The annual TED conference in Vancouver will be held three months late this year because of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Attendees were asked whether they'd prefer to delay or to hold a virtual conference online. Allweiss said the majority chose to postpone the event, but TED organizers will also hold a virtual session on April 22 to mark Earth Day. TED is an acronym for technology, entertainment and design, and the week-long conference is the source of the famed TED Talks videos broadcast on YouTube and other digital platforms. Vancouver has been home to the week-long event since 2014, hosting about 2,000 people who pay $10,000 US each to attend.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2020 23:54 UTC