1984 - Richard “Ricky” Wurman & cofounder, Harry Marks – Technology, Entertainment & Design. Changed from bored long talks, industry specific, deep dive wide ranging audience background and content, shorter time slots . What made TED works? Connectedness of all knowledge. Resonate, rhyme and inspire others. Renaissance – The Interconnectedness of Knowledge Reflection Why Matters? – The Interconnectedness of People Technological shift – From private conference -> TV -> DVDs -> Website & YouTube (2006). TED TEDx – 13,000 events worldwide TEDMED TEDWomen TEDYouth TED@Work TED-Ed OpenTED Your Turn….! Step outside comfort zone Go inspire others How your work connects to everything else? Can share in layman term? Why it matters? Why you passionate?