TED

TED is a New York-based nonprofit that organizes conferences all over the world and is devoted to "ideas worth spreading." TED's talks traditional format involves an inspiring speaker capturing the audience with a lot of theatrics and some content. If you are looking to learn and to be entertained at the same time, TED's for ya! Usually, TED's speakers act like Thomas Friedman on steroids. So, expect a lot of globalization talkin', a lot of save-the-planet preachin', and a lot of we-can-all-work-together callin'. Also, expect awesome PowerPoint presentations. Their website boasts more than 400 talks, which means that you will find something interesting regardless of your taste.