TED makes money through conference attendance fees, sponsorships, foundation support, licensing fees and book sales, and we spend it as soon as we get it — on video editing, web development and hosting for TED Talks and TED-Ed videos (ideas are free, but bandwidth is expensive…); support for community-driven ...
How much does it cost to sit in a TED talk?
The base cost for attending a TED Talk is US$5,000. TED offers reduced ticket prices for young innovators through their TED Fellows Program.
How do I become a TEDx speaker?
- Start By Researching Future TEDx Events. By the time you're reading about an upcoming TEDx event in the newspaper, it's far too late to become a speaker. ...
- Investigate the Application Process. ...
- Respect the Theme. ...
- Make Yourself Findable. ...
- Understand the Nature of TEDx.
Are TED Talks royalty free?
Are TED-Ed videos copyrighted? Yes, TED-Ed videos are copyrighted. TED-Ed videos on YouTube.com/TEDEducation are made available under YouTube's standard policy. If you wish to share or license TED-Ed videos, please fill out our media licensing request form.
How are speakers chosen for TED Talks?
The most direct way to approach TED is through a nomination, either by someone else or yourself. When nominating yourself, TED requires a description of your "idea worth spreading" that your talk will focus on and links to videos of your previous speeches or presentations.2017-04-10