TEDs mission is to spread ideas. TED believes passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. They've built here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other. Have an idea? TED wants to hear from you.
The TED Conference is the heart of TED. More than a 1000 people now attend and the event sells out a year in advance. The content has expanded to include science, business, the arts and the global issues facing our world.
Over four days, 50 speakers each take an 18-minute slot, and there are many shorter pieces of content, including music, performance and comedy. There are no breakout groups. Everyone shares the same experience.
An extension of the conference is the TED Prize, designed to leverage the TED Community's exceptional array of talent and resources. It is awarded annually to three exceptional individuals who each receive $100,000 and, much more important, the granting of "One Wish to Change the World." After several months of preparation, they unveil their wish at an award ceremony held during the TED Conference. These wishes have led to collaborative initiatives with far-reaching impact.
To live the brand tag line 'ideas worth spreading', TEDTalks can also be accessed via TED.com giving everyone on-demand video access to the world's most inspiring voices.
So if you're looking for some big ideas, some inspiration - or have some of your own to share, make friends with TED.
Also check out Australia's REMO - an official merchant to the TED conference.
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