TEDxNewYork is a conference dedicated to big questions, to shaking us out of apathy, to giving us pause and helping us realize two things: The world is endlessly interesting, and there are people who are working tirelessly to make it better.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At such an event, TED Talks and live speakers combine to spark deep conversation. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where “x” notes that the event is independently organized. The main TED staff provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but these events are self-organized.