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Welcome to the beta launch of TEDx! It's a new way for local communities to create and host their own unofficial TED-style events!



In the spirit of "Ideas Worth Spreading," TEDx is a program that enables schools, businesses, libraries or just groups of friends to enjoy a TED-like experience through events they themselves organize, design and host. We're supporting approved organizers by offering a free toolset that includes detailed advice, the right to use recorded TEDTalks, promotion on our site, connection to other organizers, and a little piece of our brand in the form of the TEDx label.


It's an experiment that we hope will nurture the growth of a truly global TED community.


TEDx events around the world

Through a mix of our critically acclaimed TEDTalks series and their own selections of live speakers, performances and tech demos, TEDx licensees are stimulating dialog at the local level.