TEDx Event for three years now in Groningen

TED is not the name of a person, but the name of a non-profit organization that is devoted to ideas worth spreading. But what does TED truly stand for, besides sharing ideas and creating waves that have a big impact on our contemporary society? TED means Technology, Entertainment, Design. TED began as a conference with talks that focused on technology and design and brought in entertainment along the way to help make ideas accessible to everyone. These ideas are communicated in short and powerful talks, also known as TED Talks.

Today the talks encompass a great variety of subjects ranging from global issues to music and from economics to psychology. They are presented in such a manner that they can be a source of inspiration for everybody. The power of TED lies precisely in the fact that one’s interests and hobbies can find novel sources of information within the TED community.

In order to enhance the experience of watching TED Talks online, TED organizers have come up with the idea of designing local, live and independently organized events. This is how TEDx was born, and TEDxGroningen represents such an event.

2016 marks the third edition of the conference held in Groningen. TEDxGroningen is a non-profit organization run 100% by volunteers. Staff, speakers and partners contribute on a pro-bono basis with their valuable time and skills to support ideas worth spreading.

Early this year the organizers have searched for 350 enthusiastic and diverse audience members of the local community to attend the event. As an attendee one had to pass an original application process.

Besides being a participant, one can also become a volunteer and lend a helping hand with organizing the event or one can become a speaker sharing innovative ideas at the very event. All these are possible by following a selection procedure in strict observance with the TED guidelines.

TEDxGroningen will take place on 14 April 2016 at De Stadsschouwburg, Turfsingel 86, from 12:30 to 19:30. If you are eager to nurture your curiosity, ignite your creativity, get inspired with great TEDTalks, and keep yourself updated about this year’s TEDxGroningen event, please visit:
www.tedxgroningen.com
www.twitter.com/TEDxGroningen
www.facebook.com/TEDxGroningen

by The Volunteer Communication Team, TEDxGroningen 2016