At a glance

Join Us On 12th May
TED is one of the hottest properties of our young millennium and inter-connected world.  And we're committed to delivering big-time for the first-ever TEDxLuzern.  We have an exciting line-up of speakers who will share their insights into Asia, each within the 18-minute TEDx format.  Our venue and catering hosts, IMI in Kastanienbaum-Luzern, are preparing an exciting evening of Asian cuisine and interesting exhibits to complement the seven varied TEDx Talks linking to Asia.  A memorable evening is in store.



What Is TEDxLuzern?
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 TEDxLuzern, where x = independently organized TED event.  At our TEDxLuzern event, 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.


Bridge to Asia
The driving theme behind the inaugural TEDxLuzern will be "Asia."  Asians have a strong interest in Luzern, and Luzern has an economic and cultural interest in Asia.  We will provide a blend of speakers from around the world in an eclectic afternoon right on Lake Lucerne, with the stunning views of the Central Swiss Alps.

About 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, California, 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; and the TED Prize.

Today, TED is not limited to its original acronym, but instead is the hub for "ideas worth spreading."