Frequently Asked Questions
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized conferences and events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, live speakers and TED Talks video 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 wholly locally organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
TEDxHiltonHead has a limited capacity and each year tickets sell out very quickly. We hope to grow the event to accommodate more attendees in the future, but for now we have provided the opportunity for anyone who is unable to get a ticket to sign up for waitlist status on our ticketing page. If any tickets become available due to a ticket-holder being unable to attend, the people on that list will have the opportunity to purchase them on a first come, first serve basis.
TEDxHiltonHead is made possible thanks to generous donations from throughout the Lowcountry community…Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and throughout Beaufort County. If you would like to become a partner, click here to learn more. And thank you for your support of TEDxHiltonHead!
If you are a ticket-holder but cannot attend, please contact us immediately so that we can make the ticket available to someone on our waitlist.
YES! We value nominations for speakers you have either seen speak before, or who you believe has an Idea Worth Spreading! Please send any nominations to us through our contact form.
You are welcome to apply again, and as always, speakers will be selected based on the impact of their Idea Worth Spreading.
Yes! Anyone is welcome to apply during the open call for speakers. TEDx speakers are dedicated individuals willing to commit their time and energy to present their ideas. If you have an Idea Worth Sharing then you should apply. Note: TEDx talks cannot be self-promotional and must adhere to all of the TED content guidelines. Applications will be posted on our website and Facebook page, usually 4-6 months prior to each event.
Yes. TEDxHiltonHead is a non-profit organized under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Your donations and support at important to us. Please donate here to contribute to the TEDx of the Lowcountry Fund 501(c)(3)
TEDxHiltonHead is an independently organized TED event operating under a license granted by TED. We offer a number of community-wide programs, all focused on the primary purpose of Ideas Worth Spreading. Our programs include:
TEDxHiltonHead (Spring event focused on Ideas Worth Spreading that impact your
life, your community, and the world at large)
TEDxHiltonHeadWomen (Winter Women-focused event each December)
TEDxYouth@HiltonHead (Fall Youth-oriented program co-organized by Youth, for
Youth, and about Youth)
TEDxSalons (Evening programs focused on a single speaker or topic in a casual
setting)
TEDxAdventures (Nature, environmental, and outdoors-oriented events)
TEDxHiltonHead events are designed to be anywhere from an full day conference to a two-hour evening event focused on Ideas Worth Spreading in the local community.
Longer, TEDxHiltonHead Conferences (like TEDxHiltonHead, TEDxHiltonHeadWomen, and TEDxYouth@HiltonHead, are designed to be up to a day-long, fully immersive, carefully curated experience. Selected speakers spend months working with a coaching team to perfect their talks, so come prepared to be both supportive and impressed. In between the talks we’ll also selectively share a TED video that fits with our theme and helps add to the Ideas Worth Spreading. A key component of TEDxHiltonHead is the opportunity it provides for conversation, networking, and the active exchange of ideas, so we provide a number of breaks throughout to day to facilitate this. Attendees are provided coffee and light snacks in the morning, two breaks with refreshments, an opportunity for lunch, and access to all speaking sessions.
Like every TEDx event around the world we will be professionally recording and capturing each TEDxHiltonHead Talk, so expect to see our production crew hard at work. Please respect any directions they give.