TEDx Introduction

TED Curator Chris Anderson introduces you to the TEDx program.

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)

A non-profit organization devoted to "ideas worth spreading"

A message from TED Curator Chris Anderson

Now, today you are part of a truly remarkable global phenomenon

Around the world, thousands of people have been gathering in meetings

to experience the power of ideas

A surprising thing about today's meeting is that we here at TED

Have had almoust nothing to do with it

We lent our name, a format, a few simple guidelines

and some of our content

but the really hard work to make today happen

has been down to your local organizers

and we are truly in awe

of the passion and dedication that they have shown to make something like this work

And thank you to you too

For taking the time out to come and be part

of this exciting conversation about our shared future

And please write and tell us what you make of this event today

But for now, on with the show