TEDxPretoria explores identity, purpose with theme: I Am
TEDxPretoria will take place on the 17th of November 2018 from 09:00 to 17:00 at 012Central in Tshwane. The independently organised event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme “I Am”.
I Am This is not a simplistic notion. In South Africa, identity, race, gender and culture in the
context of PURPOSE is big!
In our quest to challenge the conventional way of thinking, enthusing both life affirming and challenging concepts, never before have we been more aware of the expressed need for the people of our city to find the triggers leading to PURPOSE.
I Am investigates ideas beyond identity politics towards potential, purity, possibility and radical empowerment for communities. We need to ask interesting questions about being and existence, not the same old.
I Am is about being and becoming against LIFE’s canvas of geographics, sociology, super tech and design, arts, jobs, my space, emotional and belief systems, environment, stewardship, ownership and responsibility, green vs industry, Africa and her history and more.
TEDxPretoria will feature thought-provoking talks designed to spread ideas and perspectives, to spark conversation and connections in the community. The event uses TED’s celebrated format of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that foster learning, inspiration, and wonder, while also prompting conversations that matter. Talks generally involve three main categories T=Technology E=Entertainment and D=Design.
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About TEDx where x = independently organised event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At our TEDxPretoria event branded TEDx, where x = independently organised TED event, TEDTalks videos and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events like ours are self-organised while operating under the license from TED (subject to certain rules and regulations).