TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). The annual TED Conference invites thinkers and doers from around the world to speak on a wide range of topics. TEDx events are locally organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. This document provides an overview of TED and TEDx events, noting they aim to spread ideas to audiences including college students, professionals, and business leaders through inspiring talks on cross-disciplinary topics.