TEDxMelbourne to feature ‘rebels, revolutionaries and us’ in 2017 line up
The organisers of TEDxMelbourne have announced this year’s line up featuring the theme of ‘rebels, revolutionaries and us’.
TEDxMelbourne to feature ‘rebels, revolutionaries and us’ in 2017 line up
This year’s TEDxMelbourne will be the largest TEDxMelbourne ever and will fan the flames of revolution with its 2017 theme of ‘Rebels, Revolutionaries and Us’!
To be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, 19 September 2017, the event will feature some captivating thinkers and doers. Those who have taken the path less-travelled, embraced controversy, challenged themselves and others not only to dream of a better world, but act to change it. Through remarkable storytelling, attendees will step into the shoes of these leaders who have dreamed and lived boldly.
In addition to the headline speakers the TEDxMelbourne program includes performers and food from some top Melbourne Chefs, to add extra value and enjoyment on the day.
These initiatives are typical of organiser Jon Yeo and his team who have strengthened the format and content of the day year after year to such success. The Melbourne event even featured in a global TEDx video campaign earlier this year https://blog-ted-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/blog.ted.com/video-watch-how-five-tedx-organizers-share-an-idea-around-the-world/amp/
Below are brief profiles of a selection of speakers.
- Dr James Martin, a specialist in how drug traders are using the dark net. Dr James Martin is a senior lecturer and criminology program coordinator at the Department of Security Studies & Criminology at Macquarie University. His award-winning research monograph – Drugs on the Dark Net: How Cryptomarkets are Transforming the Global Trade in Illicit Drugs – was the first scholarly book published on this topic, and introduced key concepts regarding the growth and impact of the darknet on the practice and policing of illicit drug markets. Dr Martin’s research is funded by both the Australian Institute of Criminology and the National Health and Medical Research Council. He is also a founding member of the Cryptomarkets Research Hub, a transnational network facilitating scholarly collaboration and research into the darknet drugs trade.
- Deng Audut – former child solider turned defence lawyer and refugee advocate. 33-year-old South Sudanese child solider-turned-Blacktown lawyer, Deng Adut moved hearts in 2015, when a short video about this life went viral. Deng gave the 2016 Australia Day address, was painted for the 2016 Archibald Prize by Nick Stathopoulos and won the People’s Choice award and Deng was recently named NSW Australian of the Year for 2017.
- Laura Youngson – Co-founder of Equal Playing Field and one of the organisers of – and participants in – the world record, all woman, football (soccer) game played on top of Mt Kilimanjaro to promote equality in sport. The game was played on July 1.
- Mond Qu – a remarkable designer, narrative animator and digital craftsman. He is the founder of United Make, an experimental think-tank and multi-disciplinary studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Mond also works between the space of research, practice and teaches internationally from London, Melbourne and Shanghai to focus on the challenges of the 21st century.
- Ed McManus – CEO Meridian Energy Australia and Powershop Australia, and one of Australia’s leading regular commentators on energy, renewables, consumer trends, technology, and innovation.
- Dr Justin Coulson, CSP and author of 9 Ways to a Resilient Child and 21 Days to a Happier Family
Throughout TEDxMelbourne there will be performers – including Sampa the Great – and food provided by celebrity chefs Frank Camorra (Movida), Adam D’sylva (Coda) and Nicky Riemer (Bellotta).
Tickets for the day-long event are currently on sale, here.
TEDxMelbourne is an independently organised non-profit, nonpartisan organisation. It aims to make ideas and conversation accessible, while involving the local community.
From the organisation’s PR release
Deng Audut?
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