TEDxHumboldtBay 2016: Incite ► Insight

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 video 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 (subject to certain rules and regulations).

TEDx

TED, which stands for “Technology, Entertainment and Design,” is a nonprofit organization devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” 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.

This year’s event is called TEDxHumboldtBay, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxHumboldtBay 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.

TEDx History in Humboldt

TEDx in Humboldt County began in 2012 when we independently organized a TED event on December 2, 2012 at the Arcata Theater and Lounge. The event was called TedxEureka and themed “I found it”.

In 2013, we changed our name to be more inclusive of Humboldt County, and frankly more correct. Our first event was in Arcata, although we were called TEDxEureka. This event was a TEDxYouth event which are fun, imaginative, and smart TEDx events designed for, and often organized by, young people. They bring ideas worth spreading to all ages. The event was called TedxYouth@HumboldtBay and theme was “Imagine -> Ignite”.

December 7, 2014 brought our largest event yet, a 300 person sell out at the College of the Redwoods Theatre. The theme was “Outlaws” and 24 speakers brought sadness, joy and compassion to an astonished crowd. In true Humboldt County fashion, the sky went from beautiful sunshine to sudden downpour, but spirits were not dampened and a good time was had by all. ~ Official Website.