“What’s unique about TEDx events is the style by which you give “TED talks” is not like other presentations. It’s an opportunity for storytelling; to tell people how you see the world.” – Johanna Debari, student speaker TEDxUConn 201
In April 2016, TEDxUConn is hosting our third annual TEDx conference and we want to expose student voices on our campus. We are hosting a student speaker competition to find ideas and topics that should be shared! This year’s conference is titled: TEDxUConn Systems and Surroundings: Redefined, and we encourage you to apply. This theme is a general direction for our conference, we want to explore the many social, political, and physical environments that shape our lives as individuals and groups. To apply, please fill out the general information application and send us a 2 min. video outlining your topic. http://tedxuconn.com/2016-student-speaker-competition/
We will also be hosting an informational meeting on Jan. 21 at 7pm in Family Studies 25. Our curation team will be there to further explain the process as well as answer any of your questions.
Please email our curation team with any questions: tedxcuration@gmail.com.
Check out our website to also learn more and watch videos from other student speakers: http://tedxuconn.com/.
Summary of Requirements:
Topic: Must be your unique idea, relatable to a general audience but not vague and framed in an engaging and innovative way.
Speaker: Must be a UConn student, any year, any department/college and comfortable performing before a large audience.
For more information, contact: TEDxUConn at tedxcuration@gmail.com