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From Kenya to Columbia,[br]from Iraq to Korea,

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in slums, in schools,[br]in prisons and in theatres,

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every day, people gather[br]at TEDx events around the world

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to hear the best ideas bubbling up[br]in their communities.

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Today, you are part of a global conversation[br]about our shared future.

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So what is this TEDx?

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TEDx is an initiative[br]of the TED conference,[br]

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a nonprofit devoted[br]to ideas worth spreading.

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We grant free licences to allow [br]TED-like events to spread globally.

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This event today is based on[br]the TED conference format and ideals

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but is independently organised[br]by your local community.

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So please make sure to thank[br]the team of volunteers[br]

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who worked so hard on today's event.

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It's their ideas, dedication and time[br]that made it all possible.

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It's they who booked all the speakers[br]and the views you will hear today

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are of course those of those speakers,[br]not necessarily of TED.

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We hope their talks spark [br]an exciting conversation among you.

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This is a day for curiosity[br]and for scepticism,

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for openness and for critical thinking, [br]for inspiration and for action.

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The more you enter into it,[br]the more you will take out.

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And now, on with the show!