TED is an annual conference that brings together leading thinkers and doers to share ideas through short talks. It began in 1984 and covers topics related to technology, entertainment and design. Popular past speakers include Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and Bono. TEDx events are locally organized independent events that have a similar format to share ideas. TEDxDesMoines is one such local event focused on education, entrepreneurship, food and energy innovations. It will be held in May 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa and offers sponsorship opportunities for companies to support the event and its goal of spreading ideas.