TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment, and design converged, and today covers almost all topics – from science to business to global issues – in more than 100 languages.
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Independently organized TED event for and by a local community
UVA
University of Virginia: founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. UVA is where history meets innovation. The result is progress and a wealth of ideas worth spreading.