Welcome to TEDx Madison 2014! Below is all of the important information you'll need to make the most of your TEDx experience this Saturday.
NOTE: Please plan to stay for the full day -- one of the major focuses of a TED or TEDx conference is the interaction, connections and conversations among attendees and speakers. Trust us, it'll be more than worth "giving up" a Saturday!
Getting There ---------------------------------------------------------
- Bartell Theatre (113 East Mifflin Street, Madison)
- There is limited parking near the Bartell Theatre
- Best bet is to bike or take the bus
- Get bus directions via Google Maps (simply enter your starting address)
Attire ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dress however you'd like. Fancy, casual, in-between -- whatever makes you comfortable and expresses your style is alright with us. It may be good to bring a jacket in case you get a little chill in the theatre.
Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------------
8:00-9:00 -- Arrival, coffee and breakfast
- Dave Cieslewicz
- Becky Splitt
- Jordan Ellenberg
10:00-10:45 -- Break
- TED Talk Video
- Rachel Krinsky
- Heather Kirkorian
- Ben Sidran
12:00-1:15 -- Lunch
- TED Talk Video
- Elizabeth Katt-Reinders
- David Maraniss
- Willie Ney
2:30 onward -- After-party at 100state
Included -------------------------------------------------------------------
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Beer at the after-party
- Special limited-edition TEDx Madison gear
- Related books, chosen by the speakers, will be available for purchase over the lunch hour from a Room of One's Own Bookstore
- Inspiration galore
Bring -------------------------------------------------------------------------
- A sweater, coat, or jacket (it can get a little chilly in the theatre)
- Reusable coffee mug
- Reusable water bottle
- Pen & paper and/or devices for recording notes and ideas
- Optional: A blanket to spread on the Capitol Lawn for lunch (though it looks like rain)
- An open mind
- Enthusiasm and energy
Let us know if you have any questions -- see you Saturday!
Adam, Andrew, Candace, Flora, & Josh
--
TEDx Madison Committee
