INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Technology, Entertainment, Design, perhaps best known for its TED talks, announced Thursday its first sports-focused event. TEDSports was set for Sept. 9-11 at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis. Registration and the first wave of speakers will be announced April 1. Curated and organized in collaboration with Indiana Sports Corp and Next Practice Partners, the event was touted as bringing together some of the world’s most innovative thinkers to explore the past, present and future of sports. TEDSports Indianapolis will feature main-stage TED Talks, interactive workshops, “Discovery Sessions,” panels, curated dinners, and other experiences designed to spark conversation and inspire attendees to make an impact through sports. Monique Ruff-Bell, chief program and strategy officer for TED, said in a statement in a news release issued Thursday, “Sports have always been about more than physical excellence — they embody strategy, innovation, and human potential.” This inaugural event in Indianapolis will explore the powerful intersection of athletics, science, technology, and social impact, bringing together thought leaders who are transforming how we think about sports. It will spark conversations that extend beyond the playing field and into our everyday lives. We’re excited to add this important new platform to the TED ecosystem.” The event, themed Game Changers, will be co-chaired by Patrick Talty, president of Indiana Sports Corp, and Neelay Bhatt, founder and CEO of Next Practice Partners, will co-chair the event themed Game Changes. ...read more read less