Welcome to TEDxSanJoseCA
TEDxSanJoseCA features riveting talks by remarkable people. It gathers some of the world's leading thinkers and doers to share their passions and their own personal journeys.
The audience is a diverse mix of thought leaders from Silicon Valley. We come together to share ideas and inspire each other to make a difference. Connection is the electricity that runs through the event. Expect conversations that will change your life.
Join the speakers, attendees, and virtual-attendees from live viewing parties all over the world as they turn ideas into reality. We're planting the seeds for a better tomorrow.
Caren Alpert
Food: Exploring the Familiar
Caren Alpert has spent the last decade capturing mostly recognizable images of food. Now, by taking photographs with an electron microscope, she has shifted her attention to what we never actually see: the hidden landscapes, patterns, and textures of what we eat. These images are simultaneously mysterious and familiar, deconstructing, abstracting, and revealing the ordinary from an extraordinary perspective. "The closer the lens got, the more I saw food--and consumers of food--as part of a larger, complex ecosystem."
March 26, 2011 Speakers
July 13, 2011 Speakers
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Application for Membership in the TEDxSanJoseCA Community
The TEDxSanJoseCA community brings together innovators and explorers. We encourage curiosity and collaboration. TEDxSanJose 2012 will feature some of the most captivating speakers sharing their passions, wisdom and "Pay It Forward" ideas. TEDxSanJoseCA is committed to acting locally and making a global difference.
Events are by invitation only to members. Our attendees are as amazing as our speakers! They are eager to share ideas and make a difference.
If you would like to be an attendee, please complete the following application to be considered for membership. Because of the large number of applications we receive, it may take some time to get back to you. Thank you for your patience!
Upcoming Event: TEDxSanJoseCA 2012 "Pay It Forward"
Who: TEDxSanJoseCA will feature captivating speakers who are excited to share their visionary ideas, passions and personal journeys. They will share their pay it forward ideas. Click here for the schedule of speakers.
What:
Here's what to expect:
Using the fast-paced and engaging format of TED talks, distinguished authors, scientists, business leaders and bold entrepreneurs will explore the possibilities in four thought provoking sessions. It is an opportunity to experience the Magic of TED.
Click here for the Event Details FAQ (downloadable PDF)
Why: You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself! At TEDx events, you will connect with attendees who are as astounding as the speakers. You have an idea worth sharing and want to "pay it forward."
Where:
Bellarmine College Preparatory
The Bellarmine campus has the look and feel of a small college with 19 acres. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley near downtown San Jose. TEDxSanJoseCA will be held at the Sobrato Center for Humanities and the Arts.
View map/directions to Bellarmine College Preparatory
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:45am - 6:15pm.
Cost: Full-day conference is $100 per ticket, which includes many generous snacks but not lunch. For lunch, a variety of food trucks will be on site with mouthwatering meals available.
How: Membership in the TEDxSanJoseCA community is required in order to attend the conference. To apply, please click here.
Current Sponsors for TEDxSanJoseCA 2012
A vital part of TEDxSanJoseCA comes from strong partnerships and dedicated sponsors without whom this could not have happened. TEDXSanJoseCA is very grateful to our sponsors and would like to thank each of them for supporting our ideas and sponsoring this fabulous event.
Speaker Videos - March 26, 2011
Click on photos to play the video of the speaker's talk from TEDxSanJoseCA 2011
Photos - March 26, 2011
Sponsors - March 26, 2011
Sponsors are the lifeblood of TEDxSanJose, through whose generosity we have been able to host this fabulous event. We would like to thank each and every one of them for the incredible contribution they provide to make this event a great success!
Speaker Videos - July 13, 2011
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Photos - July 13, 2011
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Sponsors - July 13, 2011
Sponsors are the lifeblood of TEDxSanJose, through whose generosity we have been able to host this fabulous event. We would like to thank each and every one of them for the incredible contribution they provide to make this event a great success!
The Innovation Room
The Innovation Room is a space for showcasing the creativity and inventions that companies have brought to life. The Innovation Room is an interactive, casual hands-on experience for the conference attendees to engage with new tools and technology, and spark conversations with their creators.
A new way to take and experience pictures.
Connected wearable devices that deliver timely, relevant information.
The Scanadu Tricorder integrates health diagnostics into your smartphone.
High-definition, multi-point video sessions.
Simple, mobile, solar power.
An open source library of electronic modules that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping and playBlog
Coming soon!
About TED and TEDxSanJoseCA
Who is TED? TED isn't a who, it's a what. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. Three broad subject areas that are shaping the future. TED is known around the world for "ideas worth spreading." TEDxSanJoseCA is an independently produced offspring of the annual TED gathering of big brains and cool creators. We bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The results are unexpected connections, extraordinary insights and unforgettable moments...
Learn more about the TED conference at TED.com.
What's with the X? We are the X. We are the multipliers. The catalysts. The connectors. We come together to collaborate, to share fresh ideas and to inspire us to make a difference. We are optimistic about our future. We are the people who are making it happen. We believe this is an idea worth spreading.
TED has grown to support world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world's leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. TED speakers include famous people. They include Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Jill Bolte Taylor, Dean Kamen, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ken Robinson, Steven Hawking and Hans Rosling. They also include people you've never heard of before. These are the hidden gems and many times they have the biggest impact.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
Follow TED on Twitter at twitter.com/TEDTalks, or on Facebook at facebook.com/TED.
Mouse Over each Team member to View their Pay it Forward Idea.
Speaker Coach
Jeannie Kahwajy Dr. Kahwajy's research, teaching, and client engagements focus on specific ways leaders can transform their interactions to make those interactions--and themselves--more effective. This theoretical framework empowers managers in almost any situation, as almost any situation involves leading a team, department, or company while harnessing the talent, energy, creativity, and experience of others.
Link to website: http://effectiveinteractions.com/
Board of Advisors
Meg BearVice President of Talent Management, OracleCharlotte Burgess-AuburnDirector of Community, StanfordSpencer ChristianKGO - ABCPeter DelevettVC/Startups Columnist, San Jose Mercury NewsMichael PermanSenior VP of Brand Management, Levis Strauss |
Dickon PinnerMcKinsey & CompanyRobert ScobleStartup Liason, Rackspace HostingEmiliana Simon-ThomasAssociate Director, Center for Compassion, StanfordJeffrey WilkPrincipal/Creative Director, TenCue Productions |
Would you like to volunteer for TEDxSanJoseCA?
TEDxSanJoseCA is a not-for-profit event and countless people volunteer their time to make TEDxSanJoseCA a reality. We are always on the lookout for people who share our enthusiasm, passion and desire to make a difference.
If you're interested in becoming a TEDxSanJoseCA volunteer, please fill out the volunteer form to the right. We ask for your patience in responding.
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