TEDxSanAntonio invites San Antonio businesses to help produce the event.

1. X
SanAntonio
X=independently organized TED events

2. TEDxSanAntonio
…. is introducing some of the most fascinating thinkers and doers in our area to a world
stage.
TED is a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDx is a locally organized
event that focuses on individuals and innovation in various cities.
The individuals involved with TEDxSanAntonio have a passion for creative community
collaboration. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately,
the world.
A Little History about TED
TED began in 1984 as a gathering place for innovators and leaders in the fields of
Technology, Entertainment and Design. For nearly 3 decades, TED has become a nexus
for a global community of individuals who believe in the power of ideas.
The TED.com video library features more than 600 amazing talks of such high quality that
the site has become the platinum standard for innovation in digital storytelling.
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3. TED has mobilized some of the world’s
thought leaders to share and collaborate.
Isabel Allende Joaquin de Posada Rachelle Garniez
Karen Armstrong Anna Deavere Smith Bill Gates
Eythor Bender Dan Dennett Frank Gehry
(TEDx San Antonio 2010)
Thomas Dolby Murray Gell-Mann
Jeff Bezos Freeman Dyson Malcolm Gladwell
Stewart Brand Dave Eggers Doris Kearns Goodwin
Gordon Brown Eve Ensler Temple Grandin
David Camron Richard Feynman Brian Greene
(UK Prime Minister)
James Cameron Ze Frank Herbie Hancock
Bill Clinton Viktor Frankl Stephen Hawking
Richard Dawkins Peter Gabriel Ray Kurzweil
And hundreds more you don’t know yet — but you will!
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4. What is TEDx?
TED has created the TEDx program— local, self-organized events that bring people
together to share a TED-like experience. Some are small and intimate. Some are larger
(like ours).
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual
TEDx events are self-organized.
What is TEDxSanAntonio?
 TEDxSanAntonio is our region’s showcase for innovation,
industry, creativity, values, activities, passions and culture
to the worldwide TED community.
 We know our community is a well kept secret — we’re going to shine a light on the city’s
brain trust in an intimate TEDx setting.
 The TEDxSanAntonio community serves as an incubator for thought leadership.
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5. 2011 Event
 World-class speakers giving inspiring
18-minute talks that will change minds,
paradigms and ultimately the globe
 350 diverse attendees (CEOs, bloggers, teachers,
non-profit leaders, innovators, community leaders, IT pros, artists,
entrepreneurs, students; from all over South Texas)
 High quality video capture
 Free live worldwide webcast & video
archive
 Saturday, October 15, 2011
 Trinity University’s elegant Stieren
Theater
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6. TEDx is part of a revolution in global
education made possible by local organizers
wanting to engage their communities.
Every week, in multiple cities, people are coming together
to pursue ideas worth spreading.
1000 TEDx Events
80 Countries
25 Languages
It’s all about the passion for ideas…
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7. Building the TEDxSanAntonio Community
 TEDxSanAntonio face-to-face
events and mixers
 Volunteers (ranging from students to corporate
professionals)
 Mentors (TEDxSanAntonio organizers are a global
resource. They have been sought out and aided dozens of
other TEDx organizer groups around the world.)
 Web: www.tedxsanantonio.com
 Facebook: TEDxSanAntonio (943 fans)
 Twitter: @tedxsanantonio (799 followers;
#tedxsanantonio 85 list followers and growing)
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8. Put San Antonio on the Global Stage.
Be a part of the event!
Why?
 Because your company wants to foster thought
leadership in San Antonio.
 You want to attract and mix with
other thought leaders both here and in the
worldwide TED community.
 You believe in bringing together business leaders and individuals who want to
promote remarkable thinking and ideas.
 You want to leverage ideas, technologies, design and education to help create a
better future.
Be part of the conversation. We want to hear your voice!
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9. Ways to participate …
Sponsorship Levels
Innovator: $25,000 Thinker: $2,500 Consultant: $500
Designer: $10,000 Planner: $1,000 Scholar: $250
Initiator: $5,000
In-Kind Giving Opportunities
Printing | Speaker Travel | Speaker Accomodations | Wine & Spirits
| Snacks | Web Hosting | Filming | Goody Bag Items | Transportation
TEDxSanAntonio Fellows
$50 Increments Each contribution sponsors attendees who may not be able to attend
otherwise.
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10. Sponsorship Recognition
 Logo on main Web page and final videos
 Logo on all marketing materials, including programs and t-shirts
Special acknowledgement at event from emcee and on slides during
breaks
 Priority reserved seating
 Opportunity to send 6 people to the speaker reception
 Opportunity to display your banner on the event grounds
 Varies by level
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11. We invite you to
Participate | Engage | Fund | Innovate
Ideas Worth Spreading
We look forward to discussing the
TEDxSanAntonio experience with you.
For more details on how to become a part of this amazing program contact:
Susan Price, TEDxSanAntonio Sponsorship
susan@firecatstudio.com
(210) 872-0445
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