TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.
TED is dedicated to researching and sharing knowledge that matters through short talks and presentations. Our goal is to inform and educate global audiences in an accessible way.
A TEDx event is a local gathering where live TED-like talks and performances are shared with the community. ... TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis.
How did a one-off conference about technology, entertainment and design become a viral video phenomenon and a worldwide community of passionate people? TED was born in 1984 out of Richard Saul Wurman's observation of a powerful convergence among three fields: technology, entertainment and design.
What do you pay speakers? TED does not pay speakers. We do, of course, cover travel costs and provide excellent hotel accommodation -- as well as a covetable pass to all five days of TED. Most speakers stay for the whole conference, soaking up the talks and connecting with other attendees.
The most direct way to approach TED is through a nomination, either by someone else or yourself. When nominating yourself, TED requires a description of your "idea worth spreading" that your talk will focus on and links to videos of your previous speeches or presentations.
Who owns TED? As of July 1, 2019, TED is owned by TED Foundation, a tax exempt not for profit corporation (a 501(c)3 organization under US tax code).
The main difference between TED and TEDx is that TEDx is focused on a local, geographic area. It is a local gathering where TED-like talks and presentations are shared with the community. ... TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Appeal to the global crowd –Today's younger generation connect with others via social media channels. As students follow global and political events online, TED talks fuel this demand to become aware and educated about an unexplored topic, thus making them connected global citizens.
Using Technology
TED presenters typically do not use teleprompter or notes, but they do offer "confidence monitors" at the feet of presenters. These allow presenters to glance down at see slides or notes without calling attention to itself.
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are collectively shaping our world. But a TED conference is broader still, showcasing important research and ideas from all disciplines and exploring how they connect.
As of December 2020 over 3,500 TED Talks are freely available on the website.
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