A new decade. A new U.S. president. A global financial crisis. Some are predicting the worst of times. But we think it’s a time to regroup, re-evaluate and then to dream. Dream big. Because the world of ideas has never mattered more. Behind the headlines, innovation and invention are alive and flourishing. And it’s here that the key to a better future will be found. At TED2010 we will be hotfoot in pursuit of that future. We’re assembling an incredible lineup of speakers whose ideas and ingenuity will thrill, enlighten and inspire. It’s What the World Needs Now…..

The TED2010 experience will include:

• A fast-paced, highly curated 4-day stage program featuring TED’s famous 18-minute talks, plus music, comedy, dance, short talks, video interludes and other surprises
• TED University: The hugely popular, pre-conference sessions where attendees share their areas of expertise, from “How to negotiate a term sheet” to “How to break a board with your bare hands.”
• Immersive evening events (including the TEDPrize Gala) designed to extend the conference experience and facilitate conversation
• Art exhibits, tech demos, test drives, and other immersive on-site experiences
• Caffeine-fueled conversation breaks, where attendees and speakers develop ideas between sessions
• Our unique simulcast room, where you can watch the entire conference in an informal setting—on couches, beds, beanbag chairs; while blogging, tweeting, eating ...
• The famous TED gift bag, free to all attendees and filled with complimentary goodies
• Online tools for connecting with other attendees, before and after the conference
• TED Book Club mailings, five times each year

http://conferences.ted.com/TED2010/