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On The Brink: TEDxTemecula2017 Explores Innovativeand Provocative Ideas
Sixth annualevent to investigate what current knowledge, experience the community is“On The Brink” ofdiscovering.
TEMECULA, May 20, 2017 – TEDxTemecula, a local independent event operated under a license from TED since 2012, announced this year’s annual conference to be held at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater,on September 30, 2017. The theme for this year’s live event is “On The Brink.”
“The Valley is poised for the next phase of evolution,”notes Jim McLaughin, Chief Architect of TEDxTemecula.“The theme, On the Brink, provides a provocative framework to explore new ideas percolating in every corner of our community, and from beyond.”
When have you been on the brink of something wonderful?Of something disastrous?What are we on the brink of in our local community, the nation, on the planet? These are just some questions TEDxTemeculaplans to explore during its sixth annual production.
The TEDxTemecula mission is to bring together the valley’s brightest thinkers, performers and visionaries to explore what’s possible in the community and beyond.The annual event is a four-hour live presentation showcasing artists, musicians, innovators, and thought leaders. The talks are filmed and posted to the TEDx channel for the world to see.
Last year, eight local speakers presented short but thought-provoking talks to a full house at the theatre in Temecula’s Old Town.
“Each year, we aim to create an unforgettable event where the audience can experience, discover, explore, and celebrate the exciting innovation happening in our backyard,” said McLaughlin.
To view what the valley’s community leaders and members thinkwe are On the Brink of, watch Facebook live posts at
To learn more about the TEDxTemecula event, participate, and see past talks, visit
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About TEDxTemecula
Since 2012, TEDxTemecula has brought dynamic speakers and performersto an engaged audience. With fresh ideas on technology, entertainment, design, health, education, the arts and more —TEDxTemecula speakers inspire, delight, and teach us about our past, present, and future.TEDx events are independent events operated under a license from TED. Local businessman and community advocate Jim McLaughlin is the licensee for TEDxTemecula and leads ateam of volunteersto produce the conference each year.All TEDxTemecula talks are videotaped and posted onYouTubefor the world to view. The best talks could get elevated toTED.com.
For further information on TEDxTemecula, visit For press inquiries, contact or call 951-225-2179.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
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, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or fewer) delivered by today's leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED's annual conference inVancouver, British Columbia, and made available, free, onTED.com. TED speakers have includedBill Gates,Jane Goodall,Elizabeth Gilbert, SirRichard Branson,Monica Lewinsky,Philippe Starck, NgoziOkonjo-Iweala,Sal KhanandDaniel Kahneman.
TED's open and free initiatives for spreading ideas includeTED.com, where newTED Talk videosare posted daily;theOpen Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; the educational initiativeTED-Ed; the annualmillion-dollarTED Prize, which funds exceptional individuals with a "wish," or idea, to create change in the world;TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; and theTED Fellowsprogram, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
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