# Free Podcasts of Global Conferences TED Feeds a World of Ideas in 18-Minute Bites By Katie Cordrey | Published 2008-12-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downloadable-talks-18-minute-scholarly-lectures References: [ted](http://www.ted.com/index.php/) TED was originally a conference bringing folks together around technology, entertainment, and design. The scope has since broadened to include business, science, culture, arts, and global issues. The website features free-to-the public lectures from a fascinating array of thinkers and [doers](http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/sirena_huang_dazzles_on_violin.html). You can view the lectures online or download a podcast. Once hooked, you can opt to join other TEDsters at one of the [TED conferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodcast) or a conference simulcast. For an overview of TED, check out the video above. Information mavens and wannabe know-it-alls alike will love TED! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Free Conference Recordings:** Companies can provide free recordings of their conferences to increase their reach and provide valuable insights to a wider audience. - **Online Learning Platforms:** Online platforms can serve as a convenient and cost-effective medium for individuals or institutions to share knowledge and insights. - **Intellectual Content Curation:** Curating intellectual content from various fields can provide a diverse and holistic outlook on important topics of interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Management:** Event management companies can leverage free conference recordings to generate awareness for their events and secure more participants. - **Education Technology:** Edtech companies can use online platforms to provide affordable and comprehensive learning experiences across fields and for different age groups. - **Media and Publishing:** Media and publishing companies can curate intellectual content to showcase it on their platforms and offer valuable information to their audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Learning Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talesso.md) - [Collaborative Daily Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblewords.md) - [Audio Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podial.md) - [Newsletter-Converting Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podify.md) - [Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerdsnipes.md) - [Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/listen2ai.md) - [Personalized News Briefing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailored-pod.md) - [Custom News Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellipsis-news.md) - [Intent-Based Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vol.md)