Beyond the talks, there are all sorts of indulgent experiences to keep attendees occupied. I showed up at the 2018 TED conference to check it all out.

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TEDx talks have become the new standard of public speaking. We can learn so much about presentation skills by watching these inspiring talks:

“Here’s how to apologize: 1. Look them in the eye. 2. Explain why you are sorry. 3. Acknowledge why they were hurt. 4. Tell them what you will do differently next time. https://t.co/givLVARod2”

Susan Cain is planning a Quiet Revolution. In her classic talk from TED2012, she spoke up for introverts, pointing out the many ways our culture encourages extroversion.

"Your fury is not something to be afraid of. It holds lifetimes of wisdom. Let it breathe and listen.”

Your girl just did a TED TALK!! What a time to be alive. This week has been absolutely surreal, and yesterday was the most special day ever —because I fulfilled my dream of doing a TED Talk, and what a moment it was. I'm sooo grateful to @tedxteesside for giving me the opportunity to stand on stage, on that infamous red circle, and share my story and my healing/self-love journey. Thank you to the entire team at @tedxteesside, thank you to my fellow speakers for inspiring me, thank you to…

Flying Machines demo by Raffaello D'Andrea at TED2016 - Dream, February 15-19, 2016, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: Marla Aufmuth / TED