Program TEDActive
In 2010, a spectacular group of people will converge on Palm Springs, California to experience a live simulcast of TED in an intimate, immersive setting. TEDActive, formerly TED@PalmSprings, blends the allure of the future with the mystique of a desert oasis, complete with live music acts, bonus exclusive speakers, and experiences and connections with makers and doers you'll never forget.
The TEDActive experience
The swanky, mountain-framed and pool-dappled Rivera Resort in Palm Springs will provide the backdrop for four days of gripping talks and engrossing TEDActive workshops. We will explore how the next-gen in tech, entertainment, design can be brought to bear on "What the World Needs Now." In this luxurious, brainpower-fueled environment, you'll enjoy the live-hosted TED2010 program on crisp Sony monitors, you'll connect with other curious and passionate souls in pre-conference outdoor adventures and campfire-hued meet-and-greets, and if you so desire, you may even step up into the program spotlight during TED YOU.
As a bonus, TEDActive attendees also receive the famous TED Gift Bag, DVDs of the complete conference proceedings including all the main stage and TED U stage content, graduated online social networking status so you can connect with all the conference participants in both the Palm Springs and Long Beach locations, and a subscription to the legendary TED Book Club so you can marinate in the world of ideas in the months leading up to the conference. As a special perk, those who register by September 30 will receive a TED care package with complimentary treats from TED's partners, crisp postcards featuring TED's most memorable stage moments, a TED viewing diary, a DVD of some of the best TEDTalks ever and more.
A pass to TEDActive costs $3,750. Register for TEDActive 2010 now >>
TEDActive attendees
TEDActive is designed for the curious, creative, passionate -- for those who want to go beyond just watching TEDTalks to sharing experiences and participating in projects that might impact the world beyond. TEDActive provides a platform for energetic people to self-organize groups, to connect with each other and to start rewarding conversations around common interests. It's a model that, in 2008 and 2009, generated powerful friendships and important collaborations that are still continuing today.
At TEDActive, you'll also meet people who have made heroic efforts to foster TED's mission of spreading "ideas big enough to change the world." Included in the mix will be 30 of TEDTalks' most prolific volunteer translators, 40 independent TEDx event organizers, 10 top TED.com community commenters and 30 rockstar TED Prize wish contributors who have been granted discounted passes for their outstanding contributions.
In true TED fashion, TEDActive's sensational social program will include themed events and after-hours performances. You won't want to miss the daily breakfasts, lunches and (secret!) Palm Springs-only events inspired by the Rat Pack-era vibe of the Riviera.
Hotel and travel
TED has reserved a block of hotel rooms in Palm Springs. These rooms are likely to sell out quickly. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment.
Registration
Riviera Resort & Spa
1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
What attendees say
Still tingling, tweeting, blogging and think-tanking from TED 2009 (Palm Springs). It will take days if not weeks to let all the generosity of spirit and powerful insights shared by presenters to fully embed themselves in my brain! -- M.A. Greenstein, entrepreneur
… as much as Long Beach must be exciting, I am in love with what goes on in Palm Springs, that’s where I’d like to be! I feel really close to the group and to the environment that you and the team help create. Only some 360 days to go! -- Eduardo Frias, VP of IT at Johnson & Johnson
... that week in Palm Springs w/ TED was a highlight in my long & storied life. -- John Doe, musician