About TEDx, x=independently organized event
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)
About TED
TED is an annual event where some of the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. "TED" stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design - three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called it "the ultimate brain spa" and "a four-day journey into the future." The diverse audience - CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists - is almost as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono. TED was first held in Monterey, California, in 1984. In 2001, Chris Anderson's Sapling Foundation acquired TED from its founder, Richard Saul Wurman. In recent years, TED has expanded to include an international conference, TEDGlobal; media initiatives, including TED Talks and TED.com; and the TED Prize. TED2010, "What the world Needs Now," will be held Feb 9-13, 2010, in Long Beach, California, with a simulcast event in Palm Springs, California. TEDGlobal 2009, "The Substance of Things Not Seen," will be held July 21-24, 2009, in Oxford, UK and TEDIndia will be held in November 2009.
About TEDxEast
TEDxEast seeks to develop and leverage the TED experience at a regional level, bringing together innovators and inspirational speakers in the New York Metropolitan Area. TEDxEast began as a conversation among friends and has grown into a twice annual event that seeks to collect and display some of the best NYC has to offer.
Julianne Wurm is the organizer of TEDxEast. She works with a committee of talented individuals Marisa Farina, Melek Pulatkonak, Connie Frances Avila and Vico Sharabani. TEDxEast has also benefited from a number of other individuals who have given their time and expertise and include Tommy McCall, Lucy Flores, and Dr. Rona Frederick.
The TEDxEast has been graciously guided by a number of "TEDsters" as advisors and we thank them: Jason Johnson, Taylor Milsal, Christine Mason McCaul and Sunny Bates.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.
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TEDxEast is grateful to the generous support of its sponsors- and we have a number of opportunities for partnership to support our upcoming events. Click here to inquire about our guidelines and opportunities.
Speaker Suggestions
TEDxEast wants to hear from its community about interesting research, innovators and inspiring projects in our community- this helps us build our program. Please share your ideas by sending us your speaker suggestions.
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