Creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers, and doers from central Iowa will gather on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 to share what they are most passionate about — positive ideas for the world from Des Moines.

Sponsorship

TEDxDesMoines attracts thought-leaders and influencers from across the region. Checkout who is sponsoring us and become a sponsor yourself


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What Is TED?

Learn about the global ideas conference known as TED and the independently organized TEDxDesMoines.


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A Unique Experience

There are tons of great events in Des Moines. Learn why TEDxDesMoines is different.


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TEDxWomen Webcast in Des Moines!

Be part of this year’s TEDxWomen event at a Des Moines webcast watch party. TEDxWomen is a one-day bi-coastal event taking place on December 1, 2011 in New York and …

TEDGlobal Webcast In Des Moines!

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and is putting the inspiration and insight from TEDxDesMoines 2011 into action. As a special treat, we found out that we are allowed to webcast …

Speaker Announcement

We’ve been hard at work putting together a diverse lineup of thought leaders in Des Moines to come share their “ideas worth spreading”. Today we want to announce most of …


What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxDesMoines, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxDesMoines event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.