Ideas worth spreading
FAQ
What is TEDxSIngapore all about?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxSingapore organises idea events that bring people together to share a TED-style experience. At TEDxSingapore idea events, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection among people and 'curious souls', just like yourself, who love and value ideas.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxSingapore organises idea events that bring people together to share a TED-style experience. At TEDxSingapore idea events, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection among people and 'curious souls', just like yourself, who love and value ideas.
What do we believe in?
1. All knowledge is connected.
2. In every country, there are curious souls who are excited by the power of ideas, and want to learn, grow and find a future to believe in.
3. You get unexpected insight and inspiration when you listen to people and ideas outside your field and life experiences.
4. Connecting people who love and value ideas inspires in creative conversations.
What happens at TEDxSingapore idea events?
TED's short, carefully-prepared talks on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder -- and to provoke conversations that matter: TEDTalk videos + live speakers (at some events) + No commercial, religious or political agenda + Small contribution toward costs* + A short introductory video by TED Curator Chris Anderson explaining the TED + Welcome and introduction by the TEDxSingapore Curatorial team + Interactive, insightful, enjoyable activities + Opportunities to meet 'curious souls' in Singapore, like yourself, who love and value ideas.
*All TEDxSingapore idea events are non-commercial and we strive to make all our events accessible to all people in Singapore. As a principle, we do not charge for attendance and participation unless there are direct costs involved.
Who is TEDxSingapore for?
Everyone can join TEDxSingapore as a member, free.
Everyone can join TEDxSingapore as a member, free.
Follow our news and developments using Twitter @TEDxSingapore
Number, numbers, numbers...
(as of June 2010)
Total numer of TED Talks online = 725+Total number of views = >500,000,000
People in the TED.com Community, globally = 382,590
People in the TED.com Community, in Singapore = 2,245
People in the TED group @ Facebook, globally = 425,471
People in the TEDxSingapore = >3,000. Join the TEDxSingapore community.
(as of Jan 2010)
Total number of TED Talks online = 500+
Total number of views = >200,000,000
People in the TED.com Community, globally = 257,863
People in the TED.com Community, in Singapore = 1,741
People
in the TED group @ Facebook, globally = 226,636
People in the TEDxSingapore = >2,000. We
launched on 15 April 2009 and over 800 people joined within 30 days.
