We’re excited to announce an official date, venue and theme for TEDxEdmonton!

TEDxEdmonton
“Cultivating the Creative Economy”
Saturday, March 13, 2010
TransAlta Arts Barns

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. We’re working to bring this experience to Edmonton, Alberta, through an event called TEDxEdmonton, where x=independently organized TED event. At TEDxEdmonton, TEDTalks videos 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.

TEDxEdmonton will be an incredible opportunity to be inspired by leading creative professionals, technology experts, entrepreneurs and business and cultural leaders from across the city and around the globe, and learn how they are driving the creative economy. Built around the unique TED Talks format, themes will include creative entrepreneurship, creative sustainability and creative technologies. Not only will you hear about innovative programs and projects, but you’ll also gain the tangible tools to make them happen within your organizations, businesses and communities.

In the spirit of a TED conference, we’ll follow a few guidelines: an intimate-sized event (for 100 people), no keynotes, no panel discussions, no Q&A, no podiums, and plenty of time to share your thoughts with other attendees and speakers.