KENT, Ohio - Kent State University's Undergraduate Student Government will host the university's first TEDx event Saturday, Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Cartwright Hall.

The event, TEDxKent State, will feature entrepreneurs, scientists and influential professors and interactive exhibits that share ideas in technology, entertainment and design. The university's Undergraduate Student Government hopes to facilitate the sharing of ideas and create a dialogue within the university and surrounding communities.

TEDx events are smaller, independently organized events that bring people together to discuss, "ideas worth spreading."

To purchase tickets or to learn more about the event, visit www.tedxkentstate.com. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for Kent State staff and $30 for the general public.