TEDxAuckland is back for 2013, taking over the Aotea Centre on Saturday, 3 August.
Dedicated to inspiring New Zealanders with home-grown stories of innovation, passion and success, TEDxAuckland is bringing together some of the country's top artists, educators, technologists and scientists for a day of conversation and inspiration. The following speakers have been confirmed for this year's event:
Dale Williams - Mayor of Otorohanga and motorcycle enthusiast
David Trubridge - iconic New Zealand furniture and lighting designer
Grace Taylor - poet, teaching artist and creative entrepreneur
Malcolm Rands - sustainability specialist and co-founder of ecostore
Robert Oliver - chef and award-winning author
Robyn Paterson - award-winning documentary director of Finding Mercy
Sophie Tauwehe Tamati - educator, entrepreneur and founder of the Hika programs
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.
nzherald.co.nz is a media partner of TEDx Auckland and we will be uploading interviews with the speakers prior to the event, the live stream of TEDx Auckland, and footage from the 2012 event, so keep an eye on nzherald.co.nz.
