TED and TEDX Talks

The program will feature nine speakers, two TED Talks videos and two performances with a 30-minute intermission for interaction and discussion.

Today we begin introducing our TEDxUMontana speakers to you. First up is sound designer Dale Sherrard.

Meet another of our TEDxUMontana speakers, cultural anthropologist Kimber McKay.

This was an independent event inspired by the international TED organization which encourages the sharing of ideas for the betterment of the community.

Brene Brown studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame.

If you’ve got what it takes to deliver a great TED talk, fill out our speaker application form.

If you know someone who would be a great addition to the speaker lineup, please share this site with them.

They sacrificed a spectacular sunny Saturday afternoon by the hundreds, forgoing all else to sit in a darkened hall to witness hours of intense lectures and art works. Happily. Eagerly. Hungrily.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be on stage for TEDxUMontana, let us know. The priority deadline for applying is May 31, 2013.

"We’re trying to ignite passion for change,"

Nancy Duarte, author of the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations, explains how to avoid PowerPoint hell.