Sponsorship proposition

Ideas Worth Spreading

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TEDxBasel and TEDxYouth@Basel

….is helping introduce some of the most fascinating thinkers and doers to a world stage.

TED is a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDx is a locally organized not for
profit event that focuses on individuals and innovation in our community.

The individuals involved with TEDxBasel have a passion for Building Bridges Breaking
Boundaries in Basel. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the
world.
A Little History about TED

TED began in 1984 as a gathering place for innovators and leaders in the fields of Technology,
Entertainment, Education and Design. 27 years later, TED has become a nexus for a global
community of individuals who believe in the power of Ideas Worth Spreading.

TED.com currently has a library of over 900 amazing talks of such high quality that the site has
become the platinum standard for innovation in digital storytelling. TEDtalks have been viewed over
400 Million times on youtube and TEDTalks and translated in over 81 languages in the TED Open
Translation Project
TEDx is part of a revolution in global
education made possible by local organizers
wanting to engage their communities.
Every week, in multiple cities, people are coming together to
pursue ideas worth spreading.

230 TEDx Events have happened in 2009

984 TEDx Events have happened in 2010
42 Languages
96 Countries

It’s all about the passion for ideas…...

TEDx is part of a revolution in global
education made possible by local organizers
wanting to engage their communities.
What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx - local,
self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion
and connection in a small group.

These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized
TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but
individual TEDx events are self-organized.
What is TEDxBasel?
Building Bridges Breaking Boundaries
between generations, business and arts, science and the senses
 What to Expect
 2 generation - 2 events - interconnected by ideas

• 100 participants per event

• youthful thinkers and experienced thinkers

• willing the share ideas and brain spark

• in a creative stimulating environment

Opportunities for sponsors
• Engage in authentic dialogue with your community

• Engage with thought leaders of the community

• Engage with speakers and experts in a specific area

• Support action around meaningful topic

• Receive different point of views

• Support meaningful pre- and post conference activities

 Building the TEDxBasel Community
• www.tedxbasel.com

• www.tedxyouthbasel.com

• Bias-free programming:
no commercial, religious or political agenda

• presence on all major social media channels

• livestream of event (60 TEDxYouthDay events were

interconnected using livestream in 2010 on United Nations
Children’s day)
Why Sponsor?
Because….

…you believe in bringing together corporations and individuals who want to be change
agents surrounding remarkable thinking and ideas.

…you want to leverage ideas, technologies, design, and education to help create a
better future.

…it is important to invest in your local community to support innovation and the power
of “ideas”.
Ways to participate…
Ways to sponsor ideas worth sharing in Basel…

TEDxBasel & TEDxYouth@Basel Platinum Founding Partner

TEDxBasel & TEDxYouth@Basel Gold sponsor

TEDxBasel & TEDxYouth@Basel Silver sponsor

Ways to give…
In addition to cash sponsorships, there are numerous ways you can
participate through in-kind donations.
Printing | Catering | Venue | Speaker Travel | Speaker Hotels | Wine &
Spirits | Web Hosting | Filming | Goody Bag Items | Transportation
Platinum Foundation sponsorship
Benefits
 one off opportunity to become foundation partner status
 logo placement large
 communications in Website, Press releases, Invitations
 priority invitation to TEDxBasel events (4 events per year)
 contribution = 7500 CHF (1 July 2011 - July 2012)
 1 year commitment with first right of refusal for subsequent year
 negotiable industry exclusivity with an additional pledge
Gold sponsorship
Benefits
 logo placement medium
 communication on Website, Press releases, Invitations
 priority invitation to TEDxBasel events (4 events per year)
 contribution = 4000 CHF (1 July 2011 - July 2012)
 1 year commitment with first right of refusal for subsequent year
Silver sponsorship
Benefits
 logo placement small
 communication mentions on Website, Press releases, Invitations
 invitation to TEDxBasel events (4 events per year)
 contribution = 2000 CHF (1 July 2011 - July 2012)
 1 year commitment with first right of refusal for subsequent year
 We invite you
to
Participate
Engage
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Ideas Worth Spreading
Which sponsors have already committed?

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Sponsorship Recognition
The partnership will include premier recognition leading up to and
during the conference. We will work with the sponsor to create
unique brand activation based on your interest.

 Attendance of TEDxBasel Live events

 Stage Slides Mention
 Sponsor Mention
 Program Guide Mention
 Logo Placement on Website
 Press Releases
We look forward to further discussing the above mentioned
opportunities.

Thank you!

Contact:
Ruud Janssen
Founder & Curator TEDxBasel and TEDxYouth@Basel
ruud.janssen@tedxbasel.com
Tel +41 79 291 0623