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5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss TEDxAsheville
So, you’ve heard all the buzz, ‘liked’ all of the engaging conversations and status updates on Facebook and kicked around the idea of slipping on your winter boots and joining in the conversation about exploring the EDGE with us…BUT you … Continue reading
Sponsors Extend Reach, Impact
TEDxAsheville will showcase a new feature this year—The Forum—which models the type of interactive discussion space characteristic of TED and TEDActive conferences. During the November 4th event, attendees will have the opportunity to take a break from the formality of … Continue reading
TEDx Organizers’ Workshop
Seven members of the TEDxAsheville team traveled to Charlotte on June 15 for an organizers workshop hosted by TEDxCharlotte. This forum offered organizers from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia an opportunity to get to know one another and share … Continue reading
2012 Speaker Nominations Open!
We’re now accepting presenter nominations for our 2012 conference to be held November 4th, at the Diana Wortham Theatre. This year’s theme of “The Edge” will feature some of the region’s premier thinkers, innovators and entertainers.
Sponsor Highlight: The Advocates for Small Business
TEDxAsheville is pleased to announce continued support by the select team of local businesses known collectively as the Advocates. In addition to TEDx, the Advocates support other Asheville Chamber of Commerce initiatives, such as the Tools for Success application on … Continue reading
The Collective Power of TEDx
Nearly every day of the year, there is a TEDx event taking place somewhere in the world, and TEDxAsheville is a part of this global community for activating ideas and serving as a Launchpad for inspired change. TEDx allows each of us to see the world differently and to share radical ideas that lead to real improvements in our world. Continue reading
Welcome TEDxAsheville’s first interns!
TEDxAsheville is proud to announce our first “interns”! With our all-volunteer event continuing to grow, we recently reached out to the local community to find individuals willing to take on specific sets of responsibilities for longer time periods than is … Continue reading
April 11 press conference & networking celebration!
Join TEDxAsheville and Venture Asheville on April 11 at 6:00 p.m. for a joint presentation and press conference. The event will be held at the U.S. Cellular Center Ballroom (accessible through the U.S. Cellular Center main lobby). Come early and plan to stay after to network! Continue reading
What Asheville is Saying about TEDxAsheville
Bold Life: “Standing at an intersection of technology and philanthropy, Asheville resident Justin Purnell is making something happen that couldn’t have existed before the digital revolution. Carrying out a mission started by his father, Purnell will dial up a video … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Attend this year’s TedxAsheville
A Cirque du Soleil for your mind! 1. Powerful Presenters: ENGAGE with the powerful thoughts and ideas of TIME magazine editor and “Lost Moon” (the book that became “Apollo 13”) co-author Jeffrey Kluger. Listen to Man vs. Debt blogger and … Continue reading