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About TED

About TED. TED ( Technology , Entertainment, Design) is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

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About TED

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  1. About TED www.tedxcern.ch TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design)is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. The two annual TED conferences, in Long Beach/Palm Springs and Edinburgh, Scotland, bring together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes or less).  TED talks are available on TED.com; some TED talks have been viewed by more than 10 million people This month they celebrated 1BILLION VIEWERS on TED.com More information: http://www.ted.com/pages/about

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  3. About TEDx www.tedxcern.ch The TEDx program gives communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. TEDxevents are planned and coordinated independently. A TEDx license is free to obtain. More info about TEDx events: http://www.ted.com/tedx

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  6. TEDxCERN www.tedxcern.ch Theme: Multiplying Dimensions Going beyond particle physics, TEDxCERN will provide a stage for the expression of science in multiple dimensions and disciplines, unveiling a world in which physics intersects with other multi-dimensional disciplines and thought. TEDxCERN talks will encompass various topics such as Human Genome, Big Data, Citizen Science, Gendered Innovation, Nano chemistry, Education, Collaboration among others. There will be couple of music performances and We will unveil few animations about physics of the LHC done in collaboration with TED Ed team

  7. TEDxCERN-Objectives www.tedxcern.ch • Raise awareness about real impact of science in society. • Enhance flourishing of ideas across multiple fields beyond particle physics. • Increase opportunities for interaction scientists community / non-scientific actors. • Enlarge the global collaborative community of advocates for science. • Achieve engagement of the CERN community in the making of the event.

  8. TEDxCERN-Event format www.tedxcern.ch • Date • Friday May 3rd 2013 • Schedule: • 14:00 – 15:45 – Session One • 16:30 – 17:45 – Session Two • 18:30 -19:45 – Session Three • 20:00 to 22:30 – Reception, Idea Exchange & Networking Activities • Format of sessions: • About 6 talks up to 18 minutes

  9. TEDxCERNVenues CERN • Globe (capacity ~250) Speaker stage • Main auditorium (capacity~350) Webcast to be live- hosted by prominent scientists • Reception to 600 people: CERN Restaurant 2 www.tedxcern.ch

  10. Host a TEDxCERN@(your institution’s)  Simulcast on May 3rd www.tedxcern.ch • CERN Auditorium Simulcast to be hosted by Special Guest Host George Smoot. • Why to participate • Reach out to further create and extend your scientific and social community by inviting select members of your community to participate in this live event  

  11. Benefits to hosting an official TEDxCERN Simulcast Event: www.tedxcern.ch • Simulcast events stream TEDxCERN Live: you and your audience see the entire TEDxCERN program before anyone else. • Simulcast institutions will be featured in a dedicated section on the official TEDxCERN website, and on the CERN home page. • Each hosting institution will receive a media tool kit with organizing tips  as well as the full program and corresponding information about the official event available to TEDxCERN partners only.

  12. www.tedxcern.ch For more info: http://tedxcern.web.cern.ch/silmulcast To participate email: tedxcern-simulcast@cern.ch

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