What is the Thursday night Kick-Off Party?
The night before TEDxDU, we’re having a party to kick-off the celebration. This free party will be held on Thursday night, May 12, from 6-8 p.m. in the Driscoll Ballroom.  Students and alumni are invited to attend a fun evening with comedy by Rob Gleeson, TED Talks, appetizers, and a cash bar. The party is free and reservations are required. You must register separately for this event to receive a badge for entry.

Who is speaking?  Where can I preview a schedule?
Speakers bios are available at www.tedxdu.com/bios/. 

I’m attending TEDxDU at the Newman Center.  What should I expect?
The DU Grilling Society will provide a free lunch of sliders, chips and a soda beginning at noon for the first 250 attendees.  The doors to the Gates Concert Hall will open at 12:35 and the program will start promptly at 1 p.m.  There will be one intermission.  Snacks will be provided during intermission.  The formal event will conclude at 6 p.m., and the After Party will take place immediately following. Because we will be streaming live and taping for online distribution, we ask that attendees plan to stay for the entire event.

Parking will be available in the Newman Center parking garage for $8, cash only. Parking on neighborhood streets is not advised, as most side streets have a one-hour parking limit. Please do not park in front of driveways — your vehicle will be towed.

I’m attending TEDxDU Active at the Driscoll Ballroom.  What should I expect?
Hosted by comedian and DU alum Rob Gleeson, TEDxDU Active is a live simulcast from the Gates Concert Hall, plus its own mix of excitement and activities. TEDxDU Active is intended to be interactive and social – attendees will be able to engage with each other during the event. It’s also an ideal option for people who want to participate in TEDxDU but require a flexible schedule. The doors will open at noon.  Plan to arrive no later than noon for a complimentary lunch.  Programming begins at 12:30. Your ticket includes entry to the TEDxDU After Party at Gates Concert Hall in the Newman Center.

What is the TEDxDU After Party?
Immediately following the conclusion of the event, attendees are invited to join the speakers for appetizers and drinks on the stage in Gates Concert Hall and in the Joy Burns Plaza (the lobby of the Newman Center).  The TEDxDU After Party will give all TEDxDU attendees a chance to engage in spirited conversation stimulated by the day’s events.  Entrance to the reception is included with the TEDxDU and TEDxDU Active tickets.

Can I take pictures?
Absolutely! (No flash photography, please.) Please share your shots with the TED community–upload your pics to www.facebook.com/tedxdu.

What do I need to bring with me?
When you register, the system will generate your TEDxDU badge.  This will serve as your admission ticket.  Be sure to print it out and bring it with you!  You will pick up your badge holder when you arrive.

Be sure to bring an open mind and a sense of adventure! 

I would like to blog/tweet the event.  Do I need to make special arrangements? 
We encourage the use of social media, with a few guidelines to make it enjoyable for all. Bright screens and clicking keys can be distracting. There will be power and rows in back set up for computers and blogging. For those with smaller devices, please be aware and respectful of  your neighbors. Wireless access will be available.

Will assistance be offered for attendees who are hearing-impaired, sight-impaired or otherwise disabled?
Please contact Jordan Ames if you need accommodations.

I can’t attend either event.  Can I still be a part of TEDxDU?
TEDxDU will be streamed live at www.tedxdu.com on May 13, and videos from the day will be posted on the site after the event.

Follow TEDxDU on Facebook and Twitter for more information about the event and to learn how you can share your own ideas about Radical Collaboration.

When will video of TEDxDU Talks be available?
We’ll start editing talks immediately, and expect to begin posting videos within a few days of the event.

What is TED?
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design—three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a four-day journey into the future.” The diverse audience — CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists—is almost as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono.

TED was first held in Monterey, Calif., in 1984. In 2001, Chris Anderson’s Sapling Foundation acquired TED from its founder, Richard Saul Wurman. In recent years, TED has expanded to include an international conference, TEDGlobal; media initiatives, including TED Talks and TED.com; TEDx, a program to license TED to independent organizers around the world; and the TED Prize.

To date, there have been over 600 TEDx events, with over 700 more planned, in 88 countries. TED videos have been viewed 319 million times since the launch of TED.com.

What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks videos and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

Why is DU hosting TEDxDU?
The University of Denver is a pioneer in the global TEDx movement. DU was eager to be a TEDx licensee because our missions so closely align. TED is about ideas worth sharing; DU measures its success by the lives our graduates go on to lead, and the impact they and our students, faculty and staff have in our community and our world. We envision TEDxDU as a gigantic collaboration engine — a catalyst for positive change. There are others out there who share our commitment to improving the human condition — imagine when we find and connect with one another, how much faster our collective progress will be.