TEDGlobal 2011

What is life? And how can it be better lived? From the secrets of the biological processes that take place in our body, to the cultural constructs that take place in our society; from the technologies and resources that make life possible and enjoyable, to the themes that define our humanity—or threaten it: TEDGlobal 2011 will be a celebration of life, in all its forms.

The TEDGlobal experience will include:

A fast-paced, highly curated four-day stage program featuring TED’s famous 18-minute talks, plus music, comedy, tech demos, short talks, video interludes and other surprises

TED University: The hugely popular, pre-conference sessions (Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12) where attendees share their areas of expertise.

Optional pre-conference activities (Monday, July 11), including carefully curated TED-only tours in and around Edinburgh

Immersive evening events at Edinburgh’s most intriguing spots

Legendary farewell BBQ

Art exhibits, tech demos, and other experiences

Intense conversation breaks, where attendees and speakers delve into the ideas introduced on stage

Thoughtfully designed simulcast spaces where you can watch the conference in an informal setting

The famous TED Gift Bag

Online tools for connecting with other attendees, before and after the conference