In this episode, Jay and Keita Demming, organizer of TEDxPortofSpain in Trinidad and Tobago, talk about curation strategy. Tune in to hear how the team amplifies ideas that challenge the status quo, spark debate, and lead to constructive conversations within the TEDx community and beyond.









A description of the TEDxPortofSpain curation team

 The importance of speakers and ideas that challenge common perceptions

Strategies for curating talks that are about political and taboo topics

Tips on how to bring nuance to challenging conversations and focus on productive outcomes

The matrix TEDxPortofSpain uses to prompt positive and forward-thinking conversations

Thoughts on how to make your TEDx event welcoming for those who might be apprehensive

Examples of talks from TEDxPortofSpain that are controversial yet powerful

Transition to virtual — Kelly Stoetzel, Head of Conferences, TED

This is Solving for X, our podcast for the TEDx Community! Listen to a new episode every other week, as TEDx organizers and TED staff members share candid stories, wisdom, and tips about everything that goes into producing TEDx events.