The following post is from our advertiser, Cynergy Systems.

TEDxPennQuarter is a local, independently organized event in downtown Washington, DC that strives to re-create the distinctive experience found at TED, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers congregate to share what they are most passionate about. At its core, the fundamental goal of TED is to foster and spread great ideas.

TEDxPennQuarter brings together a diverse group of speakers from various domains to present their ideas and stories on the theme: REINVENTINGx. The conference will be held at the Woolly Mammoth Theater Company on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, and you can take advantage of today’s special 50% off ticket deal here using this discount code: TXPQ50. Our goal is for the various groups of speakers and attendees present to learn from one another and leave the conference driven to creatively improve our collective future. Join our hosts Bram Weinstein (ESPN SportsCenter Anchor) and Seaton Smith (Legendary DC Comedian) and 20 other speakers including fmr. Senator John Sununu, Sam Caglione (DogFishHead Brewery), Christylez Bacon (Progressive Hip Hop Artist) and Rory Pullens (Head of Duke Ellington School) as they tackle the subject of REINVENTION.

About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)