TEDXUSTREETSALON

Leadership, Integrity, Responsible

ABOUT TEDXUSTREETSALON

Our Background

TEDxUStreetSalon is a local, independently organized event held in Washington DC. The Future of Men of Color series is an event that recreates the unique experience found at TED in an intimate setting where leading thinkers and doers share their passion, experience, and knowledge. At its core, the fundamental goal of TED and TEDxUStreetSalon is to foster and spread
great ideas. We provide a platform where the smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries, and
most fascinating teachers will be inspired and can inspire others.

The TEDxUStreet is an expanded brand that began as the TEDxUStreetWomen conference, which is the annual signature all-day event of the TEDxUStreet brand. Though the conference is open and attended by men, what was missing was the opportunity to capture the male experience within the conversations. The TedxUStreetSalon events provides the chance to extend the brand value and conversation via several more impactful, intimate, and shorter events that work independently but coordinated with topics explored in the TEDxUStreetWomen conference.

A critical element of salon is lively discussions, allowing attendees to actively participate in the event. The salons bring attendees together in a space that allows for more discussion, interaction, and a chance for both participants and speakers to exchange ideas and knowledge with each other.

--- Kim Webster, MBA, TEDxUStreetSalon Curator