TED Conferences is a nonprofit media and education organization best known for its TED Talks, conferences, and digital content focused on ideas worth spreading. Founded in 1984, TED brings together experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and other thought leaders to share ideas across technology, entertainment, design, science, business, culture, and global issues. TED distributes its talks through its website, YouTube, podcasts, and other platforms, reaching a global audience. The organization also operates TEDx, an independently organized event program that enables communities around the world to host TED-style events.