TED was launched in January 2018 with sponsors, auditors and other friends at a meeting held in the beautiful Orangerie of Nymphenburg Castle (home to the Bavarian Kings), in Munich. We have included some photos of the event. Dr Barbara Heumann, Managing Director of The Engaged Database and Dr Beat Widler, Head of the Governance Group, gave presentations and afterwards there was a lively and animated discussion followed by a champagne reception in the castle rooms which was enjoyed by all.