Call For Application: TED2013 Worldwide Auditions in Africa

Cyrus

14 years ago

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.

Applications dates

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

Applicants can apply to a city nearest to them if they are from a different country. TED may contribute to costs of attending the audition if you are exceptionally impressing but don’t have the funds to attend the audition. The auditions will be in the form of 3-6 minute talk or performance in English only.

Check this link for more http://conferences.ted.com/TED2013/program/