What is your goal in hosting a TEDx event?

TEDx events connect issues of global interest and community-level experience. TEDx speakers showcase topics that are not only locally relevant but also speak to how the community experiences wider issues. By hosting a TEDx event we had the opportunity to connect MPL to a broader exchange of ideas through the TED brand.

Who is a TEDx speaker?

A TEDx Talk is a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes.

Can anybody do a TED talk?

The most direct way to approach TED is through a nomination, either by someone else or yourself. When nominating yourself, TED requires a description of your “idea worth spreading” that your talk will focus on and links to videos of your previous speeches or presentations.

What’s the difference between a TED talk and a TEDx talk?

The difference between TED and TEDx events are that the former takes more of a global approach while the latter typically focuses on a local community that concentrates on local voices. “Officially, the ‘x’ in TEDx stands for independently organized TED event – but it’s more of a TED multiplied.

How can I host a TED talk?

How to Organise A TEDx Event

1. Choose an Event Format.
2. Devise an Event Programme.
3. Apply for a TEDx License.
4. Recruit a Team.
5. Select a Venue and Design Your Event.
6. Confirm Your Speakers.
7. Create A Budget.
8. Promote Your Event.

How do I cite a historical speech?

MLA

1. Provide the speaker’s name,
2. Title of the speech or lecture, using quotation marks.
3. If applicable – Organization/Club/Sponsor,
4. The location, including the building and the city,
5. Day, month, year.

How do you cite a TED talk in Chicago?

Author-Date Year. “Title of Ted Talk.” Filmed Date in Place of Filming. TED video, length of recording, URL.

How do you cite a historical document in Chicago?

Chicago Citation Format

1. Author’s last name, first name, middle initial (if given).
2. Title of document (in italics).
3. Format (special presentation).
4. Publisher city: publishing company, copyright date (if given).
5. Source (From Library of Congress in normal font), Collection name with dates (in italics).