Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

We cultivate a platform for the people, ideas, and innovation of Greater Des Moines to be heard and shared across our country and the world.

Our Vision

TEDxDesMoines is recognized as a premier event that showcases ideas worth spreading and is a vital community asset for Greater Des Moines. 

Our Values

• Our non-negotiable core value: TEDxDesMoines is about our community and not anyone's self-promotion.
• We believe that our community has something to say and needs to be heard.
• We amplify the unheard voices of our broader community.
• Sound governance.
• Collaborating among metro organizations.
• The quality of our quality talks and videos ensures that they spread across the TED platform.
• Creating an inclusive experience reflective of our diverse audiences and communities.
• TEDxDesmoines creates a desire to take action for positive change.