About TEDxSouthern Miss
TEDxSouthern Miss
TEDxSouthern Miss is an independently organized, one-day event aiming to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and industry leaders to share bold ideas and personal stories that inspire innovation, spark dialogue, and drive positive change — particularly in the areas of leadership, sustainability, and the coastal blue economy.
About the Organizer
TEDxSouthern Miss is organized by the School of Leadership at The University of Southern Mississippi. Housed within the College of Business and Economic Development, the School of Leadership is committed to preparing students to become innovative, collaborative, and ethically grounded leaders equipped to meet the demands of a dynamic global workforce.
Our multidisciplinary programs, ranging from undergraduate degrees in applied technology, organizational leadership, and industrial engineering technology to graduate degrees in human capital development and logistics, are designed to develop competencies essential for success in today’s interconnected world. Through experiential learning, applied research, and strong partnerships with industry and community organizations, we empower students to lead with purpose and adaptability.
With a mission to develop and advance organizational leaders at local, national, and international levels, the School of Leadership is honored to host TEDxSouthern Miss and help spark transformative ideas across disciplines and communities.
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About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
About TED
TED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, but today it spans a multitude of worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. In addition to the TED Talks curated from our annual conferences and published on TED.com, we produce , , and TV programs that are translated into more than 100 languages and distributed via partnerships around the world. Each year, thousands of independently run bring people together to share ideas and bridge divides in communities on every continent. Through the , TED has helped catalyze more than $3 billion in funding for projects that seek to make the world more beautiful, sustainable and just. In 2020, TED launched , an initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis and mobilize a movement for a net-zero future, and in 2023 TED launched to spark a new kind of conversation focused on realistic pathways towards a more vibrant and equitable future. View a full list of .
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