We are the national capital’s ideas festival.
TEDxCanberra is an independently-organised TED event, operating under license from TED.
Our mission: to create platforms for up-and-coming Australian change-makers, innovators, creators, and scientists to share their ideas for a better future with the world. In the process, we bring our community in Canberra and the Capital Region together to imagine better futures.
Each year, our team of volunteers come together to organise an annual program of events that spark joy, connection, and conversation. All our events are nonprofit with all proceeds being re-invested back into making TEDxCanberra better for future participants.
TED = Technology, Entertainment, Design.
TED is a global platform renowned for its powerful, short talks that cover a vast array of topics from science and technology to culture and global issues. Originating in 1984 as a conference blending these three key areas, TED has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon dedicated to spreading ideas that inspire and provoke thought. With a mission to share knowledge and foster innovation, TED Talks have become a cornerstone of modern intellectual and creative discourse, accessible in over 100 languages and celebrated for their ability to connect experts and enthusiasts from various fields.
TEDx is an offshoot of the TED concept, designed to bring the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the world. These independently organized events are tailored to their community's unique needs and interests, offering a stage for local voices to share their ideas and perspectives. While adhering to the same high standards of TED in terms of content and presentation, TEDx events are uniquely localized, fostering a global network of knowledge-sharing that resonates on both a community and international level. Each TEDx event is a convergence of local innovation and global inspiration, making the power of TED accessible to diverse audiences everywhere.
Made in CBR with love.
Founded in 2010, TEDxCanberra has established itself as a key player in promoting intellectual and creative discourse in Canberra and beyond. Over the years, we have hosted numerous events focused on science, technology, arts, culture, and the humanities. Each event, themed to reflect current and forward-thinking ideas, brings together thinkers and leaders from various fields. Our commitment to sharing 'ideas worth spreading' has not only enriched local dialogues but has also placed Canberra on the global stage of innovation and creativity.
TEDxCanberra events are always nonprofit and non-commercial, and are organised by a team of committed volunteers who pour in hundreds of hours of love to make the productions possible. We adhere to strict curatorial and editorial independence practices, ensuring no commercial interests have influence over who presents on our stage.
