1. X
X=independently organized TED events

2. TEDxYouth@BIS A Little History about TED
….is helping introduce some of the most fascinating thinkers and doers to a world stage.
TED is a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDx is a locally organized event that focuses on individuals and innovation in various cities.
The individuals involved with have a passion for action. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world.
A Little History about TED
TED began in 1984 as a gathering place for innovators and leaders in the fields of Technology, Entertainment and Design. 26 years later, TED has become a nexus for a global community of individuals who believe in the power of Ideas Worth Spreading.
TED.com currently has a library of over 600 amazing talks of such high quality that the site has become the platinum standard for innovation in digital storytelling.

3. TEDx is part of a revolution in global education made possible by local organizers wanting to engage their communities.
Every week, in multiple cities, people are coming together to pursue ideas worth spreading.
230 TEDx Events have happened in 2009
25 Languages
80 Countries
It’s all about the passion for ideas…...

4. What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx - 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.

5. What is
Last year our event’s Theme was: From little things, big things grow.
This year our theme is ‘Sustainable Action’- the nature of action, how to create and sustain change through action
Tosca Killoran and Jeff Hoffart are the organizers of this event
The event will be hosted at BIS
Students, teachers and potential off campus guests will be invited to speak on topics that address the theme

6. What to Expect
A suite of short, carefully prepared talks, featuring students and teachers from BIS, as well as performances of music and art, all oriented towards youth. A minimum of two pre-recorded talks from the acclaimed TEDTalks video series are also required at the event. In addition, we envision a space with students’ and teachers’ artwork that represent the theme in order to provide a space to foster learning, inspiration and wonder -- and, of course, to provoke conversations that matter.

7. Building the TEDxYouth@BIS Community
Social Media:
Our TEDx Website-
On Twitter- #TEDxYouthBIS
On Facebook-

8. Ways to participate…
Specifically, we are still look for volunteers with knowledge of:
Accounting- to manage budgets
Design- to manage posters, tickets, website, set etc…
Social media- to manage updates of Twitter and Facebook
Lighting and sound- to manage the lighting and sound of the event
Drama and voice coaches- to help the speakers prepare for the event
Photography and video- for the documentation of the event plus the editing and uploading of the videos to the TEDx website
Law or German speakers- to represent us for our host nation and to help in the creation of a nonprofit association
Sponsorship- to manage and recruit in-kind donations for the event through creative marketing, for: Printing | Catering | Speaker Travel | Speaker Hotels | Filming | Goody Bag Items | Transportation

9. We invite you to Participate Engage Fund Innovate
Ideas Worth Spreading

10. We look forward to further discussing the above mentioned opportunities.
Thank you!
Contact:
Tosca Killoran
Jeff Hoffart