This is the inaugural year of TEDxPortland. TEDx is a program of local, independently organized events that bring people together in the TED spirit of "ideas worth spreading." Our event will include live speakers and performers to spark deep discussion and connection. Please join us on April 30 for what we hope will be the first of many exciting and inspiring TEDxPortland events to come.

Please RSVP here: http://on.fb.me/e5Xvpu

Enjoy us for a day filled with inspiration and ideas worth spreading!

14 live talks, 4 TED.com talks, 3 performances, happy hour, and post-event party at Keller Park. Don't miss out!

Bridges.

PDX. Stumptown. Rose City.

Portland has many nicknames, but perhaps the most enduring is Bridgetown — a nod to our iconic bridges and the culture of acceptance that fuels our creativity. Portland’s famed bridges represent our progress and expose our challenges. From a past tarnished with racial inequality to a present that seeks to transcend that story. Year 8 is dedicated to building the future of Portland as an equitable, hopeful, and prosperous city for all. We will explore the duality with each speaker and their idea.