TEDxKids@Yerevan coming soon!

TEDxKids@Yerevan coming soon!

On 23 June, TEDxKids@Yerevan will be held at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies, featuring 23 speakers from Yerevan and the marzes, ages 8 through 18, as well as other performances.

We asked speakers to share their ideas about the imagined world in which they’d like to live. The speakers have dreamt up a broad range of topics, from volunteering, military service, public perceptions of people with disabilities, dreams, and more. Mary will discuss the brain and why it’s important to study; Stephanie will examine what parents don’t know about their kids; Levon will explore the topic lying, why we do it, and if we really need to lie at all. Some talks are geared towards youth in particular: how kids can develop their savings, the issue of domestic violence towards children, and the importance of ecology and the environment for Armenian youth. There will even be a talk about ice …

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Apply to attend TEDxYerevan 2014!

Apply to attend TEDxYerevan 2014!

We are happy to announce that registration for attending the fifth annual TEDxYerevan event is now open! Themed Education… Hope, TEDxYerevan 2014 will gather about 300 movers and shakers at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies (16 Halabyan st.) on Sunday, September 28, 2014, to share a TED-like experience.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, we have put together a program of 10 diverse talks, with the hope that they will inspire, fascinate and most importantly spark deep discussion and connection in our community. In addition, 2014 marks the fifth anniversary both for TEDxYerevan and TEDx program – we would love nothing more than to celebrate this occasion with you!

After much thought and discussion, TEDxYerevan team has made a conscious decision to make TEDxYerevan a paid event starting from 2015 on in order to cover most of the organizational expenses. This is your last chance to …

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Apply to attend TEDxYerevan 2013: Entrepreneurship of Big Dreams

Apply to attend TEDxYerevan 2013: Entrepreneurship of Big Dreams

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for attending  TEDxYerevan 2013 conference.

TEDxYerevan conference will take place on September 14th at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies under the theme of Entrepreneurship of Big Dreams. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, the conference will gather around 300 leading thinkers and doers from different fields, including design, art, technology, education, entrepreneurship. The doors for registration will be open 9:00-10:00 am, while the entire event will span for the next 5 hours.

This year there will be one talk in Armenian, however there will be no translation available. The rest of the talks will be in English, since the purpose of this event is to produce talks that can easily be disseminated globally. The lunch will be provided by TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and will include vegetarian option. Just like last year, the participants are asked …

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Nominate TEDxYerevan 2013 speakers and performers!

Nominate TEDxYerevan 2013 speakers and performers!

We are now accepting speaker nominations for TEDxYerevan 2013. We are seeking inspiring speakers and performers for our upcoming TEDxYerevan event.

Our goal: Ultimately, we’re looking for folks who have made an impact in the world. And we’re looking for presenters to inspire our audience to continue pursuing their own vision for impacting the world around them.

Please use this form to suggest a speaker or to nominate yourself. If you do not know the individual personally but feel they have something to say and should be heard, share what you do know and why you think they should be a TEDxYerevan speaker. We do not have a deadline for nominations, but note that speakers are typically finalized at least 40 days prior to each upcoming event.

TEDx speakers should understand these set TED rules: All talks are 18 minutes or less, with most being in the 9-minute …

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