TEDxAuckland is back for its second multi-day festival on December 1st and 2nd at Aotea Centre, in the heart of Auckland City. Speakers from around New Zealand and the world will share their ideas, stories, and passions - creating an inspiring experience like no other.
From space entrepreneurs, to conservation activists, to improv gurus, to social entrepreneurs, and advisers to NASA, this year's TED talks highlight a diverse range of experiences and game-changing ideas.
This years incredible line-up includes extreme conservationist Pete Bethune, Alex MacDonald; the founding program executive for NASA's Emerging Space Program, New Zealand's Olympic Gold Medalist Blade Runner; Liam Malone, space entrepreneur Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Sam Stubbs, founder of non-profit KiwiSaver fund Simplicity; Cather Simpson, Entrepreneurial academic and Director of Photon Factory; William Watson, peace documentary filmmaker; and Cam Sims, hemp activist and founder of Plant Culture. And many more.
For the full list of speakers, performers and to buy tickets visit TEDxAuckland.com
This year's event also emphasises the storytelling and innovative potential of Auckland's food scene. From a Burger Banquet on Friday night, to the Sold Out VIP Social Dinner closing the event, attendees will be treated to dishes that highlight the best talent, produce, and ideas local food producers have to offer. This is what TEDx is about – community, celebration, and cutting-edge innovation.
Our mission at TEDxAuckland is to highlight ideas that are changing the world, to foster connection, and to grow a community of change-makers and go-getters. This event is one of epic proportions and is the Pacific's leading platform for creativity, storytelling, and innovation.
TEDxAuckland 2017 runs from 5pm-9pm on Friday 1st December, and 10:30am-6pm Saturday 2nd December, followed by the Social Dinner. Multi-day passes are $179 and selling fast, with less than a week to go. To secure yours, visit tedxauckland.com to ensure you don't miss out.
For more information click here.
TEDxAuckland 2017 is proudly brought to you by NIB New Zealand.