Speaker Information Packet

WELCOME
TO THE STAGE
TEDxNAPERVILLE SPEAKER PACKET
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A PLATFORM FOR MANIFESTING
ORIGINAL IDEAS
AN INTRODUCTION TO TED AND TEDx
TED is an annual event that brings together the brightest minds of our generation
to share their ideas with a curated audience of open-minded individuals. Based on
any number of subjects, these “TED Talks”, are then made available online for free
so that their ideas may be spread throughout the world.
TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to create TED-like experiences at the local level through their own event.
Since the program’s creation, more than 10,000 TEDx events have spread throughout the world in places like Dubai, Tokyo, Antarctica, and, of course, Naperville.
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BRILLIANT MINDS. RADICAL IDEAS.
ONE STAGE.
AN INTRODUCTION TO TEDxNAPERVILLE
Since its inaugural event in 2010, TEDxNaperville has become a major venue for
spreading ideas and inspiring change. With nearly a half million online views, our
TEDxTalks have helped propel the idea revolution throughout Chicagoland.
Speakers have included artists, innovators, musicians, scholars, and brilliant
minds from all walks of life, including Olympic gold medalist Meryl Davis, ethical
hacker Nicholas Percoco, theoretical astrophysicist Dan Hooper, microbiologist
Jack Gilbert, and virality media expert Emerson Spartz.
As a volunteer-only organization, no one (not even the speakers) gets paid for their
work with TEDxNaperville. What we do offer is a global community and platform
for launching unique ideas, which features thousands of previous attendees and
hundreds of thousands of online views.
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A CONFERENCE WHERE IDEAS TAKE
CENTER STAGE
HOW WE CHOOSE SPEAKERS
Speakers come from all walks of life, disciplines, and industries, but what they all
have in common is an idea and the passion to share it. Everyone has a life story
to tell, but we’re not seeking just a story-teller; we’re seeking truly unique, radical
ideas. Our platform is so powerful because it's the idea that takes center stage,
regardless of who shares it.
As a speaker, your objective is to share your idea in an engaging way and to answer
the question, “Why?” Why do you care? Why should the attendees? Why does your
idea deserve to be on stage? Why is it radical? If you’re up to the challenge and
passionate about your idea, we’d love to hear from you.
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BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR
RADICAL IDEAS
TOP REASONS TO BECOME A SPEAKER
BRAND LINKING
Associate
yourself and your idea
with a powerful
worldwide brand
and
movement
synonymous with
creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
LAUNCHING
PLATFORM
COMMUNITY
ACCESS
Gain a global platform to build momentum for and
increase knowledge of your ideas,
dreams, and passions.
Gain access to
our ever-expanding community of
brilliant
minds,
as well as admittance to our VIP
areas, parties, and
content.
VIP ATTENDEES
Interact with the
best and brightest of our area, including business
and community
leaders, activists,
and experts from
all fields.
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BEYOND THE AVERAGE SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENT
STEPS TO BECOMING A SPEAKER
1. RESEARCH
2. APPLY
Watch a variety of
TED Talks online
and browse our
website's "Talks"
page to learn
about speaking
and what to expect at the conference.
Visit our website
and apply to speak
with a 3-min video. This is your opportunity to convince us your idea
deserves a stage.
Video quality does
not matter.
3. REVIEW &
SELECTION
4. CURATION &
REFINEMENT
Our speaker selection committee
will review your
proposal and respond to you.
Please note this
may take some
time.
If selected, we’ll
begin
working
with you to perfect and expand
your idea presentation for a TEDx
audience.
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BEYOND THE AVERAGE SPEAKING
EXPERIENCE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A SPEAKER
DEADLINES
It is imperative that you meet deadlines, as they are critical to planning the conference. This includes having responsive communication and sending us your bio,
talk outline, and slides on-time. Failing to meet deadlines may result in dismissal.
WORKING TOGETHER
Though you may know your topic the best, we know our attendees and TED’s purpose and only by working together can we best present your idea. Please be aware
that egos have little place at TEDxNaperville.
ATTENDANCE
You’ll be expected to attend dress rehearsals and be present throughout the duration of the conference as attendees will want to further explore your idea after
your talk. Please be sure you are available and engaged during the day-long conference. If this or any other criteria is an issue, please let us know.
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SHARP, FOCUSED, DIGESTIBLE
PRESENTATIONS
TALK GUIDELINES & RULES
TED presenters might make their talks appear effortless, but there are hours of
preparation, practice, slide revision, and memorization involved behind each. To
give your idea the presentation it deserves, you must understand the following:
• Your talk should be focused and sharp, should go deep rather than broad, and
should include visuals that develop your idea. You can even bring in props or
unique methods to showcase your ideas.
• With exception, no notecards are allowed on stage, though you will be able to
see your slides via confidence monitors on the stage.
• Talks only run 3-18 minutes. If you exceed your time, a stage manager will ask
you to end your talk.
• Corporate, political, or religious plugs from the stage are an abuse of the TEDx
platform and are unacceptable.
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EFFECTIVELY SPREADING
YOUR IDEAS
10 GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF AN EFFECTIVE TED TALK
1: DREAM BIG
Strive to create the best talk you’ve
ever given. Reveal something never
said before that the audience will
remember forever. Share an idea
that could change the world.
6: NO SELLING FROM STAGE
Don’t talk about your company or
organization. Pitching products
and services or looking for funding
is strictly prohibited.
2: SHOW US THE REAL YOU
Share your passions, your dreams,
as well as your fears. Be vulnerable.
Speak of failure as well as success.
7: FEEL FREE TO COMMENT...
...on other speakers, to praise or
criticize. Controversy energizes
and engages.
3: MAKE THE COMPLEX, PLAIN
Don’t try to dazzle intellectually.
Don’t speak in abstractions. Explain! Give examples. Tell stories.
Be specific.
8: DON'T READ YOUR TALK
With exception, notes are not allowed on stage. You will underrepresent yourself by reading your talk
and not looking at your audience.
4: CONNECT WITH EMOTIONS
Make your attendees laugh! Make
them cry!
9: DON'T GO OVER YOUR TIME
Doing otherwise is to steal time
from following speakers. If you exceed your allotted time, the host
will ask you to end your talk.
5: DON'T FLAUNT YOUR EGO
Don’t boast. It’s the surest way to
switch everyone off.
10: REHEARSE YOUR TALK
Do so in front of trusted friends for
timing, clarity, and impact.
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BEGIN YOUR
EXPERIENCE
SPEAKER NEXT STEPS
If you have an idea whose time has come and needs to be spread to the right people, then you may be a right fit for TEDxNaperville. Visit our website and apply on
our speaker page or contact us by any of the methods below.
ONLINE
www.tedxnaperville.com/speakers
EMAIL
info@tedxnaperville.com
PHONE (XNet)
630-983-6064
SOCIAL
Facebook
Twitter
Flickr
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
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