Program Special events
Immersive evening events, interactive lunches, intense conversation breaks ... At TEDGlobal, some of the most important ideas are generated when attendees and speakers connect with each other. We offer many ways to make sure they do.
Pre-conference events
Familiarize yourself with Edinburgh and nearby parts of Scotland by joining one of our pre-conference excursions. Past conferences have featured exclusive tours and trips in the city and country; details will be emailed to attendees in Spring 2012.
Monday, 25 June
Details will be emailed to attendees
TED University
Attendees at TEDGlobal are every bit as extraordinary as the speakers, and the much-loved TED University has them take the stage, sharing hard-won knowledge in lectures that range from "How to be interesting" to "How front page news is selected." To participate, you should plan to arrive in Edinburgh on Monday, 25 June.
Monday, 25 June (PM)
Tuesday, 26 June (AM)
Details will be mailed to attendees
Evening events and parties
Gather the world's leading thinkers and doers, offer them four days of rapid-fire stimulation, and then ... sit back and watch the fireworks. Beginning with the pre-conference gathering on Monday evening, our inspired evening events and special sessions create the backdrop where ideas percolate, connections are made and inspiration grows.
Nightly, beginning Monday, 25 June
Details will be mailed to attendees
TED Fellows Presentations
This engaging and informative session, hosted by TED Community Director Tom Rielly, offers a chance to learn about the TEDGlobal 2012 Fellows and Senior Fellows as they present their work on the morning before TEDGlobal sessions begin.
Monday, 25 June
Details will be emailed to attendees