APPLY TO TALK AT TEDxTUM 2024

A TEDx talk is a short, intense talk, given live with no notes and no podium, that has a powerful idea at its core – an “idea worth spreading.” It is given at a TEDx event: a local, volunteer-run initiative that brings people together to share a TED-like experience. 

After it is delivered to the local community, a TEDx talk is featured on the TEDx YouTube channel, which has more than 23 million subscribers. This means each TEDx talk is not only seen by the local, live audience, but also brought to a global audience. In addition, some of these talks are selected by the TED team to be included in their community newsletters or featured on TED.com.

WHY SHOULD I SPEAK AT TEDxTUM?

At TEDxTUM, we believe in the impact of sharing powerful ideas and therefore provide the fertile ground for our community to grow new ones. Above there is a short video where you can get a sneak preview of what a TEDxTUM speaker experience is about.

WHAT MAKES AN IDEA WORTH SPREADING?

GOOD IDEAS FOR TEDxTUM

NOT-SO-GOOD IDEAS FOR TEDxTUM

Wrapping this idea into a talk

The BIG idea

These talks focus on one or two very strong points, which are central to the core of the message the speaker aims to convey.

Examples: Bryan Stevenson, Onora O’Neill, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The artist’s statement

In this style of talk, artists showcase their art and explain the meaning and process behind what they create.

Examples: Raghava KK, Liu Bolin, Aparna Rao

The small idea

These talks do not introduce a big, world-changing idea, but instead center around a very engaging take on an interesting topic.

Examples: Mary Roach, Joe Smith, Charlie Todd

The "dazzle with wonder"

These talks are mainly about the amazement of science and discovery in a way that’s engaging at every educational level.

Examples: Yoav Medan, Marcus Byrne, Janna Levin

The tech demo

Differing from the norm, these talks are an onstage look at a clever new invention that the speaker was a part of creating.

Examples: Tan Le, Markus Fischer, Raffaello D’Andrea

The "issue" talk

This type of talk takes a more compelling turn as the speaker works to expose the audience to an issue that they may not otherwise know much about.

Examples: Rodrigo Canales, Lawrence Lessig, Rose George

How to Apply and what happens afterwards

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WHAT IF I AM SELECTED AS A SPEAKER? “THE ROAD TO THE RED CIRCLE”

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