As the licensee, am I required to be the onstage host of my event?

No. As a TEDx licensee, you are not responsible for being the onstage host. For many of you, however, being the onstage host may be of interest. Keep in mind that on the day of your event, there will be many things you will need to tend to -- e.g., directing the caterers, helping with registration, managing your speakers. The host is the anchor of your stage program, so whether you’d like to be the host, or choose someone else, make sure that the host of the event is prepared and energized.