Spreading the ideas of TED | Chris Anderson | TEDxSF |
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At the inaugural TEDx San Francisco, Chris Anderson, TED Curator, discusses the history of TED and the genesis of TEDx.
About TEDx, x=independently organize event: 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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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) |