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Speech at the TED Conference 2009

February 4, 2009

February 4, 2009

In his talk at the TED 2009 conference, Bill Gates discussed some weighty global issues, asked a big question about education, and called attention to malaria in a very unique way.

After the talk, Bill participated in a quick 10-minute Q&A session with TED Founder, Chris Anderson. Watch the interview.

About TED

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) holds an annual conference in Long Beach, California. Speakers give 18-minute presentations, sharing their insights on science, business, the arts, and world issues with the global community.

Video courtesy of TED.com.


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