TEDxBrownU is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TEDx’s overall mission to discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to the local communities through the annual TEDx conferences. These events seek to uncover new ideas, amplify stories, and share the latest innovations in exciting fields that spark conversations in diverse populations. TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED.