About TED
TED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, but today it spans a multitude of worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. In addition to the TED Talks curated from our annual conferences and published on TED.com, we produce original podcasts, short video series, animated educational lessons (TED-Ed) and TV programs that are translated into more than 100 languages and distributed via partnerships around the world. Each year, thousands of independently run TEDx events bring people together to share ideas and bridge divides in communities on every continent. Through the Audacious Project, TED has helped catalyze more than $3 billion in funding for projects that seek to make the world more beautiful, sustainable and just. In 2020, TED launched Countdown, an initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis and mobilize a movement for a net-zero future and in 2023 TED launched TED Democracy to spark a new kind of conversation focused on realistic pathways towards a more vibrant and equitable future.
About TEDx,
x = independently organized event
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
Miami Dade College & TEDxMDC
Miami Dade College is a leader in education, innovation, and community engagement. With a long history of empowering students and enriching the South Florida community, MDC is the perfect host for TEDxMDC. As the first higher education institution in Florida to offer a bachelor’s degree in AI, MDC is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, making it a natural partner for TEDx. Through TEDxMDC, we aim to bring the community together to explore new ideas, challenge perspectives and inspire action.
We’re proud to host TEDxMDC with extraordinary speakers and performers at MDC’s Wolfson Campus and we’re committed to creating a platform where ideas can flourish and connect us all. Whether you're a student, an educator, a professional, or simply a curious mind, TEDxMDC is an opportunity to join a global movement of ideas, right here in Miami.