TEDx
In 2009 TED started granting licenses to third parties to organize independent TED-like events internationally. At these TEDx events are prohibited from making profit, although sometimes a fee ($100 max.) can be charged to cover running costs. The licences are free but franchisees are vetted by TED and events are subject to conditions. Speakers are not paid and they must agree to give TED the right to edit and distribute their presentation under a Creative Commons licence. As of 2012, more than 16,000 talks have been given at more than 4,254 TEDx events in 1,200 cities in 133 countries. In June 2012, five TEDx events on average were being organized in 133 countries, every day.
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