What is TED?
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or fewer) delivered by today’s leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED’s annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, and made available, free, on TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.
TED’s open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed; the annual million-dollar TED Prize, which funds exceptional individuals with a “wish,” or idea, to create change in the world; TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
Follow TED on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TEDTalks, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TED or Instagram at https://instagram.com/ted.
What is TEDx?
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, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. 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.)
Get to Know TEDxBozeman
TEDxBozeman debuted as the first TEDx event in Montana in 2012 and has since grown and matured into an event recognized both nationally and internationally. Each year our team strives to make waves and challenge ourselves to organize an ever more impactful event. Our efforts are not going unnoticed. In 2014, TEDxBozeman was featured on the front page of the TEDx.com website, singled out among only two other TEDx events worldwide. We’ve also been featured in the December 2012 issue of WIRED Magazine as well as many other statewide publications.
Now in our sixth year, we invite the people of Montana to join us on a journey of conscious endeavor to elevate their lives in 2017.
“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” – Henry David Thoreau
This year we have brought together an inspiring group of speakers, performers, thought-leaders and visionaries who will be sharing their stories and experiences on the TEDxBozeman stage. Click here to meet the individuals who will be making TEDxBozeman 2017 a truly memorable event.
The live event will be held Saturday,April 8th at the Commons at the intersection of Baxter and Love. The event will be from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM and dinner and a mixer will immediately follow. This is your opportunity to take part in TED’s vision of challenging conventions, sharing solutions and spreading bold new ways to see the world.
If you haven’t already gotten your tickets, click here to purchase them before they are gone.
The last five years of TEDxBozeman would not have been possible without the backing, support, and inspiration of Montana. To past attendees, speakers, performers and sponsors – thank you. If 2017 will be your first TEDxBozeman, we can’t wait to see you on April 8th!
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Follow TEDxBozeman on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date as we approach the event on April 8th. Interested in learning more about TED? Please visit TED.com