“It’s an honor to announce I’ve been selected to speak @TedXUCLA,” he tweeted.

Started in 2011, TEDxUCLA is designed to bring the influence of the global TED conference series to the local level. It invites thought leaders from the UCLA community and around the world to speak at an independently organized event designed to spark dialogue and insights in the local community and beyond.

Past TEDxUCLA speakers include HGTV cofounder Susan Packard, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Chief Marketing Officer David Feinberg, Wilco keyboardist Mikael Jorgensen, acclaimed Porsche restorer Magnus Walker and “Ace of Cakes” chef Duff Goldman