TEDx

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share ideas and inspire conversation, licensed by TED Conferences. The program was created by Chris Anderson (entrepreneur), Sara Winge, and Lars Jan, and is supported by The TED Prize, The TED Fellows, and The TED-Ed. Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, and Elon Musk have all been involved with TED Conferences, and have spoken at various TEDx events, including TEDxRedmond, TEDxSydney, and TEDxBeijing.

Introduction to TEDx

TEDx events are designed to be similar to TED Conferences, with a focus on TED Talks-style presentations, but are organized independently by local communities, such as New York City, London, and Tokyo. The events feature a wide range of speakers, including Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, and Salman Khan, and cover topics such as The Singularity, Climate Change, and Artificial Intelligence. TEDx】 events are often hosted at universities, such as Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and are attended by people from all over the world, including Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Hollywood.

History of TEDx

The TEDx program was launched in 2009 by Chris Anderson (entrepreneur), Sara Winge, and Lars Jan, with the goal of creating a platform for local communities to organize their own TED Conferences-style events, similar to TEDxAmsterdam, TEDxParis, and TEDxRome. The first TEDx event was held in San Diego, and was organized by Jay Silver, Helen Walters, and June Cohen. Since then, TEDx events have been held in over 150 countries, including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and China, and have featured speakers such as Al Gore, Malala Yousafzai, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Organization and Format

TEDx events are organized by local teams, which are responsible for selecting speakers, such as Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg, and Reid Hoffman, and designing the event format, which often includes TED Talks-style presentations, Panel Discussions, and Workshops. The events are typically held over one or two days, and feature a mix of local and international speakers, including Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, and Pope Francis. TEDx】 events are often hosted in partnership with local organizations, such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and National Geographic, and are attended by people from a wide range of backgrounds, including Google, Facebook, and Microsoft.

Notable TEDx Events

There have been many notable TEDx events over the years, including TEDxYouth@SanDiego, TEDxWomen, and TEDxYouth@Tokyo, which have featured speakers such as Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, and Richard Dawkins. Other notable events include TEDxSydney, which has featured speakers such as David Attenborough, Jane Fonda, and Gordon Brown, and TEDxBeijing, which has featured speakers such as Wang Shi, Liu Xiaobo, and Ai Weiwei. TEDx】 events have also been held at notable locations, such as The White House, The United Nations, and The Vatican, and have been attended by people such as Hillary Clinton, Ban Ki-moon, and Pope Benedict XVI.

Impact and Criticisms

The TEDx program has had a significant impact on the way people share and discuss ideas, with many events featuring speakers such as Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Tim Ferriss. However, the program has also faced criticisms, including concerns about the lack of diversity among speakers, such as Shonda Rhimes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and the potential for events to be overly commercialized, with sponsors such as Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Microsoft. Despite these criticisms, the TEDx program remains a popular and influential platform for sharing ideas and inspiring conversation, with events such as TEDxHollywood, TEDxWallStreet, and TEDxSiliconValley.

TEDx and Community Engagement

TEDx events are designed to be community-driven, with a focus on engaging local audiences and encouraging discussion and debate, similar to The Aspen Institute, The Brookings Institution, and The World Economic Forum. Many events feature interactive elements, such as Workshops, Panel Discussions, and Q&A Sessions, and are designed to be accessible to a wide range of people, including Students, Professionals, and Community Leaders. TEDx】 events have also been used as a platform for community engagement and social activism, with many events featuring speakers such as Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, and Angela Davis, and addressing topics such as Climate Change, Social Justice, and Human Rights. Overall, the TEDx program has played an important role in promoting community engagement and social activism, with events such as TEDxYouth@Chicago, TEDxWomen@NewYork, and TEDxYouth@LosAngeles. Category:Conferences