How can I participate in TEDx?

See all the ways to let us know about the most exciting, talented people in your network.

1. Nominate a speaker.
2. Apply for The Audacious Project.
3. Apply to be a TED Fellow.
4. Nominate a TED-Ed educator.
5. Recommend a TED-Ed animator.

Do TEDx volunteers get paid?

TEDx events are purely volunteer endeavors, and the licensee should not make money from the event, and volunteers should not be paid.

Why do you want to volunteer at TEDx?

TEDx attendees are intelligent, engaging and diverse. You may even get the opportunity to meet guests who are not even professional speakers and they give their professional insight on different subjects. All of this will give you tons of personal as well as professional experiences.

What do TEDx volunteers do?

As a volunteer, you’ll help build an organization that instills the same wonder and inspiration you feel when watching a TED or TEDx talk online. Volunteers share their time and talent to help drive the Quad Cities area idea revolution, creating a truly unique, single-day conference of ideas worth spreading.

What is the difference between TEDx and TED?

TEDx follows the same format as a TED Talk. 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. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx.

How do I apply for a TEDx license?

Here are the three most important things you need to know before applying for a TEDx license—explained by TEDx organizers in the delightful video below: Choose the type of TEDx event you would like to organize by clicking one of the buttons in the list below. (You’ll then head on to the main application form.)

How do I organize a TEDx event on TEDx?

Choose the type of TEDx event you would like to organize by clicking one of the buttons in the list below. (You’ll then head on to the main application form.) Note that each event type in this list is subject to a separate set of rules, guidelines and applicable dates.

How do I thank my sponsors for sponsoring my TEDx event?

You can thank your sponsors in a slide, but the logos cannot remain on the stage for more than a few seconds—or be in any team photos. You may give away or sell TEDx branded products during your event and during the period of your license; however, they must contain your unique event name, not the generic “TEDx” logo.

What is a TEDxWomen event?

Learn more about hosting a TEDxWomen event. A TEDx event held for your local community, featuring a diverse array of talks, not limited to one subject. The Studio license is a TEDx license designed to provide greater flexibility for you to produce compelling new ideas anytime, anywhere, and independent of your TEDx events.