Recently TEDIndia 2009 was held in (Mysore) India, a vast country that is reinventing itself and shaping the whole world.The first ever TED conference in India received overwhelming response from attendees, speakers, fellows and sponsors. India’s young individuals who have made remarkable achievements in their respective fields were gathered there.
Indian thought leaders who addressed the conference include Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, management guru C.K. Prahalad, director Shekhar Kapur, Yogi Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, film actor Abhay Deol and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik.
Chris Anderson, TED curator and host, who visited India, said: “I am impressed with the diversity and the incredible stories that the speakers and attendees are bringing to TEDIndia. The response has surpassed our expectations.”
people from around the world attended the program and enjoyed their stay in India. Soon after the conference conclusion, people started tweeting and blogging their experience on TEDIndia 2009.Read more about the post conference thoughts from attendes
So After TEDIndia, now its TEDxChennai’s Turn
For people who dont know about TED
TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design, and its all about “ideas worth spreading.” Originally started in 1984 with the purpose of bringing together the worlds of technology, entertainment, and design, the organization now brings together the world’s most fascinating speakers and doers in virtually all fields. TED challenges each of them to deliver “the talk of their lives,” in 18 minutes. Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Nandan Nilekani, Jane Goodall, Vilayanur Ramachandran, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono and lot more.
Then, Who gets to Speak at the TED conference?
The program seeks remarkable thinkers and doers who have shown unusual accomplishment, exceptional courage, moral imagination and the potential to increase positive change in their respective fields. The program focuses on innovators in technology,entertainment , design, science, film, art, music, entrepreneurship. Applicants are generally between 21-40 years of age, though anyone over 18 and over 40 may apply. They must also be fluent in English; though moderate fluency will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
What is TEDxChennai?
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
TEDxChennai has the same passion as TED, Licensed to a small community of young, enthusiastic and aspiring people headed by Mr.Kiruba their mission is to reach out and inspire people to learn, share and discuss “Ideas Worth Spreading” that have the power and potential to make a difference in our lives, our world and in Chennai.
The One Day Event will be held on 29th November 2009, at the ICSR auditorium, IIT Madras. The Speakers have been handpicked based on the same principles as TED. Take a look at the list of Speakers.
The Ticket Costs 1000 INR, you can grab your Tickets here.
