FEBRUARY 5, 2016 2 PM TO 7 PM. Killian Smith is an eighth grade student at Ransom Everglades. He enjoys science, the history of invention, drama, and poetry. He likes a good debate on the subjects of spirituality and the origins of morality, as long as there is a sense of humor attached to it. In his spare time, he scuba dives, makes medieval weaponry, and plays Minecraft. TED is a nonprofit organization devo.

The seventh annual TEDxColumbus will be held on November 20 at the Capitol Theatre at the Riffe Center. Learn more about this event. The Power In Our Story. More than 600 people joined us on May 28th to hear local speakers and view the TED Women livestream. Ever wonder what happens to ideas after a TEDx event? Kendra Hovey follows up with speakers, performers and partners to see how their ideas have grown. Learn more about this event.

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. 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. Event is operated under license from TED.

TEDxConcordiaUPortland is an independently organized and licensed offshoot of TED, you know, the huge speaking event with ideas worth spreading . The event where they provide a way for us to hear great ideas from thinkers who have an idea that is changing the world. The one where amazing individuals are giving an 18-minute or less talk of a lifetime . Our New Website and Blog. Please visit our new website and blog at tedxconcordiauportland.