A TEDx event is comprised of a number of speakers who present their ideas and stories in a unique and entertaining way for 18 minutes or less. We at TEDxAarhus (an every other TEDx in the world) swear by the following rules:
- TEDx events must be cross-disciplinary.
- Every TEDx event must have a separate license.
- TEDx events can only be 1-day in length.
- Only events where the Primary Licensee has attended TED can have over 100 attendees.
- You cannot charge more than $100 for tickets, and then only with TED’s approval.
- TEDx event names must be location-based. And only of a city, neighborhood or street, not a region, state, country or continent. Names co-branded with organizations, non-profts and NGOs are not allowed. TEDx doesn’t co-brand with other conferences or seminars.
- Always position your self as an independently organized TEDx event. Clarify this with use of the correct logo and language.
- The TEDx event format is: the TEDx intro video, a session/s of talks under 18 minutes, along with 25% content of videos from TED.com, with breaks in between. No panels, workshops or Q & A.
- TEDx events must stand alone, and can never be co-branded or associated with another organization. Companies can only interact with TEDx events as sponsors.
- No sponsors are allowed on stage. Sponsors cannot influence your program.
- The official TEDx Intro Video featuring TED Curator Chris Anderson must be played at the beginning of your event.
- TEDx speakers must must tell a story and argue for an idea using credible proof. They may not use the TED stage to sell products, promote themselves, or advance notions that cannot be defended with well-founded evidence.