TEDxBergamo

What TEDxBergamo does

TEDxBergamo is a non-profit cultural association (legal entity: Associazione Culturale X Bergamo ETS) that operates a licensed local TEDx event franchise in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, founded in 2014. The organization produces a portfolio of event formats including an annual main conference (currently in its 9th edition, 'Potere' 2025), TEDxBergamoWomen (launched October 2024), TEDxBergamo Countdown (climate-focused, scheduled 2026), TED Circle small-group discussions, TEDxAdventure experiential events, and TEDxBergamoLive screenings of the global TED Conference. Its core programmatic technology is the licensed TED talk format, augmented by an in-house speaker coaching team whose methodology has been productized into the 'Talk like TED' training program delivered to university and corporate clients. The business model combines four revenue streams: tiered corporate partnerships (Main, Medium, Smart, Patrocinio tiers), ticket sales for events, donations via a dedicated page, and professional services fees from training engagements, with operations supported by 14 staff and 60+ volunteers under licensee Giorgio Ghisalberti.

Name

TEDxBergamo

Legal name

Associazione Culturale X Bergamo ETS

Website

https://tedxbergamo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEDxBergamo is a licensed non-profit TEDx event operator in Bergamo, Italy, running an annual conference plus TEDxWomen, TEDx Countdown, and TED Circle formats. It serves local audiences aged 18-44, Bergamasque corporate sponsors, and university/corporate clients of its 'Talk like TED' training program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Events Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic & Scientific Conferences (MPAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Live event management
• Public speaking training
• Corporate event sponsorship
• Community event series
• Speaker development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnership/Sponsorship: Local businesses and enterprises become sponsors/partners of TEDxBergamo events, receiving visibility, exclusive event access, networking opportunities, and association with the TEDx brand. Partnership tiers include Main Partner, Medium Partner, Smart Partner, and Patrocinio (patronage).
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to main annual TEDxBergamo events, special format events (TEDxWomen, TEDxCountdown), and premium experiences.
3. Donations: TEDxBergamo accepts donations through its dedicated donation page to support the organization's mission and events.
4. Training and Workshop Services: The organization delivers 'Talk like TED' training programs to universities, corporations, and other organizations, teaching public speaking and presentation skills in the TED style.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TEDxBergamo organizes independently licensed TEDx events in Bergamo, Italy, including a themed annual conference (e.g., Rays of Light, Wonder, Oxygen, Trame, Potere), plus TEDxBergamoWomen, TEDxBergamo Countdown, TED Circle discussion events, TEDxAdventure community activities, and TEDxBergamoLive screenings of the global TED Conference. It also delivers a "Talk like TED" public speaking training program to universities and organizations, supported by an in-house speaker coaching team.

Product overview

TEDxBergamo is a locally-organized TEDx conference series run by Associazione Culturale X Bergamo ETS under a TED license. The core offering is the annual TEDxBergamo standard event (now in its 9th edition), complemented by specialized event formats including TEDxBergamoWomen, TEDxBergamo Countdown, TEDx Circle (small discussion circles), TEDxAdventure (experiential activities), and TEDxBergamoLive (screening of main TED Conferences). Supporting offerings include a Talk like TED public speaking training program, an internal Speaker Coaching Program, the Passport membership program, and a Sustainability Initiative. The organization also collaborates with the University of Bergamo, Kilometro Rosso, and local cultural institutions to extend its reach beyond annual events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEDxBergamoWomen: TEDWomen format event focused on women's ideas and perspectives
• TEDxBergamo Countdown
• TEDxAdventure
• TEDxBergamoLive
• TEDxBergamo Circle

