TEDxMelbourne

How does the collective power of social media help spread ideas worth spreading? Oh, only in like, a hundred different ways! In fact, the simple act of you taking a couple of minutes to read this blog is contributing towards the online buzz around TEDxMelbourne. And because of people like you, we’re thrilled to report [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

TEDxMelbourne: Community and Youth. Picture slideshow thanks to Troy Swindells-Grose and Wade Roberts. The big day What a superb day – a perfect demonstration of the themes for TEDxMelbourne: community and youth. TEDxMelbourne came together because of our strong belief in the value of sharing “ideas worth spreading”. Those ideas that engage, inspire, enable and [...]

Since the beginning of civilisation measurement has been of utmost importance to humans. We all seek clarity and honesty for all our everyday business and personal measurements – especially to do with our health. As a measurement expert, our TEDxMelbourne presenter Pat Naughtin will explain how we got to where we are now, and how we proceed from here. Pat Naughtin has studied measurement in many trades and crafts as well as the professions of agriculture, engineering, and science in several countries. The scope of Pat’s knowledge of measurement ranges from boiler making, through piano building and solar energy, to weaving and wool classing. Pat provides practical advice that is immediately applicable for many business owners in their daily business practices – often with substantial cost-cutting effect.

Voting for which videos will be shown on the day will soon be closing. The feedback that we got from you last time was that the day was a little too long. So this time we have trimmed things down a little and will only be showing four official TED videos, and one live speaker. [...]

Our special live TEDx guest speaker is Greg Smith of Global Commodities.

Greg Smith is a commodities trader, CEO of Global Commodities and regular keynote speaker at global industry events. He has a unique understanding and insight into societies relentless appetite for the limited resources left on the planet. He details what this means for us today and in 50 years time

We are very happy to announce the second TEDx event in Melbourne. We had so much fun at the first TEDx (and we hope you did too), and this time looks to be no different. The important details you need are all below. If you are planning on coming along, please register as space is [...]

Hi there, this here be theTEDxMelbourne official website. Previously we operated within a Facebook group, however we felt that TEDxMelbourne would be much more accessible if it had a proper place on the web. We’ll be announcing the next event very soon, so please watch this space for upcoming news and info. Cheers!