About TED
TED is a non-profit that believes powerful ideas, powerfully presented, move us: to feel something, to think differently, to take action.
Mission: Discover and spread ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and drive meaningful change.
Understanding TED
What does TED stand for?
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design — three broad disciplines that together shape our world and drive modern innovation.
What is TED's core mission?
TED is a global non-profit organization devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading". Its mission is to discover and share powerful ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and drive positive change.
What is the difference between TED and TEDx?
TED refers to the global non-profit organization and its annual flagship conferences. TEDx is a program of self-organized local events operating under an official license from TED to bring people together at a community level.
How does TEDxShahpura Lake connect to global TED?
TEDxShahpura Lake is Bhopal's premier standard TEDx event operated under official license from TED Conferences LLC. It brings global TED standards to Bhopal while celebrating local voices.