Monique Ruff-Bell (TED) #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage With Ruud Janssen

Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueruffbell/ ) and Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/) discuss the evolution of the TED organization (https://www.ted.com ) , its mission, and the need for agility in adapting to changing information consumption patterns. They explore the creation of unique and unforgettable experiences at TED events, catering to different age groups and fostering a sense of community. They also talk about embracing change, learning from innovation, and their experiences from the TED Conference as a playground for the curious. Links mentioned in the conversation: 40 years of TED and what’s next Video - Ideas Change Everything — and What’s Next for TED | Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell - https://youtu.be/_uUskajC1Ps?si=w_hWmktdS18TkAzr • Monique encourages everyone to check our Reshma Saujani https://www.ted.com/talks/reshma_saujani_teach_girls_bravery_not_perfection Link to TEDNEXT - 22-24 October Atlanta - https://conferences.ted.com/tednext2024 • Ruud and Monique will meet again in a year to reflect on the changes and progress made since the current discussion. Expanding TED's Events and Shaping Change Monique and Ruud discussed the importance of proactively shaping change, with Monique emphasizing her role in expanding Ted's events portfolio to make it more accessible to a wider audience. They also touched on the upcoming TEDNEXT event, which aims to provide resources and opportunities for personal and professional development. Ruud shared his appreciation for Monique's work at TED sparking curiosity about the directional changes that led her to her current position.