Products and services

• TEDxBergamo Annual Conference The primary annual TEDx conference held in Bergamo, featuring local and international speakers delivering talks in TED style, each edition organized around a unique theme. Targets the general public, cultural enthusiasts, and the Bergamo community.
• TEDxBergamoWomen A specialized TEDWomen-format event focused on amplifying women's voices and ideas, hosted in Bergamo. Targets the local community interested in women's perspectives on innovation and culture.
• TEDxBergamo Countdown A climate-focused TEDx event format dedicated to accelerating solutions to the climate crisis through talks and environmental activism. Targets sustainability-minded individuals and organizations in Bergamo.
• TED Circle (TEDxBergamo Circle) Smaller, intimate events where a TED Talk video is shown and followed by open dialogue among participants. Held at venues such as Gres Art 671 and Kilometro Rosso with limited seats requiring advance registration. Targets community members seeking deeper engagement with ideas.
• TEDxAdventure Smaller-scale community engagement events focused on experimentation and hands-on activities, including trips, guided visits, seminars, and workshops, to engage local communities throughout the year outside the main TEDx event. Targets the Bergamo community.
• TEDxBergamoLive Live screening events where audiences in Bergamo watch the main TED Conference talks together at partner venues. Targets TEDxBergamo community members interested in the global TED content in a local group setting.
• "Talk like TED" Public Speaking Training A public speaking and presentation training course developed by TEDxBergamo that teaches participants how to prepare and deliver talks in TED style, approximately 90% experiential and focused on body and voice as amplifiers of ideas. Originally designed for the University of Bergamo's PhD researchers and faculty; extended to corporations and other organizations.
• TEDxBergamo Passport A loyalty/membership program associated with TEDxBergamo events that offers supporters closer affiliation with the local TEDx community. Targets individual supporters and repeat event attendees in Bergamo.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 main editions delivered since 2014 with growing attendance and engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ComelitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain Partner of TEDxBergamo events, providing corporate sponsorship and visibility support for the annual conference and related events.
• MinifabercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain Partner of TEDxBergamo events, supporting the organization as a key corporate sponsor.
• Stucchi GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain Partner of TEDxBergamo events.
• Gruppo GaserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedium Partner supporting TEDxBergamo.
• Oki Doki FilmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedium Partner - production company supporting TEDxBergamo.
• DiachemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedium Partner supporting TEDxBergamo.
• V-MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedium Partner - media company supporting TEDxBergamo.
• Leonardo da Vinci ISPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedium Partner - Leonardo da Vinci Higher Institute.
• Recodi TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedium Partner - technology company.
• ConfartigianatominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatrocinio (Patronage) from Confartigianato Imprese Bergamo.
• AVISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatrocinio (Patronage) from AVIS.
• IntellimechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatrocinio (Patronage) from Intellimech consortium.
• ENEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatrocinio (Patronage) from ENEA.
• Politecnico delle ArtiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn collaboration with Politecnico delle Arti.
• Fondazione Teatro DonizetticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn collaboration with Fondazione Teatro Donizetti for hosting the Potere 2025 event at the historic theater.
• Ordine degli Architetti PPeC di BergamominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for TEDXmas and Vitamina D events as part of Christmas Design 2025, offering 2 professional training credits to members.
• Fondazione Architetti BergamominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of TEDXmas and Vitamina D events with the Order of Architects.
• Gres Art 671minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner hosting TEDXmas events in stile TED Circle.
• José Molina LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collaboration for Christmas Design 2025 installation 'Architetti del sogno: Gaudí e Don Chisciotte'. The artist has been a TEDxBergamo speaker (Trame 2023) and returned with a show (Potere 2025).
• Falegnameria ComettiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner who created the wooden sculpture installation for Christmas Design 2025.
• Centro Studi Leonardo da VinciminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue where the Christmas Design installation will be housed after the exhibition ends, for students to continue adding dreams.
• WOWnatureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership for environmental activities. TEDxBergamo participated in tree planting at Riserva Naturale delle Torbiere del Sebino as part of the organization's sustainability commitment.
• EtiforminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner (Spin-off of Università di Padova) behind WOWnature project, specializing in reforestation and sustainable natural resource management.
• Università degli Studi di BergamocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic educational partnership for 'Talk like TED' training program delivered to doctoral researchers and faculty. Also collaborated for Notte Europea delle Ricercatrici e dei Ricercatori and UniBg Talks Like TED events.
• BergamoScienzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Notte Europea delle Ricercatrici e dei Ricercatori, bringing scientific culture to the public through TED-style talks.
• Kilometro RossocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic technology park venue partner hosting TEDxBergamo events, TED Circles, and TEDxBergamoLive viewing events. Also hosts the LiSA Tech lab for Additive Manufacturing.
• Bergamo Brescia - Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2023coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEDxBergamo participated as a cultural partner in the BGBS2023 initiative, sharing similar missions of valuing territory, promoting innovation, and encouraging collaboration.
• Camera di Commercio di BergamominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported TEDxBergamo Adventure 2019 event 'Porte aperte all'innovazione'.
• Bergamo SviluppominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on TEDxBergamo Adventure 2019 event implementation.
• POINT (Polo Tecnologico della provincia di Bergamo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for TEDxBergamo Adventure 2019 event in Dalmine.
• Confindustria BergamominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEDxBergamoLive 2022 was hosted at Confindustria's location at Kilometro Rosso.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TED (parent organization): The global parent organization that licenses the TEDx brand. Comparable because it sets the programming standards, content format, and quality bar that all TEDx franchises (including TEDxBergamo) operate within.
• Aspen Institute Ideas Festival: International ideas/conversation festival. Comparable in format (curated speakers, ideas-focused programming, nonprofit structure, corporate sponsorship) and audience profile, but operates at a substantially larger global scale.
• Salone del Mobile (Milan): Major Italian cultural/industry event platform. Comparable in event production, B2B partnership revenue model, and use of iconic Italian venues, but operates at much larger scale and in a different content vertical (design/furniture).

Direct peers

• TEDxNapoli: Licensed TEDx event in Naples. Operates with a similar volunteer-driven non-profit structure, multi-format events, and corporate sponsorship approach, differing in regional cultural context.
• TEDxMilano: Another licensed TEDx event in Italy operating in Milan, the largest city in Lombardia. Directly comparable in format, target audience (young professionals, innovators), and B2B partnership model, but with a larger addressable market.
• TEDxRoma: Licensed TEDx event in Rome. Closely comparable organizational model (volunteer-run, non-profit ETS, multi-format programming, corporate sponsorship tiers), differing mainly in geography and market size.
• TEDxBologna: Licensed TEDx event in Bologna. Comparable in scale, format mix, and community-led GTM, with overlapping university and corporate partner ecosystem in Emilia-Romagna.

Regional players

• Festivaletteratura (Mantua): Established Italian literary/ideas festival in Lombardia-adjacent territory. Comparable in non-profit cultural event model, multi-day programming, and corporate sponsorship structure, but focused on literature rather than broad ideas.

Others

• BergamoScienza: Local science communication festival and a documented strategic partner of TEDxBergamo. Comparable as a Bergamo-based non-profit cultural/knowledge event organizer; they co-produce scientific communication programming.
• Kilometro Rosso: Bergamo technology park and a documented strategic venue partner of TEDxBergamo. Comparable as an innovation ecosystem enabler in the same territorial market; TED Circles and TEDxBergamoLive events are hosted there.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tedxbergamo4703
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tedxbergamo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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