Young, talented people with great ideas and inspiring stories

TEDx Youth@Monterey wants you.

want to shape the conversation in Monterey County? Want to tell adults how you feel, what young people like you need, what inspires you and how you want to change the world? Here's your chance.

The first TEDx for youth in Monterey will take place Nov. 19 -21 to coincide with Universal Children's Day, and organizers are looking for young people to help shape it. The event will be designed for and by people ages 13 to 20 across Monterey County, and like organizers say, those who get involved early on will have a greater say on how the event shapes up. So sign up early.

If you've never seen a TEDx or TED event, here's a couple of links that will give you a taste: Santa Cruz surfer and environmentalist Kyle Thiermann spoke at a TEDx for youth event about how his surfing trips inspired him to become a better financial consumer. Chassidy Smith, a senior at The Chinquapin School in Texas danced and performed her poetry at a TEDx for youth, and talked about how she found strength to overcome difficulties in her life.

TEDx Youth@Monterey is one of over 60 sites around the world to be featured by TEDx, and the event will be live streamed around the world!

So spread the word, sign up, get involved. It's always great to see young people shine.

To contact TEDx Youth@Monterey, click here, call 647-4630 or email them at tedxmonterey@gmail.com