TEDGlobal 2017

Ten years on, TEDGlobal returns to Africa. Since our 2007 conference in Arusha, Tanzania, the continent has experienced spectacular economic, demographic and creative growth, and has made exciting progress toward its rightful place in the world. Yet many African nations are beset by challenges. And the stakes have never been higher. As populations continue to surge, both opportunity and danger are rising.

At TEDGlobal 2017, we’ll bring together an incredible group of speakers who can collectively help shape how this plays out. Dreamers and doers. Technologists and entrepreneurs. Business leaders and creatives. The event ten years ago felt like history in the making. The ideas and connections forged then have had untold impact. We want to reignite those sparks and invite anyone passionate about the future of Africa, and the future of the world to come and be part of something special. TEDGlobal2017: “Builders. Truth-Tellers. Catalysts.”

Your conference experience

Here’s what you can expect at TEDGlobal:

– A four-day stage program: Eight sessions of TED’s famous 18-minute talks
– Entertainment: Musical performances featuring local artists and other surprises
– Simulcast lounge: Watch, tweet, blog … and connect around powerful ideas
– Dinners, parties and tours: In and around Arusha and the nearby National Parks
– TED gift bag: Hand-picked by TED and our partners
– TEDConnect: Our award-winning app for meeting other attendees

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