About Antonella Broglia

TEDx Organizing and Event Innovation

Antonella Broglia has organized numerous TEDx events, including her 25th with TEDxMadrid, pioneering formats like open-air salons and prison events.[9][2][4][6] She brought TEDx to Soto del Real prison outside Madrid, overcoming challenges like no internet access to foster idea-sharing among inmates.[2][4][6][9]

Community Engagement and Audience Insights

Broglia highlights the intelligence and engagement of TEDx audiences as a key surprise in her events.[7] She connected filmmakers with staff at Berkana, a gay and lesbian center, to share ideas globally.[8] Her efforts extend to television, with an interview on Spain's 'Buenas Ideas TED' show.[10]

Pioneering Ideas in Challenging Spaces

Determined to expand TEDx reach, Broglia organized events in prisons, emphasizing collaboration and open formats.[4][9] She contributed to global TEDx organizer discussions and Skoll World Forum as TEDxSkoll organizer.[5][7]

Professional Background

Born in Italy, Broglia is a lawyer who never practiced, instead working 30 years in marketing and advertising, starting at Darcy, which informs her event curation.[3]

Collaborations and Global Networks

She networks with TEDx organizers worldwide, including Marcela Garcia and Ana Goelzer, sharing do's and don'ts for successful talks.[1] Featured in TED Blogs on salons forming the 'backbone' of communities.[9]