TEDxBrampton is now accepting applications and speaker nominations for its October 2020 event.

According to the TEDxBrampton website, the nomination period closes March 1, with the event scheduled for Oct. 17. Those looking to nominate or suggest a speaker — or apply themselves — can do so on the website at www.tedxbrampton.ca.

The location and cost of the 2020 Brampton event have not yet been determined.

While not controlled by TED, which was founded in 1984 in California before coming to prominence in 1990, the TEDx format is based on the original TED concept.

The key difference, according to the organization, is that TED Talk events take more of a global approach, while TEDx events tend to focus more on local voices.

“TEDx events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and the latest research in their local areas and spark conversations in their communities. TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED,” reads the official TED website.

“TEDx is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to local communities around the globe via ‘rules and tools,’ ” it added.

Last year’s TEDxBrampton lineup featured a number of speakers including: business strategist Alexander Michael Gittens, co-founder of Bully B.R.A.V.E Carrie Percival, MS Society of Canada ambassador Gaby Mammone, Hollywood scriptwriter Kurt Patino, SmartCane CEO Riya Karumanchi, former Rockstar employee and founder of Resitr Interactive Rob Elsworthy and others.