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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)
About TED
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a four-day journey into the future.” The diverse audience — CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists — is almost as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono.
TED was first held in Monterey, California, in 1984. In 2001, Chris Anderson’s Sapling Foundation acquired TED from its founder, Richard Saul Wurman. In recent years, TED has expanded to include an international conference, TEDGlobal; media initiatives, including TED Talks and TED.com; and the TED Prize. TED2010, “What the world Needs Now,” will be held Feb 9-13, 2010, in Long Beach, California, with a simulcast event in Palm Springs, California. TEDGlobal 2009, “The Substance of Things Not Seen,” will be held July 21-24, 2009, in Oxford, UK and TEDIndia will be held in November 2009.
About TEDxPeachtree
TEDxPeachtree seeks to develop and share the TED experience on a regional level by bringing together inspirational leaders, innovators, artists and entertainers in metropolitan Atlanta. An all-volunteer effort from a team of dedicated professionals led by local entrepreneur Al Meyers, the TEDxPeachtree Planning Committee is comprised of those who answered the twin calls to “volunteer” and “spread great ideas” posted on LinkedIn in May of 2009. Committee members include Chris Allen, Edward Rosenfeld, Eric Hammond, Francesco Scordato, Jacqui Chew, Jason Allen, Mike Schinkel, Richard Leber, Sarah Smith, Sonia Viteri, Teresa Roth, Yonathan Gebreyes. The TEDxPeachtree 2009 event will be held at the Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta (SCAD) in the heart of midtown Atlanta.
About SCAD
The Savannah College of Art and Design is the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees in distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers students a choice of degree programs in 46 majors and more than 50 minors at locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, in Lacoste, France, online through SCAD eLearning, and soon in Hong Kong.
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)
About TED
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and
doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED”
stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas
that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader
still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called
it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a four-day journey into the future.” The
diverse audience — CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists — is almost
as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates,
Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe
Starck and Bono.
TED was first held in Monterey, California, in 1984. In 2001, Chris
Anderson’s Sapling Foundation acquired TED from its founder, Richard Saul
Wurman. In recent years, TED has expanded to include an international
conference, TEDGlobal; media initiatives, including TED Talks and TED.com;
and the TED Prize. TED2010, “What the world Needs Now,” will be held
Feb 9-13, 2010, in Long Beach, California, with a simulcast event in Palm
Springs, California. TEDGlobal 2009, “The Substance of Things Not Seen,”
will be held July 21-24, 2009, in Oxford, UK and TEDIndia will be held in
November 2009.
About TEDxPeachtree
TEDxPeachtree seeks to develop and share the TED experience on a regional level by bringing together inspirational leaders, innovators, artists and entertainers in metropolitan Atlanta. An all-volunteer effort from a team of dedicated professionals led by local entrepreneur Al Meyers, the TEDxPeachtree Planning Committee is comprised of those who answered the twin calls to “volunteer” and “spread great ideas” posted on LinkedIn in May of 2009. Committee members include Chris Allen, Edward Rosenfeld, Eric Hammond, Francesco Scordato, Jacqui Chew, Jason Allen, Mike Schinkel, Richard Leber, Sarah Smith, Sonia Viteri Teresa Roth Yonathan Gebreyes. The TEDxPeachtree 2009 event will be held at the Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta in the heart of midtown Atlanta.
