In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxTrondheim, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxTrondheim events, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized. Next event: Rebooting Society »
Technology offers many promises and perils to our society. Join us as we explore how technology can solve some of humanity’s most pressing challenges, as well as cause new unexpected problems.
TEDxTrondheim aims to spread powerful ideas and create a vibrant community of people passionate about TED. We organize local events such as monthly “Salons” with themes based on TED videos, livestreams of major TED conferences, and the main TEDxTrondheim conference in Sept. 2012 featuring remarkable local speakers and performers.
As the world becomes ever more interconnected, the ways we relate, the means by which we learn about one another and develop mutual understanding, and the rules about what we hide and what we share are changing. That’s the inspiration for the theme of TEDGlobal 2012: Radical Openness. Join us for a livestream of the TEDGlobal conference this year. You’ll get a chance to enjoy some of the best TED talks from this event before they are released online to the public.
TEDxTrondheim aims to spread powerful ideas and create a vibrant community of people passionate about TED. We organize local events such as monthly “Salons” with themes based on TED videos, livestreams of major TED conferences, and the main TEDxTrondheim conference in Sept. 2012 featuring remarkable local speakers and performers.
We look forward to present a full day event with many great speakers this autumn!
More info to come. We would very much love to have you on our team, or have you as sponsor.
We’re in the midst of a dramatic reinvention of the ancient art of the spoken word. The surprising spread of talks online and the explosion of TEDx events around the globe are testament to that. At TED2012 we plan to celebrate this phenomenon and nudge it a further step forward. Full Spectrum is a term we’ve adapted to mean the rich use of multiple technologies, formats and approaches for the most powerful possible impact on an audience.
Depending on the speaker and the topic, there could be: blizzards of images, new uses of music, extravagant use of under-used senses, intricate choreography between speaker and screen, new ways of involving the audience, breakthroughs in animation, and intense, campfire-style storytelling … There will be a good number of talks and presentations shorter than our 18-minute trademark standard, more chances for audience participation, and some spectacular surprises.
TED’s impact stems from a unique contract between speakers and audience — the latter granting focused attention to what’s happening on stage, and the speakers investing time, energy and passion to ensure that every moment of that attention is rewarded. It is this unique contract that allows us now to go Full Spectrum.
But the term covers more than just form and format. Content will span the full spectrum of knowledge TED stands for, from dazzling technology and leading-edge science to the richest veins of human creativity and interconnection. Because amidst the quest to propel forward the art of live presentation, we won’t forget the most important things that bring us all back every year: Inspiration. Wonder. Authenticity. A hunger to learn.
We all want to have a meaningful impact and to bring about positive change to the world. But figuring out how to do it, that’s the hard part. Join us to hear extraordinary people offer their wisdom on how we can all impact the world.
TEDxTrondheim aims to spread powerful ideas and create a vibrant community of people passionate about TED. We organize local events such as monthly “Salons” with themes based on TED videos, livestreams of major TED conferences, and the main TEDxTrondheim conference in Sept. 2012 featuring remarkable local speakers and performers.
A team of dedicated and exceptional volunteers are part of TEDxTrondheim, organizing inspiring events, free to everyone, every month. We encourage you to become involved in TEDxTrondheim and share your ideas; for speakers, sponsors and ways to engage. We need more passionate people and volunteers, whether you want to take on a lot of responsibilities or just help out with registration during our events, we’ll find a position for you »
We aim to have one live speaker on every one of our salons, as well as the many speakers we need for the big event in september. Take a look at our program and our list of speaker-types to see if you, or someone you know would fit into our themes. Let us know by applying to speak yourself or nominating a speaker »
Helping us to find vendors willing to donate their products and services. Recruiting new sponsors to underwrite our events. Volunteering your time to support the yearly event. Writing articles and stories to spread the word. Also, if you have a great idea, and want to spread it – talk to us about being a speaker. Check out our open positions »
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 26 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. At TED, the world’s leading thinkers and doers are asked to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. Under a TEDx license (x = independently organized TED event), we aim to also give Trondheim brilliant live speakers and TEDTalks videos, by having free events, every month, open to everyone. If you have questions, ideas, or are interested joinin out team, please contact us »
We arrange three types of events. Each month we have either what we call a Salon event, or a Live event (both free to attend, in true TED spirit). At the Salon events, we show you a number of carefully selected TED talks, as well as having one live speaker towards the end. They’re split into two sessions, with a long break in between, which gives you the chance to socialize/mingle with other likeminded people.
At the Live events, we show one or more sessions (in real-time) from major TED conferences. The third event, and main goal of the year, is our very own TEDxTrondheim conference which will be held sometime this fall. It will be a full day conference, where we invite exceptional speakers from around the country to give the talks of their lives. It’ll be spectacular, and we urge everyone interested in TED to attend!
TEDxTrondheim is made possible by our generous sponsors. We’re excited to be a TEDx licensee and are reaching out to a select group of companies that are committed to the power of ideas to support our TEDx event. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or others ways of contributing, please contact us. We are already supported by:
