TEDxMünchen

Event and Conference Servicestedxmuenchen.com

TEDxMünchen is a Munich-based non-profit association (Wir kuratieren Zukunft e.V.) that, since 2014, has produced licensed TEDx conferences, youth events, and salons, while offering corporate speaker coaching, NextGen partnerships, and Social Impact Days to enterprises and organizations.

Company typePrivate
Founded2014
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

What TEDxMünchen does

TEDxMünchen is a non-profit conference and community organization operating in Munich, Germany, since 2014 under the registered association Wir kuratieren Zukunft e.V. The organization operates under a free license from TED Conferences, LLC, which permits it to host TEDx events under strict non-profit guidelines, including a prohibition on generating profit. Its core activities center on curating and producing live events featuring talks, performances, and panel discussions aligned with the TED mission of "ideas worth spreading." Its event portfolio includes the annual TEDxMünchen flagship conference, TEDxYouth@München (launched in 2019 for changemakers under 25), and recurring TEDxMünchen Salons, with talks distributed globally via TED.com where over 1 billion talks have been downloaded since 2006.

The organization serves three primary segments: the general public and community attending live events, young people through TEDxYouth programming, and enterprise and corporate clients. For corporate clients, TEDxMünchen offers three commercial service lines: TEDx Speaker Coaching (1:1 and group workshops for pitches, keynotes, and board presentations), TEDx NextGen Partner (a program for schools and youth organizations providing naming rights, co-curation, and speaker network access), and Social Impact Days (custom-curated impact events for organizations). The organization's technology stack is minimal, consisting of a Squarespace-hosted website and standard event management tooling, with no proprietary software, API, or AI capabilities.

Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, relying on word-of-mouth through the TEDx community, a newsletter, social media (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), and live events. Distribution of talks occurs globally through TED.com with volunteer translations. Revenue, where applicable, is derived from event ticket sales, corporate coaching and partnership fees, and sponsorships and donations from long-term partners including ZF (ZF Friedrichshafen AG), Limelight, and Wöltje. The organization is led by a small core team of 5 people supplemented by volunteers, including founder/organizer Florian Zibert, co-organizer Gregor Wöltje, and a curation and speaker coaching team.

TEDxMünchen firmographics

Firmographics

Name: TEDxMünchen
Legal name: Wir kuratieren Zukunft e.V.
Website: https://tedxmuenchen.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2014
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: TEDxMünchen is a Munich-based non-profit association (Wir kuratieren Zukunft e.V.) that, since 2014, has produced licensed TEDx conferences, youth events, and salons, while offering corporate speaker coaching, NextGen partnerships, and Social Impact Days to enterprises and organizations.
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TEDxMünchen industry classification

Industry

Product category: Event and Conference Services
NAICS: Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (81392)
SIC: Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry: Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)
akta.pro secondary industry: Hybrid Conferences & Conventions (In-Person + Streamed) (MPAGAOAC)

Keywords

Community events
Conference services
Speaker coaching
Youth engagement
Corporate workshops

Where TEDxMünchen is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Munich
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

TEDxMünchen business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for TEDxMünchen conferences and events
Corporate Coaching Services: TEDx Speaker Coaching services for enterprises including pitch training, keynote preparation, and group workshops
NextGen Partnership: Organizations become TEDx NextGen Partners with naming rights, co-curation opportunities, and connection to speaker network
Social Impact Days: Custom-curated impact events for organizations with themed talks, moderated encounters, and reflection formats
Sponsorships and Donations: Non-profit funding from long-term partners and donors supporting education and civic engagement

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	TEDx Speaker Coaching - Group Workshop
Other	Multi-year contract	TEDx Speaker Coaching - 1:1 Coaching
Other	Annual	TEDx NextGen Partner
Other	Multi-year contract	Social Impact Days

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

TEDxMünchen product offering

Product offering

Core offering

TEDxMünchen is a non-profit organization that curates and hosts annual TEDx conferences, TEDxYouth events, and recurring salon events in Munich under a free license from TED. Beyond public events, it provides TEDx-methodology speaker coaching (group workshops and 1:1 sessions), the TEDx NextGen Partner program for youth organizations, and Social Impact Days — custom-curated corporate events. The organization operates without profit, funded by ticket sales, corporate coaching fees, sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

TEDxMünchen is a non-profit conference series organized by 'Wir kuratieren Zukunft e.V.' comprising three core offerings: the main TEDxMünchen annual conference featuring talks and performances, the TEDxYouth@München youth-focused event series, and regular TEDxMünchen Salons. The organization also offers commercial services including TEDx Speaker Coaching (applying TED methodology to corporate communication training), TEDx NextGen Partner programs (youth development in schools), and Social Impact Days (custom curated corporate events). The portfolio ranges from free community events to paid professional coaching services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

TEDxYouth@München: A separate TEDx event organized by the same association since 2019, tailored for young audiences and changemakers under 25.

Products and services

TEDxMünchen Annual Conference Annual flagship TEDx conference featuring talks, performances, and panel discussions on ideas worth spreading. The main event brings together speakers from diverse backgrounds to share ideas on technology, entertainment, design, and societal topics. Open to the general public of all ages and backgrounds.
TEDxYouth@München Youth-focused TEDx event series tailored for younger audiences, featuring speakers and performers addressing topics relevant to young changemakers under 25. Organized as a separate event format since 2019.
TEDxMünchen Salon Smaller-format events held throughout the year featuring curated talks, performances, and networking opportunities. Complements the main annual conference with more intimate gatherings for the community.
TEDx Speaker Coaching

Quantifiable outcome

124+ speakers coached since 2014
+1 more outcomes

Companies that use TEDxMünchen

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

TEDxMünchen technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

TEDxMünchen partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

TED (TED Conferences, LLC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Licensing partner enabling independent organizers to hold TEDx events under strict guidelines. TED provides free licenses for non-profit TEDx events. TEDx events must not generate profit. TED.com provides global platform for talk distribution with volunteer translations.
ZF (ZF Friedrichshafen AG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner of TEDxMünchen. ZF is a global technology company specializing in mobility solutions. Appears as a key sponsor supporting the TEDxMünchen non-profit mission.
LimelightcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner of TEDxMünchen. Appears as a sponsor supporting the TEDxMünchen organization and its educational mission.
WöltjecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner of TEDxMünchen. Appears as a sponsor supporting the TEDxMünchen non-profit organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

TEDxMünchen competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

TEDxMünchen financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

TEDxMünchen leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

TEDxMünchen funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

TEDxMünchen M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about TEDxMünchen

What does TEDxMünchen do?

Is TEDxMünchen a public or private company?

TEDxMünchen is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was TEDxMünchen founded?

TEDxMünchen was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is TEDxMünchen based?

TEDxMünchen is headquartered in Munich, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does TEDxMünchen make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Event Tickets are the primary driver. The others are corporate Coaching Services, nextGen Partnership, social Impact Days and sponsorships and Donations.

Does TEDxMünchen have an API?

No public API is recorded for TEDxMünchen.

What industry is TEDxMünchen in?

TEDxMünchen's product category is Event and Conference Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHACAA, Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies), with a secondary code of MPAGAOAC, Hybrid Conferences & Conventions (In-Person + Streamed). Its NAICS code is 561920 and its SIC code is 8600.