A world class city should have a TEDx
http://www.tedxleeds.com/
... that was well publicised
... that connects disparate parts of the city community
... that connects people
... that starts a conversation in the press, on the streets, in the schools, in the bars and in the Council Chamber.
http://www.tedxleeds.com/tag/tedxleeds/
2012
http://www.tedxleeds.com/early-bird-registrations-for-tedxleeds2012-money-talks/