The fact that Marriott Hotels and TED are natural partners cannot be overstated. Over the past year, Marriott Hotels and TED sparked creative ideas and meaningful conversations worldwide with the Marriott TED Salon. The partnership has thrived and opened new avenues not only for the participants and speakers but for the audiences as well since the inception, two years back in September 2016.
Continuing with the initiative, this year the Marriott TED Salon event will be hosted at India’s Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, at the Marriott Hotel Whitefield on September 2018. The event will highlight the growth of ‘Women in Innovation’ with talks by leading women’s health advocate Zubaida Bai, Sri Lankan marine biologist Asha de Vos, and Vietnam-based agriculture entrepreneur Trang Tran. The speakers, all pioneers in their respective fields, showcase the growing importance and influence of women in the innovations we see today.
The Marriott – TED Partnership
Marriott Hotels is guided by the belief that travel expands the mind and triggers innovative and creative ways of thinking. TED Content does not only entertain but engages and educates audiences on topics relevant to the Marriott guests and sparks creativity in the minds of travellers and inspires new perspectives.
From the TED perspective, Marriott has created a unique space which is perfect for harnessing a global community of TED Fellows who are both action-oriented and creative. Fellows who are artists, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, doctors, and more, are making use of the space created by Marriott that enables a healthy exchange of ideas.
About Marriott Hotels
With 500+ hotels in more than 50 countries of the globe, Marriott Hotels has innovated in the travel industry with evolution in every aspect of a guest’s stay. This has enabled the new generation to travel brilliantly and create memorable experiences as well. Leading innovations by Marriott Hotels include the Greatroom Lobby & Mobile Guest Services which help in elevating the stay experience by harnessing the power of design & technology in style.
About TED
TED is a Non-Profit Organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks which are approximately 18 minutes or shorter in length and are delivered by leading thinkers and doers of today. These talks, delivered at venues all over the globe, are made available free on TED.com. The list of TED speakers includes Mumbai’s Dabbawallas, Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson, Shah Rukh Khan, Monica Lewinsky among many others.
