TEDxMelbourne

It is with great regret that we received this email from the National Speakers Association. Pat Naughtin was a speaker at our 3rd TEDxMelbourne event. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Wendy, and family   MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM NSAA PRESIDENT It is with deep regret that I announce that we have lost Victorian [...]

THIS YEARS THEME IS AROUND INNOVATION STARTING WITH INNOVATION AND GAMING ON JULY 19. Earlier this year Fast Company listed the Top 50 most innovative companies in 2011. I thought I would talk through most of those and put some thoughts about their insights. Before I begin I felt I should define my version of [...]

With 52 speakers and 35 attendee presentations, TED is never short of interesting ideas. But what were they? Who were these speakers. Here is a list of the talks that stood out for me. – A teacher who is teaching kids to solve world problems – A scientist that “prints” human kidneys – A wearable [...]

This talk was remarkable because there was a 21 year old kid on stage who received a printed organ (yes, like a computer printer), 10 YEARS AGO.

More photos of our TED backstage tour on our Facebook Page. Don’t forget to “like” it. http://www.facebook.com/tedactive

There were over 52 talks given at this year’s TED 2011. The one off the rank is the TED Prize winner JR. We got to meet him in Palm Springs after his talk. He’s a very down to earth funny guy. If you are looking to more info go to http://blog.ted.com/2010/10/19/announcing-the-2011-ted-prize-winner-jr/ <!–copy and paste–><object width=”446″ [...]

Some of the frivolities at the TEDActive 2011 Desert Party. One of the most remarkable (and possibly tiring) elements for TED is the sheer number of very engaging conversations outside of the talks. I love it. There is never a shortage of amazing conversations from very intelligent, educated and passionate TEDsters. That doesn’t mean we [...]

I’ve been asked to hold off these photos and videos until TED officially opens today. I was given the chance with the rest of the TEDx organisers to see the back of stage, practice and event locations for TED 2011. Here are some of the pictures. The video will have to wait until I can [...]

Hi All, Rod and I have the privilege of attending TED Active 2011. Our plan is to have a daily post over the next week (fingers crossed). Today was the global TEDx organisers event. This is invitation only where the global organisers can get together and share best practice. I was lucky enough to present [...]

Are you in Melbourne, interested in the opportunity to experiment with the future of work, wanting to work on socially significant problems and keen to network in new ways? Join us for 500 Little Ideas! Next event Feb 17 2011 Registrations closing soon. www.tomorrowatwork.com.au/500littleideas