1. Partnership Opportunities EventName

2. TED is a global foundation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then, its scope has become ever broader. With its two annual conferences, video website TED.com, initiatives and community projects, TED is now a platform and a global movement focused on meaningful change through the power of ideas. What is TED ? EventName

3. What is TEDx? EventName

4. 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. At TEDx events, a screening of TEDTalks videos -- or a combination of live presenters and TEDTalks videos -- spark deep conversation and connections. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis. What is TEDx? EventName

5. What is TEDx? TEDx Organizers are not hosting events for political reasons, monetary reward or personal gain. They are doing so because they truly believe in the power of ideas to change the world. TEDx events are open source, local and community-driven events that inspire innovation, thought leadership and visionary insight. A TEDx license is free to obtain. EventName

6. How does it work? EventName

7. 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. TEDx speakers share talks in this same spirit. These talks are then recorded, edited and uploaded to the TEDx website. There are no panels, breakout sessions or multiple tracks at TEDx events. How does it work? EventName

8. Why become a TEDx Partner? EventName

9. As a TEDx Partner, you will have the opportunity to engage in an authentic dialogue with an elusive yet valuable audience: passionate, open-minded people in your community. Why become a TEDx Partner? EventName

10. TED encourages [name of partner] to join in a collaborative relationship with the TEDx[insert name of your event] community by supporting our TEDx[insert name of your event] event. Why become a TEDx Partner? EventName

11. As a TEDx Partner in support of TEDx[name of your event], you will have an opportunity to test your ideas for the future, and be challenged to positively impact your community and the planet in new ways. Why become a TEDx Partner? EventName

12. By supporting us, you join the global TEDx community, and benefit from TEDx[name of your event]'s individually tailored, local flavor. Becoming a TEDx[name of event] Partner means you share in our vision of spreading ideas that are intended to change the world for the better. Why become a TEDx Partner? EventName

13. An open source, local, community event? What does that mean to you as a Partner? EventName

14. TEDx events are individually organized, and this event will more than likely be one of several TEDx events happening in your region. Each TEDx event has their own name and organizational team, unrelated to each other. TED does encourage local TEDx organizers to meet, communicate, collaborate and share best regional practices. All TEDx events follow guidelines for content and formatting established by TED. For more sponsor information see: http://www.ted.com/pages/for_tedx_sponsors http://www.ted.com/pages/for_tedx_sponsors An open source, local, community event? EventName

15. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

16. A TEDx license is provided free by TED to the TEDx event Organizer. We ask that TEDx events do not charge more than 100 USD per ticket. In order for TEDx Organizers to host a quality event, they need your support. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

17. In order to host a TEDx event with more than 100 attendees, the Primary Licensee needs to have attended an official TED conference. This creates a level of quality control for larger TEDx events. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

18. TED requests that each Organizer submit a list of potential Partners prior to reaching out, to avoid confusion with other TEDx and TED partnerships. This is an evolving process, and TED is always looking for your thoughts. (If you have suggestions or feedback for TED please email tedx@ted.com) What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

19. When and wherever possible, we prefer Partners pay vendors directly. After the TEDx event, TED asks the Organizer to submit a summary of their partnerships, along with full documentation of their event. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

20. No partner can speak from the main stage of a TEDx event. Possibly the biggest faux pas of any TEDx event organizer is allowing their Partners to pitch from stage, or in any way influence editorial programming decisions. TED has the right to revoke their license should this happen. TEDx events and their Partners may not use social media to promote their partnership. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

21. From time to time, Partners DO demo a new product at TED, and can at a TEDx event only if the product is truly innovative, and is being seen by the world for the first time. TED asks these presenters to not mention a company on stage, but to focus on the new innovation being presented. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

22. At TEDx events, TED does encourage interactive concepts like innovation alleys -- areas outside of the main stage that show cool new ideas and products. Please consider supporting an idea like this at your local TEDx event if you have a new and innovative product you are launching, and would like to showcase it. What’s unique about supporting a TEDx event? EventName

