TEDx Creative Coast

"What is TEDx? 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 TEDx[name], where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDx[name] event, 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."

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As a teenager, Kevin Breel almost took his own life. His story — so powerfully told in his viral TEDx talk, “Confessions of a Depressed Comic” — gives voice to an often silent struggle and offers a message of hope.

In honor of Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, we spoke with Kevin about...

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Happy 4th Birthday, TEDx! Looks like you can have your cake and eat it, too.

TEDxSamsung celebrates TEDx’s fourth TEDx is now 4! This past Saturday, March 23, TEDx celebrated this milestone with a global birthday party, convened by TEDx organizers, volunteers, and fans worldwide. There were cakes, candles, wishes and even a kite or two — all paired with enough enthusiasm to last another 4 years and beyond. 

With 6,417 events in 149 countries and 1,777 cities over the past 4 years, and now over 25,000 talks online, the TEDx program would be nothing without its ever-expanding network of dedicated and hard-working volunteers.

So, take a moment and toast them and 4 years of TEDx with a selection of favorite sweet treats from TEDx’s 4th:

TEDxGolfLinksPark in Bangalore, India made TEDx a very impressive birthday cake — with sprinkles!

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Kevin Connolly was born without legs — and while the prosthetics doctors gave him made him look “normal” for photos, they left him largely immobile. So he designed completely new ways of getting around, indifferent to what’s “normal,” and focused purely on what’s better. In this inspirational...

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Watch and enjoy.

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ThincSavannah Will Host Curated TED Talks

TEDTalk screenings at ThincSavannah's Thinc Thursdays. Come see curated talks and network with like-minded folks at Savannah's co-working space on Ellis Square. Tomorrow (06.28.12). 5:30. Be there. 35 Barnard Street, 3rd Floor. 

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TEDxCreativeCoast is SOLD OUT!

Thank you, Savannah! Y'all are awesome.

If you didn't get your tickets, you can still catch all of the speakers online at TEDxCreativeCoast.com! The event will be streamed live on Friday and later archived at tedxtalks.ted.com.

We're looking forward to what we hope will be the best event yet!

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State of the X: Stats on TEDx and TEDxTalks in April

April was a landmark month for TEDx. Along with TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar -– to which we brought 669 TEDx Organizers representing 90 countries and 1200 event. Check out the TEDx stats for this month:

TEDx events by the numbers: April

385 TEDx events happened around the world

290 cities hosted one or more TEDx event

77 countries hosted one or more TEDx event (Added El Salvador this month!)

TEDx events by the numbers: All time

4106 events have happened around the world

1100 cities around the world have hosted one or more TEDx event

130 countries have hosted one or more TEDx event

The community managed to host nearly 400 more events and create more than 1,000 talks. Check out the TEDxTalks stats for this month:

TEDxTalks by the numbers: April

1,075 new talks added to the TEDxTalks library

3.26 million views of the TEDxTalks YouTube channel and the TEDxTalks website

9 talks featured on TED.com

2.28 million views of those TEDxTalks featured on TED.com in April

TEDxTalks by the numbers: All time

15,270 TEDxTalks

38.1 million views of the TEDxTalks on the YouTube channel and the TEDxTalks website

158 talks featured on TED.com

72.2 million views of the TEDxTalks featured on TED.com

The huge number of talks in our library can be overwhelming, but if you focus on just a few, you can uncover surprising connections. Here are two that were featured on TED.com in April:

How we connect with others has deep impact on our own well being. Michael’s Norton’s research shows precisely how by spending money on other people we can make ourselves happier. He explains at TEDxCambridge:

Happiness, however, is only one aspect of a fulfilling, examined life. Brenda Brathwaite designs games not to entertain, but to help players forge deeply personal connections with history’s darkest moments. At TEDxPhoenix, she shares how interactive games can pull often abstract history lessons out of the past:

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Many thanks to Kevin Lawver, Steven Scarborough and Bill Kenney and Focus Lab for their hard work on this project.

We're counting down to Savannah's 3rd TEDx and looking forward to all of you who plan to join us. Remember that if you can't be there in person, the entire event will be streamed live from our site, so be sure to catch what you can!

This site will remain live and can now be accessed at blog.tedxcreativecoast.com.

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TEDxCreativeCoast, as seen by Jake Hodesh - a great post over at the Creative Coast's blog.

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Follow this link to check out the line up of speakers for TEDxCreativeCoast 2012!

The 2012 TEDxCC Speakers are a diverse, creative, thoughtful group who will share their ideas on topics ranging from education and ingenuity to the economics of home ownership and cultural rhythms.

Check out the line up and then make sure to purchase tickets here!

*** Be on the lookout, for this site will have a refreshing facelift that should be launched in a matter of days!

See you on May 18th!

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You do know that TEDxCreativeCoast Tickets are currently on sale, right?

Well, then.... go buy some.

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In case you wonder what all this is about...  this is a brilliant, concise explanation of TED and TEDx.

70 second animation - what could be better?!

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TEDxCreativeCoast Seeks Speakers

Do you have a passion? Do you have ideas worth spreading? Do you want to share your passion with the world?

Apply to speak at TEDxCreativeCoast! The event will take place on May 18, 2012 at Savannah's beautiful Jepson Center and we would love to have you join us!

If you're curious about TEDx and want to know more, you can browse through talks presented from our last two events here.

Feel inspired and want to participate? Apply to speak here!

If you'd rather participate by attending, we are selling tickets here!

Either way, we look forward to you joining us on May 18th in Savannah.

Cheers!

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TEDxCreativeCoast 2012 Scheduled for May 18

This year's event will again be held at Savannah's Jepson Center and discounted tickets are now available for purchase. Buy some now!

Stay tuned to this site for more information on the event... We'll post as it becomes available.

Cheers!

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Have you seen - and loved - Sarah Kay's TEDTalk like I did?

Well, her beautiful poem, "B" is now published in an illustrated volume perfect for gift giving.

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On December 1st, TEDxWomen will happen simultaneously at the Paley Centers in both New York and LA.   Around the world, over 100 TEDx communities will participate, engaging with the livestream, some will host local speakers.   With session themes of resilience, relationships and...

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In the past few months, there’s been a tremendous response from the TEDx community to 2011 TED Prize winner JR’s Inside Out Project.

Launched at TED2011, Inside Out is a global participatory art project to transform messages of personal identity into public art. Thus far over 40,000...

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Los Angeles sixth-grade developer Thomas Suarez teaches other students how to make apps with his ‘App Club’ at school. Why aren’t App Clubs standard fare at all schools, just like French, drama, and music?

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