About

The area's leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers and doers gathered Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 to share what they are most passionate about - positive ideas for the world from Detroit.

  • Who is TED?

    TED isn't a who, it's a what. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, three broad subject areas that are shaping our future. TEDxDetroit is an independently produced offspring of the annual TED gathering of big brains and cool creators. Learn more about the TED conference at TED.com To learn more about TEDxDetroit, keep reading or see the FAQ.

  • What's with the X?

    We are the X. The multipliers. The catalysts. The connectors. The amplifiers. We challenge the status quo. We come together to collaborate, to share fresh ideas and to find inspiration. We are optimistic about our future. We believe Detroit's best days lie ahead. We are the people who are making it happen. We believe that is an idea worth spreading.

  • Why in Detroit?

    Because we love Detroit. And we're not alone. Innovation, artistic expression and entrepreneurship in Detroit are on the rise. Detroit is where the young, bright, creative & entrepreneurial are making it happen. But don't take our word for it: Read The New York Times, The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal. This is the third year of the TEDxDetroit conference.

Details Details

TEDxDetroit - Positive ideas for the world from Detroit

Creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, geeks, designers, thinkers and doers

Orchestra Hall at the Max M Fisher Music Center near the campus of Wayne State

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 from 8am to 6pm

Request an invite to TEDxDetroit here. Still have questions? Visit our FAQ.

$26 donation per person. Lunch will be provided.

PAW

Your donations supports charities like Public Art Workz, US First Student Robotics and Civic Youth Ensembles - organizations opening children's minds with art and technology. TEDxDetroit has raised more than $36,000 for charities in the past three years. Watch Public Art Workz founder Chazz Miller's TEDxtalk.

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    TEDxDetroit returns September 2012. Get fired up about our shared future. Connect with curious, creative, passionate and interesting people from across a wide range of fields. Help us amplify ideas worth spreading.

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