"TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the worl
d." TEDxSVSU is an independently organized TED-style event, a full day of local, national and international speakers, music and artistic presenters, and also sponsors and exhibitors who showcase novel displays and activities. The target audience is SVSU and the surrounding community, especially students, parents, families, staff, faculty, and administration. The event attracts educated people throughout mid-Michigan and beyond. Anyone interested in TED-style talks is welcome to attend TEDxSVSU.