of your event with one overarching question or statement. It essentially lets your attendees know what they should expect from the day. What is the difference between a theme, a topic, and an idea? A theme is the title or tagline of your event. A topic is a subject area that you’re interested in covering at...

TEDxYouth Weekend was a series of TEDxYouth events that took place around the world on November 19 and 20, 2016, around the theme of What Now? These events are designed to empower and inspire young people. More about TEDxYouth events Today, young people are growing up in a world where the definitions of who we are, where we live and how we get t...

Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After t...

As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don’t think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In his new show, he has lively discussions and debates with some of the world’s most interesting thinkers, creators, achievers, and leaders—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Brené Brown to Mark Cuban, and Olympic me...

After watching the collection of talks on Understanding Islam, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. Where next? The greatest challenge to any religion is getting its followers to act in accordance with its principles. As Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf and Karen Armstrong descri...

Internal TEDx events are for nonprofits, government entities and hospitals looking to create a TEDx event with a co-branded name. The license is granted for free, at TED’s discretion. Hosting an Internal event can inject excitement and innovation into organizational culture. TEDx Internal events also promote idea sharing and cross-departmental c...

TEDxLive is a license for TEDx events centered around the live webcast of an official TED Conference. Here, the world becomes TED’s audience. If you're interested in organizing a TEDxLive 2023 event, please read through the guidelines below before applying for a license. About this event type The idea for TEDxLive grew out of a question we wer...

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...

Before you organize a TEDx event, you must obtain a TEDx license from TED. Before you begin the process, be prepared to make a few decisions to determine the kind of experience you’d like your event to be. Pick your event type There are different event types available, and you have to select yours before reaching the form. Learn more about all t...

To help ensure your event is a marquee success, we’ve compiled a few things for you to keep in mind as you organize your top-notch TEDx event. About this event The TEDx Business License provides a unique opportunity for businesses to hosts private, employees-only events that leverage the TEDx brand to ignite company culture. These events look...

How to Be a Better Human How to get workplace gender equity now (with Sara Sanford) (Transcript) October 10, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How to Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. Today on the podcast, we’ve got equity expert Sara Sanford. Sara is the author of Inclusion, Inc.: How to Design Intersectional Equit...

Written by the educator who created What Makes Us Human?, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in his field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. As a biological anthropologist, I never liked drawing sharp distinctions between human and non-human. Such boundaries ma...

The Do’s And Don'ts Of Returning To The Office Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Adam Grant: It's been more than two years since offices shut down, many people were sent home, and meetings turned into video calls...And now leaders want people back to the office! But many people have mixed feelings about that. [MUSIC] Thalia: What do I think about going b...

Written by the educators who created Covering World News, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. At the newsstand, on our smartphones and while watching the evening news, we learn about faraway people and places from...

How to Be a Better Human How labor unions create worker power (w/ Margaret Levi) (Transcript) October 31, 2022 [00:00:00] Chris Duffy: You're listening to How To Be a Better Human. I'm your host, Chris Duffy. Of the many strange things about being a comedian, one of the biggest is how being paid works. I can perform the exact same jokes and ge...

Written by the educators who created Mapping and Manipulating the Brain, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. Here is this mass of jelly, three-pound mass of jelly you can hold in the palm of your hand, and it can ...

Written by the educators who created Leading Wisely, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. Understanding management means understanding people. What motivates us to engage deeply and perform powerfully at work? How...