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Speaker Application

  • Specify your personal pronouns
  • TEDxWinnipeg only accepts applicants from Winnipeg and surrounding areas to focus on local ideas and people. Verify you currently live in Winnipeg or the surrounding area.
  • In one or two sentences, what is your idea worth spreading?
  • Estimate the length of your talk in minutes
  • Describe the goal of your talk. What do you want people to do differently after hearing your talk? What actions would you like them to undertake? (512 chars MAX!)
  • Tell us a little bit about yourself. Who are you? What makes you appropriate to discuss this topic? Include links to any relevant pages you’d like us to watch.
  • Provide URL(s) of videos demonstrating your speaking experience. We’d really like to see you in action, only if you have a video. If you really want to, feel free to create a new video if you don’t already have one.
  • Please pick the most appropriate description for your talk. Which one item best matches your talk?
  • Which options best describe your presentation style? Check all that apply
  • If you were to propose a working title for your talk, what would it be? (This is not final, just be descriptive)
  • How good are you at receiving feedback? (512 chars MAX)
  • How much time can you devote to working on your talk? Good TEDx talks typically require considerable effort to refine them before delivery and we want to ensure you have enough free time to do so. How much time can you CONSISTENTLY spend developing your talk?
  • How much coaching do you feel you could use on speaking?
  • Briefly describe your leadership capabilities. How good are you at leading people? (512 chars MAX)
  • We strongly advise speakers to participate in as many development events as possible. Which of the following can you attend? You will need to attend the auditions (Jan 5 mandatory), kick off (Jan 10 mandatory ), at least 2 rehearsals, and the tech rehearsal (May 27). Please review your schedule and let us know to the best of your ability which of these are able to attend. Important: Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
  • If you’re not able to attend the required meetings and rehearsals above, please explain why.
  • Being a part of the TEDx event will sometimes require you to work as a team. Briefly list 3 qualities about you that would help you work well in a team. (Max 512 characters)
  • What special requirements or accommodations do you require during preparation or on the day of TEDxWinnipeg? (256 chars max)
  • Which of your social media handles would you like us to check out? (512 characters max)
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