What is X in TED?
Simply put, TEDx, x=independently organized event. 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.
Is TED X reliable?
Is TEDx credible? Another common TED-related question is, “Are TEDx speakers credible?” To put it simply, considering the credentials and experience of the vast majority of TED speakers, TEDx Talks are considered to be highly credible.
How much is TED X worth?
TED started 33 years ago as a low-budget, in-person series of 18-minute talks. In the past decade, it’s grown into a $65 million juggernaut.
Who is the owner of TED X?
TED (conference)
| Type of business | LLC |
|---|---|
| Owner | Sapling Foundation (1984–2019) TED Foundation (2019–present) |
| Founder(s) | Harry Marks Richard Saul Wurman |
| Revenue | US$66.2 million (2015) |
| URL | ted.com |
Is TEDx affiliated with TED?
TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED. These events are not controlled by TED, but event organizers agree to abide by our format, and are offered guidelines for curation, speaker coaching, event organizing and more.
How do I join TEDx?
Want to Get on the TED Stage? Here’s How.
- Be nominated or nominate yourself. The most direct way to approach TED is through a nomination, either by someone else or yourself.
- Apply to the TED Fellows Program. So, what is the TED Fellows Program exactly?
- Start at a local TEDx.
Why is TEDx credible?
At TED, we strive to present science in a way that is both compelling and 100% credible. Scientific claims by our speakers should be based on data that has survived scrutiny by experts in the field. Speakers should be transparent about the basis for any factual claims, and the scientific evidence for them.
Why is it called TED?
When it was founded, in 1984, TED (which stands for “Technology, Entertainment, and Design”) brought together a few hundred people in a single annual conference in California. Today, TED is not just an organizer of private conferences; it’s a global phenomenon with $45 million in revenues.
Who can give TED Talks?
Apply to the TED Fellows Program In short, the program takes deep thinkers and teaches them to talk like TED. Fellows are chosen through an open application program every year. A distinguished candidate is one of the following: someone who made a remarkable achievement.