TEDxJacksonville will be the first TEDx conference ever to be live streamed globally on YouTube — at YouTube.com/TEDxTalks — On October 24th, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In celebration of this momentous occasion, we’ve put together a one-stop shop for all of your watch party needs! We have a total of four sessions throughout the day. View one session or stick around for all four – whatever your schedule allows. The full speaker line-up is listed below for you Below we’ve list five steps to follow to ensure you rock your TEDxJacksonville livestream party. We’ve also included a digital link to our TEDxJacksonville Program  for you and your guests, and made it easy for you to design your space with these easy handy cut-out signs How To host a Livestream Party (in 5 easy steps). And don’t forget! While you watch, you can join our global conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #TEDxJAX!

FIND AN AWESOME VENUE

Whether you watch from your house, a classroom, or a coffee shop, pick somewhere that inspires the mind.

Helpful hint: We know from experience that a little comfortable seating is quite the crowd pleaser.

 

GET TECHY WITH IT

Prepare every device you need to make a livestream go smoothly. You’ll probably need an HDMI or VGA cord to plug your computer into your TV for a full screen experience. If mobile is more your thing, charge your phone so you don’t miss outon the inspiring quotes of the day. Be sure to post quotes, pics, and other thoughts to social media.

Don’t forget the hashtags. #TEDx #TEDxJAX

PICK A SESSION

Pick one of the four sessions, watch a couple, or stay connected for a full day of ideas worth spreading. Use the breaks for engaging chit chat, intelligent discourse, and the occasional agreement to disagree.

GET FOOD & DRINK

Don’t disappoint your guests with prepackaged, processed food. Go pick up supplies at the nearest coffee shop, craft brewery, or artisanal cheese shop.

A little tapas goes a long way.

INVITE AN AUDIENCE

You’ll be bursting with inspiration today plus there’s all that food and drink you just bought. What good are opinions and snacks if you don’t have someone to share them with? Invite a diverse group of people with differing beliefs. Perhaps your close-minded cousin, your day-dreaming boss, or your favorite hipster barista?

Before they leave, encourage everyone to use the ideas they’ve heard by taking action in the community.

Do note that we have a few offline breaks during the day: between 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. for lunch, and again after each session. This will give you a chance to grab a quick bite, or to talk with other attendees about what you just heard by  joining the online conversation on Twitter. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #TEDxJAX!. Thank you for being a TEDxJacksonville Intellectual Explorer!