In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

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Jane Buckingham

President of Trendera, editor

Jane is the president of Trendera, a marketing firm specializing in trend forecasting, brand strategy, and generational research. She also is a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazines.

John Kang

CEO of Homesidekick

John Kang is the CEO of HOMESIDEKICK, a real estate platform built on blockchain technology, and is a founding member of UCLA's blockchain lab, a research facility empowering companies with developments in blockchain technology.

Keith A. Somers

Motivational Speaker, Actor

Keith Somers is a working actor, voice over artist and powerful motivational speaker. Keith is also the creator of a foundation that seeks to expand the perspective of young people and equip them with positive life skills.

Laurie Sandell

Author, Editor

Laurie Sandell has written for numerous magazines including Esquire, GQ and The New York Times, and is the author of two nonfiction books, the Eisner-nominated graphic memoir The Impostor's Daughter, and the Bernie Madoff biography, Truth and Consequences.