Be a Speaker - TEDxAlisoViejo

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications for TEDxAlisoViejo 2024 are still being accepted. Applications for being consider as a speaker at our event is December 31, 2023. TEDxAlisoViejo accepts Speaker & Performer Applications on a rolling basis for its upcoming events year round. Anyone can apply at any time and your application will be added to our list for review for future events.

There are a number of ways for you to get involved with TEDxAlisoViejo. Volunteers are essential to any community based event. Volunteer opportunities for the day of the event will be announced in the coming months. If you are really passionate about helping out, apply below!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Just complete the submission form below. You have the option of adding a link to a demo video with a maximum length of two minutes. Please note that we are a volunteer run non-profit and in the middle of preparation for the May 20th, 2023 TEDxAlisoViejo event, so we may not be able to answer each one. Thank you for your interest – and good luck!

BE A SPEAKER OR NOMINATE A SPEAKER

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Phone *

Best time to reach you

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Your City *

Your State/Region *

Your Country *

If you are nominating yourself, please check this box

Yes

Your Relationship to Nominee/Speaker:

There are conference speeches and there are TEDx Talks. So what makes for a great TEDx Talk? Here are some questions about the nominee to help figure it out:

Is the nominee capable of talking convincingly about what you fervently believe?
Is the nominee capable of being authentic, believable and credible?
Is the nominee capable of being warm and accessible - someone one would like to be friends with?
Is the nominee willing to be humble and not dazzle and impress?
Is the nominee able to share a story and make it personal without having an agenda or selling a company/product/service?
Is the nominee willing to work hard on your speech, as well as supporting your cohort of speakers to make their talks outstanding, genuine, and fluid?
Is the nominee ready to go through as many rehearsals as needed?
Is the nominee willing to submit your presentation’s material (including final script) 30 days prior to the event?
Is the nominee willing and able to attend the entire conference and interact with attendees?
Is the nominee willing to publicize the TEDxAlisoViejo event on your social networking sites?

Speaker Name *

Speaker Email *

Speaker Phone *

Speaker City *

Speaker State/Region *

Speaker Country *

Speaker Online Presence: (Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) *

Speaker Idea Worth Sharing and Talk Title *

Details of the talk, and why it is a fit for TEDxAlisoViejo * (Limit to 500 characters. Approx. 100 words) *

Subject

Please provide a link to a short (2-4 min) video of you speaking about your big idea (e.g. YouTube or Vimeo link) *

What is your favorite TED Talk and why (Limit to 500 characters. Approx. 100 words)

Have you already presented at TED or TEDx? (We give strong preference to ideas not already shared on the TED or TEDx stage) *

Yes

Subject area, idea worth sharing, or why you think this would be a great addition to TEDxAlisoViejo. Please keep in mind, TEDx Talks are about powerful ideas that need to be shared to grow, to shift perceptions and to create wonder. The idea must be the #1 takeaway, the idea or experience is the star, not the person standing on stage. * (Limit to 500 characters. Approx. 100 words) *

If you are proposing a performance on stage, will you be able to explain why the performance will fit TEDxAlmansorPark audience? (Limit to 500 characters. Approx. 100 words)

What qualifies you to speak about this subject? We want to know your credentials and direct experiences around the subject you would like to share on the stage. (Limit to 1000 characters. Approx. 200 words) *

Are you ready to go through as many rehearsals as needed?

Yes

I understand that TEDx speakers are not paid for their talks and the talks must strictly adhere to the TEDx guidelines. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email. *

I understand

General comments - anything else we should know? (Limit to 250 characters. Approx. 50 words)

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