Local, regional and national speakers will address the theme of language. They include Missoula Mayor John Engen, Salish and Pend d'Oreille Language School Executive Director April Charlo, Climate Communication Director Susan Joy Hassol, Journalist Clay Scott, Poet Sheryl Noethe, Missoula Symphony Conductor Darko Butorac and Raptors of the Rockies Director Kate Davis.

Raptors of the Rockies Director Kate Davis.

Tickets are $40.00 for general admission and $20.00 for students. Food and light refreshments will be provided. The event will not be available as a live webcast and tickets are limited.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

Our event is called TEDxUMontana, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxUMontana event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

To purchase tickets, please go to www.umt.edu/tedx. For more information please call 406-243-2858.