At TEDxBoston 2010, where x = independently organized TED event, we honor local innovators who have the passion, curiosity, and tenacity to change the world with their revolutionary ideas.
We're bringing together storied professors, inspiring entrepreneurs, forward thinkers, radical architects, intriguing designers, brilliant scientists and astounding performers who make the greater Boston area one of the most exciting and promising cities in which to launch a business or a social enterprise.
You'll hear new ways of thinking about democracy and globalization in the 21st century. You'll learn about breakthroughs in treating spinal cord injury, fabricating a home, and harnessing the ocean's power. You'll be motivated by designers and social entrepreneurs who are accelerating innovation in Boston and improving the lives of citizens around the world, and you'll be amazed by artists who use music and movement to inspire us all.
To fully embrace the TEDxBoston experience, we ask that you clear your calendar for the day, unplug from your technology, open your mind, and be ready to connect with Boston's best and brightest.
TEDxBoston is generously underwritten by our sponsors and is free to attend.
Follow Mayor Thomas Menino’s research and development team, Chris Osgood and Nigel Jacob, on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor’s Office and City Hall. Osgood and Jacob are revolutionizing urban government with Citizens Connect, an iPhone application that is helping Boston stay safe and clean by facilitating direct communication with the Department of Public Works.