Program Special events
From focused workshops to lively evenings to cheering on our homegrown stars of the TEDYou stage, there's always something going on at TEDActive. Participate in all the fun times we've got planned … or start your own.
Pre-conference excursions
The day before the conference begins, attendees can catch these specially organized TEDActive tours of the highlights of Palm Springs. Past tours included visits to iconic mid-century homes, tours of the San Gorgonio wind farm and trips to the secluded Noah Purifoy art site in the Joshua Tree desert.
Monday, February 28
Details will be mailed to attendees
Workshops
Delve into the TEDActive experience and sign up for one of our project-centered workshops. Ranging in topic from social media to education to the creative process and more, these workshops will be headed by leaders in each field who want to collaborate with you and draw up the blueprints for concrete ways to make a difference. These incubators are where the ideas of the conference translate to action.
Various times, beginning Monday, February 28
Details will be mailed to attendees
TEDYou
Have you always dreamed of giving a TEDTalk? This is your chance. Think of a topic you know inside and out that would excite a TED audience. Write a proposal and apply to be a TEDYou speaker. (Don't worry – if the spotlight's not for you, you can just sit back and enjoy being in the audience.) Each year there are incredible speakers ... See Sebastian Wernicke's and Jim Fallon's TEDYou talks on TED.com.
Evening events and parties
After a day packed with new ideas, intensive workshops and inspiring conversation breaks, our evening soirees are a welcome, relaxing end to the day. Past events have had our attendees sampling organic local cuisine under the stars in an isolated desert canyon, moving to Bollywood rhythms while snacking on roti and curry, and rocking out during live-backed karaoke. Our all-star TEDActive house band sets the mood and shares the stage with some very special guests. These evenings are a great way to mingle, make new friends and create lifelong memories.
Nightly, beginning Tuesday, March 1
Details will be mailed to attendees