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A daylong conference held in Rochester for the first time focused on that theme. A wide variety of local professionals ranging from balloon artists to astrophysicists gathered at Geva Theatre Centre to celebrate the area's diverse thinkers.

The day had an added goal of inspiring those in attendance with stories of innovation in the Rochester area.

"Great ideas," said Tony Karakashian. "You never know where they're gonna come from. And by putting an eclectic mix of people together, sometimes something will be inspired by someone who had no idea."

The TED Conference was a localized version of an annual event held in Monterey, California.

Organizers are discussing holding the event here again next year

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