In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

We are excited to be a part of Asheville’s very own independant TED event, TEDxAsheville.  Tonight at 7pm, people will come from all over the region to listen to some of Asheville’s most influentional speakers and performers.  Tonight’s Line-up includes:

2009 TEDxAsheville Speaker Lineup:

Dee Eggers
UNC Asheville professor of environmental studies

Drew  Jones
Climate scientist, the Sustainability Institute

David McConville
Media artist, the Elumenati

Caroline Yongue
Buddhist minister and director of Asheville’s Center for End-of-Life Transitions

Robert Zimmerman
Coder, designer and illustrator

In addition to our speaker lineup, TEDxAsheville will feature several Asheville performers, intermission entertainment, non-profit tables, a parking lot full of demos, displays and performances PLUS a few special surprises.

Applied Solutions Group is proud to support TEDxAsheville.

We have been seeking a light to shine on our local talent and TEDx has provided us with a light and platform. -Jose Ibarra, Co-Founder TEDxAsheville

Follow the event at http://tedxavl.com

TEDxAsheville website design was donated by Jose Ibarra, development by Tom Constant, and hosting by Applied Solutions Group

Bring your friends and family and join in on the fun.

Please come out and show your support this Saturday!
Pritchard Park 11:30am and 3:00pm

We will also be accepting items for our silent auction taking place on Thursday, February 12. at Windows on the Park.

Available Sponsorships:

Platinum Sponsors: $200.00
Your company will appear on our website, displayed during the twestival event, and we will do our best to get you in on all the press, blogs, and any other exposure possible!

Supporting Sponsors: (Food/Beer/Event Cost):$50 donation
You will be listed as supporter sponsor on our website and will tweet and blog about your support/donation.

iPledge: $5
You get to be in our own Viral Video Project, which will be seen by 100’s, 1000’s, maybe even millions

BLOGGERS: $0
Simply mention our twestival on your blog, send us the perma-link and we will gratefully add you to our BlogRoll

We understand that $$ maybe tight and you may not be able to donate any $$. You do not need to give $$ to support the cause, we still need your help spreading the word and finding creative ways to bring attention to the cause.

Thank you for supporting Asheville’s very own Twestival.

Have a question, email us at avltwestival at gmail.com or leave a comment