UConn’s 4th annual TEDx conference will be held in April 2017, and we want to invite you to begin thinking about what could become the topic of your TEDx talk. The theme for this year’s conference is Catalyst. This can be understood as a representation of the Butterfly Effect, where one idea or event ripples out and can affect intellectual, cultural, social, or political aspects following the initial happening. TED is a globally recognized platform for people to share their ideas through technology, entertainment, and design.
The TEDxUConn organization is currently accepting applications from those who are interested in speaking in our 2017 conference. Please fill out the application below and remember that the power of TED talks are rooted in their accessibility and relatability, so consider how your idea appeals to a global audience!
Undergraduate Student Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu87761aXmwbJo-Cj3yM3OvCFq8FRupsCyPZQSgIcp0frTRg/viewform
In addition to the application link above, please submit a 2 minute video giving a broad outline on the topic of your talk. The application and video submission deadline is February 10th, 2017.
***Video submissions are to be sent via email to tedxcuration@gmail.com***
If you would like to nominate a name, we encourage you to forward this information to them!
Information sessions regarding the student speaker selection process will be held Friday, January 27th at 4 pm and Tuesday, February 1st at 7 pm, locations TBD. Please contact tedxcuration@gmail.com for the location. We will be going over the basics of the application process, student speaker expectations, and further steps in the preparation for the conference in April.
If you have any questions, please contact tedxcuration@gmail.com.
For more information, contact: The TEDxUConn Curation Team at tedxcuration@gmail.com