August 17, 2024
California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Hidden No More

The inaugural TEDxEscondido event will present a diverse selection of live presenters mixed with TED talk videos and remarkable performances - sparking deep conversation and meaningful connections.

TED - Technology, Entertainment, Design invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to present their latest “Ideas Worth Spreading.” First held in 1984 as an annual event in California, TED was acquired from its founder, Richard Saul Wurman, in 2001 by Chris Anderson’s Sapling Foundation and developed into a multi -media/experience platform. Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Ray Kurzweil, Paola Antonelli, Frank Gehry, Sheryl Sandberg, Gordon Brown, Dan Ariely, and Bono.

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, Ideas Worth Spreading. The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

Artist Pako Pablos at TEDxEscondido 8.17.2024

How does it work?

At the center of the TED organization is the TEDTalk -- In 18 minutes or less, TED speakers share their Idea Worth Spreading. It can be an idea to change the world, an idea to educate, or to inspire.

TEDxEscondido operates in this same spirit. These talks are then recorded, edited and uploaded to the TEDx website and TED website.

Why Participate?

Jennifer Schoeneck takes the stage at TEDxEscondido 9.17.2024

  • You will be investing in a community that believes in the power of “ideas worth spreading”...and is working to turn those ideas into realities.

  • You will bring together corporations and individual change agents whose combined brain power, passion, and commitment to purpose can spark new opportunities for Escondido.

  • You want to leverage innovative ideas, technologies, design, and education to help create a better future.

How can I get involved?

  • Sponsor TEDxEscondido. It takes a lot of resources to pull off an event of this caliber and scope. We could not create this event without your financial support and in-kind donations.

  • Spread the word. If you are as enlightened and inspired by all-things TED as much as we are, please share TEDxEscondido news and events with your family and friends.

  • Attend the event on August 17, 2024.

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“TEDxEscondido looks to unite a community with ideas worth spreading, knowing that those best suited to solve an issue are the ones closest to it, here is your platform for hope. With the theme of “Hidden No More” we will empower our speakers to talk about truth and ideas for change, despite how uncomfortable they may be.”
- Gina Lopez, Lead Organizer