TEDxĐaKao is more than an event

We are a community more than 24K+ thinkers and doers across a wide range of professional fields to help unearth new ideas. TEDxĐaKao creates local, an inclusive, value-oriented events that inspire innovation, and visionary thought-leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TED?

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.

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 TEDxĐaKao, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxĐaKao 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.

What are the differences between TED and TEDx?

TED events are events that are organized directly by TED Conferences LLC, New York, United States. TEDx events are events organized by the local community under license and guideline, but not organized, by TED Conferences LLC.

Are all TEDx events organized by the same team?

No. TEDx events are organized independently from each other with different license holders and organizing teams.

Why do I need to apply to buy a ticket?

There are limited seats available, and one of the essence of attending a TEDx event is the opportunity to explore cross-disciplinary topics. We do this by maximizing the diversity of attendees, including but not limited to fields of business, science, arts, social, etc. It is therefore of most importance for us to get to know you more via the answers you provided.
The selection process is done by a group of highly-synchronized selection committee with our best interest to make the selection a fair game. We put effort in to make sure all applications are read thoroughly, and we are open to all suggestions to improve the selection process. Although, we must reserve the rights to make the final decisions.

Who will be speaking at the event?

One of the goals of the event is to allow priority for those who are open to consume in variety of talks regardless of their interest on a specific speaker. Therefore we announce speakers only when the event is near.

You do not announce speakers because you are unable to find someone to speak?

We generally engage and confirm our speakers on average 4-6 months in advance. Therefore our speakers preparation is definitely not the factor that we announce our speakers very late.

How does the income for the event get managed?

Income from ticketing and sponsorship are spent on speakers curation, venue, food, production, marketing, etc. Any excess are required by TED to be spent on future TEDx events. Income from the event cannot be used for other endeavours outside TED/TEDx causes.

What should I do if I am interested in sponsoring TEDxĐaKao?

Please contact us via email ngocanh@tedxdakao.com We shall contact you back as soon as possible.

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