TED began in 1984 as a gathering for innovators in technology, entertainment, and design and has since become a global platform for spreading ideas through online talks and local TEDx events. TEDx events are independently organized in multiple cities around the world each year, allowing local communities to engage with ideas from TEDTalks and live speakers in an intimate setting. There are now over 600 TED talks online covering a wide range of topics.

2. TEDis a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDxis a locally organized event that focuses on individuals and innovation in various cities.

3. A Little History about TEDTED began in 1984 as a gathering place for innovators and leaders in the fields of Technology, Entertainment and Design. 26 years later, TED has become a nexus for a global community of individuals who believe in the power of Ideas Worth Spreading.TED.com currently has a library of over 600 amazing talks of such high quality that the site has become the platinum standard for innovation in digital storytelling.

4. TEDxis part of a revolution in global education made possible by local organizers wanting to engage their communities.Every week, in multiple cities, people are coming together to pursue ideas worth spreading. 230 TEDx Events have happened in 200925 Languages80 CountriesIt’s all about the passion for ideas…...

5. What is TEDx?In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx - 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.