XX=independently organized TED events

Delft

….is helping introduce some of the most fascinating thinkers and doers to a world stage.

TED: a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDx: a locally organized event that focuses on individuals and innovation in various cities.

The individuals involved with TEDxDelft have a passion for Delft.

We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world.

TEDxDelft

TED History- Since 1984- As a gathering place for innovators and leaders in the fields of - Technology, Entertainment and Design

- Talks on the internet since 2006- Viral effect- TED 2011: Ideas worth spreading- TED.com contains > 600 HD talks- TED.com: Standard for innovation in digital storytelling

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx - local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

At a TEDx event, combination of:•TEDTalks video •live speakers•spark deep discussion and connection in a small group (breaktime)•Inspirational side-events

TEDx brand:•x = local, independently organized TED event•TED Conference provides general guidance•individual TEDx events are self-organized.

What is TEDx?

TEDx Amsterdam en Rotterdam

Why TEDx in Delft?• Because the future is not what it used to be• Because Delft has written todays future• Because Delft is writing the history of the

future

• Because Delft is creating history• In Technology• In Entertainment• In Design

Creating history is about:• ideas worth spreading• ideas worth creating

What is TEDxDelft?

enduranceTechnology

History Creativity

Innovation Complexity

dynamic

Solution drivenfuture

belief

paradigm shifts

pleasure

responsability

Delft Marketing

Delft Industry

Delft University

Delft Design

smart

pioneer

Laboratory for the future

Innovator mentality

dedication

Sustainability

talent

Knowledge intensiveRoyal

Analytical

Who is involved in TEDxDelft?

You / your company?

Board of recommendation (organisation)

Advisory board (content)

What to Expect•7 November 2011•800-850 visitors•From 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.•Interesting people from all over the Netherlands•Balanced mix of talks on:

• Technology• Entertainment• Design

•All talks will be linked to Delft•International online and offline buzz linking Delft to TED•Interactional exposure (without travel)

Everybody will be left with a pile of stories

Building the TEDxDelft Community Online:

• www.TEDxDelft.nl• www.twitter.com/TEDxDelft• www.facebook.com/TEDxDelft

TEDxDelft venue: Aula Congress CentreMekelweg 5

…you believe in bringing together corporations and individuals who want to be change agents surrounding remarkable thinking and ideas.

…you want to leverage ideas, technologies, design, and education to help create a better future.

…it is important to invest in your local community to support innovation and the power of “ideas”.

Because….

Why participate in TEDxDelft

In-kind donations / participation: •Printing•Catering•Speaker Travel•Speaker Hotels•Wine & Spirits•Filming•Goody Bag Items•Transportation

Cash:•Workshops•Exhibits/Demos•Meal or Party

Possible ways to participate…

The partnership will include premier recognition leading up to and during the conference. We will work with the sponsor to create unique branding opportunities based on you interest.

Examples…•Sponsor Mention•Program Guide Mention•Logo Placement on Website•Press Releases•Sponsor dinners

Sponsorship Recognition

We invite you to

Participate Engage

FundInnovate

Ideas Worth Spreading

We look forward to further discussing the opportunities.

Contact:•Simone de Jong•Michiel Visser•Jeroen van Erp•Rob Speekenbrink•Patrick Klerks