FAQs (for speakers)

Do I need to memorise my script?

We recommend that you do, as TEDx talk are all about stories and engagement. When you have cue cards, this flow and connection can be broken. However, if need be, you may use cue cards. Last year we had one person do this and it worked fine.

How long should my talk be?

Around 10-15 minutes for each talk. 15 minutes is a set maximum.

Can my talk be about absolutely anything?

Yes - as long as your talk is about something that interests you, the choices of topic are limitless. You can honestly speak about anything at all! We would love to have as wide and diverse a range of talks as possible.

How many people will I be presenting to?

Last year, the event sold out very quickly. This year, as both JAGS and DC are involved, we expect interest to be high once again - this would mean presenting to an audience of around 150 people.

Can I use slides?

Yes. We recommend using slides and visuals for your audience to look at during your talk. However, you are also not required to. If you do have slides, remember to keep text to a minimum. We will meet to discuss your talk and slides multiple times.

Do I need experience?

You do not need any public speaking experience. We will run a lunch time class led by one of the governers on some speaking skills. Remember that knowing your script well allows you to talk much more confidently and freely.

TEDx is about engagement and stories - the talks are not lectures, but more about people sharing their interests and passions to an audience!

Is it a competition?

No, not at all. There will be no winner. It is a symposium of intriguing talks, nothing more.

What is your policy on AI use?

We understand how genuinely useful AI can be. Therefore, AI may be used for research and planning. According to the TEDx Guidelines, we will fact check your talk; make sure it is all correct - we may ask you for your sources if we cannot independantly verify your points.

We highly reccomend not writing any of your actual script with AI. While using AI to plan and generate feedback on scripts is useful, scripts written by AI will:

• Not sound engaging or genuine

• Not match your slides

• Miss out details and important facts

If you are presenting on something you are genuinely passionate about, you will not need to use AI!

If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to email us:

• tedxdulwich@gmail.com

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