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...
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...
Once your photos are ready, you’re required to upload them to Flickr. We also encourage uploading your best photos to the TEDxHub and other online forums and social media sites. The farther they’re spread, the better!
Upload your photos to Flickr
You’re required to upload all photography taken at your event to Flickr. Tag each photo "TEDx" and ...
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...
TEDx events are community-driven and are named after the local area in which the community it will serve is situated. Find out how to pick a name that fits your community event.
Event naming conventions
All TEDx event names follow the same convention: a name beginning with TEDx, followed by a location-based descriptor such as the official name o...
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...
TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Can we preserve our humanity in the digital age? Where does creativity come from? And what's the secret to living longer? In each episode, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through a series of TED Talks and original interviews, i...
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...
Once your event is over, you’ll want to make sure your “ideas worth spreading” actually spread! You can help your TEDx community share these ideas with the world through promoting your talks uploaded to YouTube.
Optimize your views
Once the videos of your speakers’ talks are edited, you should upload your talks to the TEDx YouTube channel. When...
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...
Your local speakers and performers are the inspiration centers of your TEDx event. So selecting, inviting, and preparing them for the big day will be one of the most important tasks you’ll have.
Finding extraordinary speakers isn’t always an easy task. Here are some guiding principles to follow in your search for speakers:
Look for ideas, not s...
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx ev...
During the planning process, managing your team is one of the most important tasks you’ll have. Let’s make sure you have all the bases covered.
While planning your event
What is your leadership style? How do you work best with people, and how might your team work most effectively together? Through weekly Skype calls, or in-person meetings? Is y...
Photography is an excellent way to capture the entirety of the event experience, offering a stunning look at the general atmosphere, as well as individual emotions of the day.
Photography at your event
Ideally, you’ll want to bring in a professional photographer (or a professional-in-training) to take pictures of your event. Consider working w...
So you want to organize another TEDx event? You’ll need to complete your post event requirements, think about your next event, and then re-apply.
Completing your post event requirements
Before you apply to renew an event, it is required that you complete your post event requirements —this includes uploading videos, photos and updating your even...
About this preformance: A musical duo from the streets of San Francisco bring a healthy dose of rock-n-roll grit to the TED@IBM stage. With a stripped-down performance of “Crying Shame,” they aim to encourage musicians and fans to question boundaries and push limits.
About this speaker
Francisco Fernandez has been the bucking force behind his un...
On the day of your TEDx event, your speakers will be feeling the pressure – there’s a lot riding on their talk, so you’ll want to make sure they feel completely supported and celebrated for their hard work.
It’s important to keep your speakers updated on the internal schedule of the day – it might even be worth creating a schedule for them. This...
Inviting speakers to give a talk at your event takes more work (and finesse) than you might think. You should know how to craft a great invitation, and the information your prospective speakers need to know.
What makes a good invitation?
Your speaker or performer’s invitation should be a formal letter or email, outlining the reasons why you’re...
There is a lot of time and effort that goes into speaker preparation. Crafting, memorizing, and delivering a TED-like talk is drastically different from giving a speech or lecture.
You’ll want to be there for your speaker every step of the way, to help them feel supported and empowered. There are several steps to take in the prepping process:
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About this video: A smartphone reflects more than a swift leap in technology...hidden within each phone is the story of modern commerce. By following the globe-trotting logistics behind an average smart phone, we become closer to understanding the complexity of today’s globalized world.
About this event
TED@UPS Atlanta unlocked the opportunitie...
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Adam Grant (00:00:03):
I'm Adam Grant, and this is Taken for Granted, my podcast with the TED Audio Collective. I'm an organizational psychologist, and my job is to rethink how we work, lead, and live. My guest today is familiar to listeners of WorkLife. Actually, to pretty much anyone who listens to podcasts or reads boo...
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Adam Stelzner
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