BECOME A TEDxKINGSTON SPEAKER

Applications to speak are currently closed!

Before you apply, here are some pointers.

Title of your proposed TEDx Talk

The title needs to sum up your subject matter and grab attention. Think about when a TEDx talk is on Youtube, what title would make you want to watch the whole talk?

Brief Overview

We say ‘brief overview’ because TEDx talks are only 18 minutes maximum, which is not a particularly long time. Talks need to have focus, a point of view and deliver a take-away that leaves your audience with something to ponder. Try and say too much and you could end up saying nothing.

What makes you uniquely placed to deliver this talk?

The question of ‘what makes you uniquely placed to deliver this talk?’ is very important, the authenticity of your talk hinges on you being the best or only person to deliver this talk.

There is no magic formula. Get a friend to read your application and give their opinion before you send it. If it seems too obvious or too similar to a lot of other TEDx talks, this will probably be the feedback from our committee. If it’s a unique, authentic and personal story, it will most likely stand out. Give it your best shot and give it some personality.

Link to video

Please use YouTube or Vimeo.

Ideally a 1 minute to camera introduction to you and your talk topic. It doesn’t have to be the highest quality, a quick phone video is fine. A video of another speaking engagement would also be great but is not necessary if you’re new to public speaking. If the video is password protected, please enter this below the video link.

Link to website / social media

Link to a website and social media channel that might tell us more about who you are.

Good luck!