TED is embarking on a worldwide search for new talent. From April – June 2012, the organisers of the global event will be holding public auditions in 3 African cities – Nairobi, Tunis and Johannesburg – to discover emerging or overlooked talents or the hidden geniuses in almost every sphere of influence.
Through presentations covering creativity, invention, business, science and other global issues, TED2013 looks to get half of its lineup of speakers from the auditions.
TED has indicated that it is looking for different category of influencers which you can check here. The three African cities will join 13 other cities, on six continents which will be in hosting TED2013 Worldwide Auditions whose theme will be “The Young, The Wise, The Undiscovered”.
Applications are only accessible online. Applicants are encouraged to include a one minute video of themselves, and 30 of the best applicants will be invited to each audition.
| Location | Applications Open | Applications Close | Event Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 24 February | 15 March | 3 May |
| Nairobi, Kenya | 26 February | 17 March | 5 May |
| Tunis, Tunisia | 29 February | 20 March | 8 May |
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