TED Conferences
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States10001+ Employees
Based in New York City, TED Conferences is a nonprofit organization that identifies and elevates ideas with the potential to influence how people think and act. Its work spans disciplines and regions, drawing on contributors worldwide who seek a deeper understanding of the world and a desire to make a difference. TED's spotlight and its engaged, open-minded audience help ideas achieve real impact, from shifting individual perspectives to sparking changes within communities or on a global scale. Recent developments include a 2026 partnership with Khan Academy to launch the Khan TED Institute, a higher-education collaboration designed for an AI-driven era. These collaborations illustrate TED's ongoing role as a global platform for presenting ideas that reach diverse audiences.