TEDxBoston

WGBH World-Class Headquarters Tour

How does the nation’s most prolific PBS content-producer preserve the quality of its programming while shaping the future of our fast-paced media environment?

WGBH World-Class Headquarters Tour Jump behind the scenes into the new WGBH headquarters with a network Vice Chair, Henry Becton, Jr., to learn how WGBH uses a revolutionary process to create programming on air, online, and on the go. Becton, former longtime president of WGBH, led the decision and process to consolidate the station from a dozen buildings to two. See the new TV studios, edit rooms, radio performance studios, master control, and more as you step inside the building where so many of your favorite iconic broadcast series are produced. Think Frontline, American Experience, Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Curious George, 89.7fm and more. The Polshek Partnership building’s innovative design includes a digital mural, which uses slow-moving LED lights to display dynamic images.

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Attendees raved about the “great tour” of the WGBH headquarters led by Henry Becton, the former president who guided WGBH for more than 35 years, and his team. Participants went behind the scenes to witness a taping and visit the world newsroom, “seeing and learning about all aspects of WGBH.” Guests left with added perspective on how WGBH’s new headquarters are helping the station revolutionize local and international media.

About TEDxBoston

What happens when a group of people rally around a radical idea and set in motion unlimited possibilities for a brighter future? A Revolution.

More than 230 years ago, ordinary citizens in Boston dreamed of a democracy and launched a revolution that changed the course of human history. That innovative spirit still thrives in our local students, educators, scientists, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs. At TEDx Boston, we celebrate their ideas and their passion for improving the way citizens of the world learn, live, give, work, and play.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxBoston, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxBoston event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.