1. TEDx For Libraries AnWebinar Thursday, January 21 st, 2010 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Presenter: Genesis Hansen ghansen@newportbeachca.gov

2. Special Thanks To Lara Stein at TED for providing TEDx statistics, photos, and slide templates

3. Who is this TED guy, anyway?  TED is not a person!  TED origins  People involved  TED Conferences  TEDTalks  Ideas Worth Spreading

4. What is TEDx?

5. About TEDx Events:  283 plus TEDx events held worldwide in 2009  Held in 60 different countries  TEDx events held in over 25 Languages  257 TEDx Upcoming Events scheduled, slated to have a combined 47,000 attendees  106 Facebook Sites & 9,710 TEDx Fans  224 Twitter Accounts  120 TEDx Dedicated Websites  TEDx YouTube Channel: 6,318 channel views, 490 subscribers, 79 TEDxTalks uploaded  TEDx Channel available on Tudou (China) and dotSub (for translation purposes)  5 TEDxTalks have been featured on TED.com Data as of 9/15/09

6. Advantages of TEDx for libraries:  Free!  Top-notch, exciting content  Proven programming model to follow  Did I mention it’s FREE?

7. Before You Apply, Consider:  Size of event (up to 100 people)?  Half day or full day event?  Live speakers or TED content only?

8. Basic Host Responsibilities  Selecting a venue  Choosing a name  Inviting Participants  Choosing content  Creating a website

9. The Application Process  It’s not a competitive process (whew!)  Most applications approved as long as they fit the TED guidelines and frameworkapplications  Approval usually comes within a 5-10 days  Don’t promote your event until your application is approved

10. Once you are approved… The approval email:

11. Resources for hosts The TEDx websitewebsite

12. Find out more…  Watch past TEDxTalks: youtube.com/tedxtalksyoutube.com/tedxtalks  Fan TEDx on FacebookFacebook  Follow TEDx on Twitter  Questions? Email tedx@ted.com

13. Promoting your TEDx event  Review the branding guidelines  Website/Facebook page  Social Media  Press releases, etc.

14. Logistics and Sponsorships  Depend on the size of your event  Venue considerations  Sponsorships must be approved

15. Curating Event Content  Which TEDTalks will you show?  Inviting live speakers and performers  Order of speakers and sessions

16. Technical Requirements  DON’T try to stream talks live  Burn to DVD  Play from hard drive or flash drive  Use Miro player (open source)  For live talks, be sure to test audio

17. The Day of the Event  Event MC responsibilities  Promoting discussion  Social media presence  Video any live talks

18. After the Event  Send out attendee evaluations  Submit host evaluation  Update website or Facebook page  Submit event photos/videos  Continue the conversation

19. Q & A Do you have any questions about TEDx events for libraries?

20. Thank You! Genesis Hansen ghansen@newportbeachca.gov