TEDxBangkok is a platform that extends “Ideas Worth Spreading” from international to local level. It was formed in 2015 by a group of passionate people who are deeply interested in TED Talks, mainly TEDx organizers and TED Open Translation Project members, who believe that multi-disciplinary ideas are the key to drive the society and country forward.
TEDxBangkok is a non-profit, volunteer based event. Any remaining funds are used for organizing future TEDx events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 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.
What is TEDx ?
n the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxBangkok, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxBangkok event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
See all TEDx events in Thailand, past and future, at https://www.ted.com/tedx/events?autocomplete_filter=Thailand
What are the differences between TED and TEDx ?
TED events are events that are organized directly by TED Conferences LLC, New York, United States. TEDx events are events organized by the local community under license and guideline, but not organized, by TED Conferences LLC.
Are all TEDx events organized by the same team?
No. TEDx events are organized independently from each other with different license holders and organizing teams.
Are TEDxBangkok and TEDxBKK the same?
No. TEDxBangkok is organized by a group of diverse volunteers who share the same belief in “Ideas Worth Spreading”. TEDxBangkok is run by a different license holder and team from TEDxBKK organized in 2010 – 2012.
Why do I need to apply to buy a ticket?
There are limited seats available, and one of the essence of attending a TEDx event is the opportunity to explore cross-disciplinary topics. We do this by maximizing the diversity of attendees, including but not limited to fields of business, science, arts, social, etc. It is therefore of most importance for us to get to know you more via the answers you provided.
The selection process is done by a group of highly-synchronized selection committee with our best interest to make the selection a fair game. We put effort in to make sure all applications are read thoroughly, and we are open to all suggestions to improve the selection process. Although, we must reserve the rights to make the final decisions.
Can my friend apply, buy ticket or attend on behalf of myself?
No. Each ticket requires a matching application and the attendance will be checked against the name on the application form.
Who will be speaking at the event?
One of the goals of the event is to allow priority for those who are open to consume in variety of talks regardless of their interest on a specific speaker. Therefore we announce speakers only when the event is near.
You do not announce speakers because you are unable to find someone to speak?
We generally engage and confirm our speakers on average 4-6 months in advance. Therefore our speakers preparation is definitely not the factor that we announce our speakers very late.
How does the income for the event get managed?
Income from ticketing and sponsorship are spent on speakers curation, venue, food, production, marketing, etc. Any excess are required by TED to be spent on future TEDx events. Income from the event cannot be used for other endeavours outside TED/TEDx causes.
What should I do if I am interested in sponsoring TEDxBangkok?
Please contact us via email [email protected] We shall contact you back as soon as possible.
