Our Story
TEDxWilmington is a licensee of TED, a nonprofit organization and global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. TED believes passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. TED.com is building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world’s most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long.
Over the years, TEDxWilmington has grown from one annual event to many distinct events, including the Annual TEDxWilmington Conference, TEDxWilmingtonWomen, TEDxWilmingtonYouth, and TEDxWilmingtonED. We invite creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers and doers to share at our conference events what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world and Delaware.
TEDxWilmington is proudly administered by the Igniting Delaware Edutainment Association (I.D.E.A.), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating entertainment with education to enhance community engagement and educational experiences across Delaware. By hosting TEDxWilmington, I.D.E.A. aligns with its mission to foster innovative learning and community development through edutainment. This partnership allows TEDxWilmington to leverage I.D.E.A.’s extensive network and expertise in organizing events that not only entertain but also educate, thereby enriching the community’s intellectual landscape. I.D.E.A.’s management of TEDxWilmington ensures that all events are crafted with a focus on sparking deep discussions and showcasing ideas worth spreading that resonate with the local and global community. This collaboration highlights I.D.E.A.’s commitment to bringing transformative educational experiences to Delaware, making each TEDxWilmington event a cornerstone of community and intellectual growth.
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Our History
What is TED?
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Originally a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged in 1984, today TED covers almost all topics – from science to business to global issues – in more than 100 languages. Owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation, TED’s agenda is to make great ideas accessible and to spark conversation.
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark a deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = and independently organized TED event.
TEDx has been organized in 170 countries around the world and has hosted more than 15,000 events since its inception in 2009. Over 100,000 talks have been recorded and uploaded to YouTube. The TEDx Talks YouTube Channel has more than 30 million subscribers and over 1 billion views.
That’s a lot of Ideas Worth Spreading!
What is TED?
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. 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. TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. TED’s agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark a deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = and independently organized TED event.
TEDx has been organized in 170 countries around the world and hosted more than 15,000 events since its inception in 2009. Over 100,000 talks have been recorded and uploaded to YouTube. The TEDx Talks YouTube Channel has over 30 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views.
That’s a lot of Ideas Worth Spreading!
Our Incredible Team
TEDxWilmington is planned and produced entirely by a Tribe of volunteers.
Dr. Dan Young
Organizer
Jamie Kleman
CO-ORGANIZER
At a very young age, Jamie Kleman fell in love with small books that conveyed big messages. She’s turned that love into a passion for writing stories and poetry for children. Jamie lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two children, and rescue pups. Her family is a constant source of love and support, and the inspiration they provide can be found on every page she writes. Jamie is the author of several books for children, including It’s Not Mean to be Green. She is the executive producer and playwright for It’s Not Mean to be Green the Musical, which toured for two years following its debut. Kleman has spent extensive time with schools and youth organizations and consistently delivers messages through her work that inspire creativity, kindness, and inspiration.
Natalie Murray
MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS
Natalie Murray is a brand strategist and graphic designer with extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes—from global corporations to emerging startups. She is the founder of Acknowledge Designs and The Edge Brands, where she helps clients elevate their brands through bold, strategic design. Through Acknowledge Designs, Natalie works with investment banking professionals to craft bespoke deal tombstones, ensuring high-quality, custom designs that celebrate major financial transactions with distinction. At The Edge Brands, she partners with small business owners to simplify their marketing, refine their brand messaging, and develop powerful visual identities that resonate with their ideal audience.