Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Amaz!ng Meeting (TAM) is an annual conference that focuses on science, skepticism, and critical thinking. The conference started in 2003 and is sponsored by the James Randi Educational Foundation or (JREF). Perennial speakers include Penn & Teller, Phil Plait, Michael Shermer and James 'The Amazing' Randi. Outside the plenary sessions the conference includes workshops, additional panel discussions, music and magic performances and a live taping of The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe.Speakers at TAM are selected from a variety of disciplines including scientific educators, magicians, and community activists. The organizer of TAM London, Tracy King, said "People come to TAM because they want to learn and hear from leading speakers on subjects which interest them, but they want to have a good time doing it. Our mix of academics, comedians and writers ensures an incredible event where the public can meet like-minded people without feeling like being into science or geek stuff makes them a minority.". }
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- The_Amaz!ng_Meeting abstract "The Amaz!ng Meeting (TAM) is an annual conference that focuses on science, skepticism, and critical thinking. The conference started in 2003 and is sponsored by the James Randi Educational Foundation or (JREF). Perennial speakers include Penn & Teller, Phil Plait, Michael Shermer and James 'The Amazing' Randi. Outside the plenary sessions the conference includes workshops, additional panel discussions, music and magic performances and a live taping of The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe.Speakers at TAM are selected from a variety of disciplines including scientific educators, magicians, and community activists. The organizer of TAM London, Tracy King, said "People come to TAM because they want to learn and hear from leading speakers on subjects which interest them, but they want to have a good time doing it. Our mix of academics, comedians and writers ensures an incredible event where the public can meet like-minded people without feeling like being into science or geek stuff makes them a minority."".