About TEDxHiltonHead
In the fall of 2015 a few local organizers came together to brainstorm the idea of establishing a vibrant and sustainable TEDx program on Hilton Head Island. On October 23, 2016, we held our first event, TEDxHiltonHead, a sold-out event that had provided the impetus for an annual array of TEDxHiltonHead-sponsored events, including:
- TEDxHiltonHead
- TEDxHiltonHeadWomen
- TEDxYouth@HiltonHead
- TEDxSalons
- TEDxAdventures
We also established TEDxHiltonHead as a 501(c)(3) non-profit under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to provide the opportunity for tax-deductible contributions and a sustainable financial infrastructure via the TEDx of the Lowcountry Fund.
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Our Mission and Purpose
The mission of TEDx is to bring “ideas worth sharing” to the Lowcountry to inspire intellectual curiosity, continuous learning, and promote community cohesiveness.
TEDx is a local organization that brings together a welcoming community of people and ideas from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the Lowcountry and the world. The organization believes passionately in the power of ideas to positively impact attitudes, lives, and the community.
The TEDxHiltonHead portfolio of programs will focus on Ideas Worth Sharing in areas including, but not limited to, Community Programs, Women’s Programs, Youth Programs, and Global Programs that impact the Lowcountry.
Thank you to our current TEDxHiltonHead Organizing Committee: Blair Streitenberger, David Premo, Dr. Debi Lynes, Didi Summers, Jane Jude, Kennon Jaeger, Laura Hill, Laurie Laykish, Rex Gale, and Stephanie Cauller.
About TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.
TED’s Mission: Spread ideas
TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we’re building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world’s most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long.
In fact, everything we do — from our Conferences to our TED Talks to the projects sparked by The Audacious Project, from the global TEDx and TED Translators communities to the TED-Ed lesson series — is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?
TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Our agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.
Follow TED on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TEDTalks, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TED.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, 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.)
