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