In 1984, a new speaking movement began. This small nonprofit organization began a movement of sharing ideas that become a globally recognized brand. That organization was TED. (Fun fact, did you know that TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design?) Because of the popularity of TED talks, the TED organization created an sister organization that would allow cities, businesses, universities and locals to hold their own TED events, called TEDx.
TEDx events are held all over the country and the world and are independently organized by community members and businesses. TEDx is also a nonprofit, which means all money made at the event goes towards next year’s event. Everyone who works on a TEDx event is a volunteer and receives no monetary compensation for their work.
TEDxRexburg is our community’s local event. This event only allows speakers who have a connection to this area. This gives TEDxRexburg the unique ability to be focused and tailored to the community by only allowing speakers who have been a part of it.
The purpose of TEDxRexburg is to give community members the opportunity to share their unique ideas and experiences, with the hope of education everyone and expanding our world view. Although there are some limitations on the way ideas are expressed, there is no topic that is too bold or too weird for the stage.
TEDxRexburg holds one event per year. Speakers are selected four months before the event and work with a speech coach and the rest of the TEDxRexburg Team to refine their ideas. Each event typically features 7-8 speakers with a variety of topics and ideas.
If you’re interested in learning more about TEDxRexburg, check out this site and the TEDxRexburg Facebook page for more information or click here to learn more about the speaking process or how speakers are chosen.