TED Global 2017 was an important homecoming to the African continent, and a ton of work went into creating an authentic experience, from the curation of talks to the music to the graphics and stage design. The most recent event was held 27-30 August 2017 in Arusha, Tanzania.

TEDGlobal is an annual 5-day conference that celebrates human ingenuity by exploring ideas, innovation and creativity from all around the world. The most recent event was held 6-10 October 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.