Refer to this page for rules, guidance, and resources as you prepare and rehearse to share your idea on the red circle carpet. 

Most questions on putting together your talk and any visuals can be found in either of these two documents the TED staff have put together:

TEDx Content Guidelines (the rules):  storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf 

TEDx Speaker Guide:  storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_speaker_guide.pdf 

TEDx Speaker Presentation Tools (Free Prezi account & Shutterstock stock images) www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/community-resources/tools-how-to-s/sponsor-marketplace

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INFO:

• Date of event is April 23rd, 2026 at the Sommervold Hall of the Washington Pavilion. Pre-Event at 6:00pm. Start time is 7:00pm.

• Order is to be determined.

• Format is: first half of the lineup, a break, then second half of the lineup

• You will have a LAV Mic (wireless lapel) hooked up via a Pinnacle A/V technician.  This will be done 10-15 minutes prior to your turn on the stage. 

• You will have a slide clicker. 

• You will have a confidence monitor (screen at feet showing time & presenter view of slides).

• There are practice/rehearsal opportunities that you'll see below. There are also coaching options available (not mandatory).

• There will be 4 tickets held for you to give to family/friends wishing to attend.

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