On April 16th, 2010 we will hold the first TEDxMonterey event with the theme: Be the Solution.  The theme is the motto of the Monterey Institute but also the best unifier of all that we do at MIIS and in the Monterey Community.  We brainstormed concepts that were important to the identity of Monterey County – agriculture, jazz, tourism, oceans, languages, cultures, creative economy, conflict resolution, environmental sustainability (and many more) and realized that in each area of Monterey, we were striving find new and creative solutions to these problems that we face.  Creating a TEDx event around solutions will enable us to dialog about different issues and how we might come together in unique ways to find solutions.

With our theme in hand, we are currently approaching potential speakers, partners and sponsors to help shape this exciting event. You can now follow us on twitter or become a facebook fan to keep  up to date with this project.