In this episode, Jay and Keita Demming, organizer of TEDxPortofSpain in Trinidad and Tobago, talk about curation strategy. Tune in to hear how the team amplifies ideas that challenge the status quo, spark debate, and lead to constructive conversations within the TEDx community and beyond.

2:27 - A description of the TEDxPortofSpain curation team

4:24 - The importance of speakers and ideas that challenge common perceptions

8:20 - Strategies for curating talks that are about political and taboo topics

12:19 - Tips on how to bring nuance to challenging conversations and focus on productive outcomes

14:19 - The matrix TEDxPortofSpain uses to prompt positive and forward-thinking conversations

19:02 - Thoughts on how to make your TEDx event welcoming for those who might be apprehensive

21:04 - Examples of talks from TEDxPortofSpain that are controversial yet powerful