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TEDxSurrey 2023 - Speaker Information Session
Interested in speaking at TEDxSurrey 2023? Attend one of two information sessions on August 24 (ZOOM) or August 27th, 2022 (In-Person).
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TEDxSurrey 2023 will take place at the Bell Performing Arts Theater on Saturday January 21, 2023. If you are interested in applying to become a speaker, please read on.
Essential Criteria in the Selection of Speakers:
The vision of TEDxSurrey is to create a TEDx event that is high-quality, high-impact, and thoroughly professional in all aspects. To be able to accomplish this, there are essential criteria that need to be used in the critical decisions around the selection of speakers.
Speakers need to have the following:
1. A Compelling Idea
The idea needs to be powerful and impactful. It should inspire peoples’ hearts and minds, “shift the audience’s thinking” in a significant and meaningful way, and must be an idea the speaker is passionate about.
2. Expertise, Experience and a Depth of Understanding of their Idea
In our application form we have a question:
“What have you done that demonstrates your passion for your idea? What makes you a credible expert in your talk content?”
Speakers need to have a high level of expertise or rich experience related to their idea.
3. Experience as a Public Speaker
Prospective speakers should apply to TEDxSurrey because they are ready to present in front of an audience (1,000+ people). They will need to have prior speaking in front of an audience of 100 or more attendees in a variety of settings.
If you and your idea fit into the criteria listed above, we invite you to come and find out more about TEDxSurrey.
Information Meetings will be held for potential speakers on August 24 and August 27, online via Zoom and in-person respectively. The sessions will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to speak at a TEDx event, and enhance your chances of being selected.
Information meetings are provided at NO COST. However, pre-registration is required.
Presenter: Alan Warburton, TEDxSurrey Licensee & Curator