23. Which TEDx event(s) should you support? EventName

24. Which TEDx event(s) should you support? 1.Review the Organizer and team hosting the event. 2.Review teams track record – is this the first TEDx event hosted by this team? 3.Review the speaker lineup. 4.Bigger is not necessarily better; smaller events can offer a more targeted and meaningful experience. As a Partner, you will need to assess this TEDx event as you would any other conference you would consider supporting. EventName

25. Vision EventName

26. TEDx began as a grand experiment. The program has been embraced with passion and dedication by hundreds, if not thousands of volunteer communities across the planet. TED is excited about the possibilities of what this could mean to you as a Partner, your local TEDx event and to your community. We encourage you to see TEDx[eventname] as an incubator for new ideas within your company and a way to engage in an authentic dialogue with your local community. Vision EventName

27. There is a TEDx Corporate program for leveraging the TEDx platform inside of your company. If this is of interest to you, see: Event case studies: http://www.ted.com/pages/tedx_within_corporations http://www.ted.com/pages/tedx_within_corporations Rules for Corporate events: http://www.ted.com/pages/tedx_corporate_event_type Vision EventName

28. What is TEDx[Event Name]? EventName

29. [Insert a short description of your event here. Be passionate and specific about what makes your event unique.] Include things like: — Why this event is being hosted — Who it’s being hosted by — Theme of your event — Speakers What is TEDx [EventName]? EventName

30. Images and quotes from previous events What is TEDx [EventName]? EventName

31. TEDx[EventName] Sponsorship Opportunities EventName

32. TEDx[EventName] Sponsorship Opportunities — Reception (Food/Beverage) — Venue — Webcast — Printing — Workshops — Exhibits/Demos — Videotaping — One logo, 3 sec pre or post roll on videos [This list can be customized/edited to better reflect the type of sponsorship you require.] EventName

33. TEDx[EventName] Recognition Opportunities EventName

34. TEDx[EventName] Recognition Opportunities — Stage slides mention — Sponsor remarks — Program guide mention — Logo placement on website — Logo placement pre and post roll – 3 sec max [This list can be customized/edited to better reflect the type of recognition you can offer. Please comply with TEDx rules, which can be found in the toolkit.] EventName

35. Case Studies: Interactive Games At TEDxAustin, AMD set up games in the Xlab from their Changing the Game foundation, which brings interactive games to schools for educational benefit..

36. EventName Case Studies: Custom Publications For their 2010 event, TEDxAmsterdam created a custom, limited-edition TEDxAmsterdam magazine — which included ads from sponsors — with articles that “told the story” behind the scenes of the TEDxAmsterdam process, as well as features on speakers.

37. EventName Case Studies: Press Coverage For their 2010 event, TEDxPuraVida partnered with La Nacion, a newspaper in Costa Rica, to create a dedicated TEDxPuraVida page on the site from where the event was livestreamed. La Nacion also interviewed both speakers and organizers and featured these interactive articles on their site.

38. EventName Case Studies: Hosted Forum For their 2010 event, TEDxSydney hosted a Forum — for people that could not attend the live event — that provided attendees a unique opportunity to experience TEDxSydney and interact with speakers. The event was free and open to everyone and included a standalone program that included — post-speech interviews, a Q & A session, live poetry readings and live performances.

39. EventName Case Studies: Pop-up Laboratory Across from their main event venue, TEDxTaipei set up a pop-up laboratory that created a space for further conversations of the ideas that came from their event. The space included a “Future Display”, a cafe, a simulcast lounge, a “Future Hotel” and a speakers exhibition space.

40. As a Sponsor, you should come to our TEDx event not only to present new ideas, but also to learn from TEDx, and your community -- Curate an opportunity for our community of thinkers, dreamers and visionaries to engage in a subject that is meaningful to you. EventName

41. Questions on local sponsorship opportunities email: (licensee insert your email or the person on your team heading up Partnerships here) Questions, ideas or feedback for TED please email: tedx@ted.com EventName

42. Thank You. EventName