TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas. It began as a four-day California conference 30 years ago and now runs global initiatives. TED hosts two annual conferences featuring top thinkers and doers who speak for 18 minutes or less—many talks are free on TED.com. Past speakers include Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, and Daniel Kahneman.
TED’s key initiatives include TED Talks (posted daily on TED.com), TED Translators (subtitles and translations), TED-Ed (educational content), The Audacious Project (big-idea funding), TEDx (local, self-organized events), and the TED Fellows program (supporting global innovators).
TEDx is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to local communities around the globe through TEDx events. These events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and to share the latest research in their local areas that spark conversations in their communities.
TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED. These events are not controlled by TED, but event organizers agree to abide by our format, and are offered guidelines for curation, speaker coaching, event organizing and more. They learn from us and from each other. More than 3000 events are now held annually.
TEDxKathmanduUniversity is an independently organized, non-profit TED event hosted at Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel, Nepal.
The most recent edition took place on November 21, 2024, under the theme “Navigating Narratives.” This theme emphasized the power of storytelling in shaping perspectives and driving change.
The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers. Through their talks, these speakers shared insights and experiences that highlighted the importance of narratives in various fields, from healthcare and environmental conservation to local governance.
With a strong focus on community engagement, TEDxKathmanduUniversity inspires action through ideas. It brings together thinkers, dreamers, and doers from all walks of life. The platform continues to grow as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and change.
