Don’t miss TEDxPedition Hong Kong - September 19, 2009
The popularity of TED has spread like wildfire in the past couple of years. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an annual event where the world’s leading thinkers and doers share the latest developments and issues shaping their respective fields. Previous distinguished speakers include Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Frank Gehry, Tim Brown (IDEO), Sir Richard Branson (Virgin), Philippe Starck, Bono, JJ Abrams (Lost), Chris Anderson (WIRED), just to name a few.
Recently, TED has expanded to include an international conference called TEDGlobal and other media initiatives such as TED Talks and TED.com. In the spirit of their motto “Ideas worth spreading”, TED has created a program called TEDx as an outlet for local, self organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. I’m happy to announce that the next TEDx event will be held in Hong Kong on September 19th, 2009.
The press release and more information are available after the jump
Topic: Sustainability, Social Enterprise and Green Businesses
Coming face to face with rapid population growth and wealth creation in the world today, it goes without saying that our generation faces two great challenges ahead. First is the crisis of economic, social and environmental sustainability and second is the astonishing rise of China’s global influence.
TEDxPedition Hong Kong is the last leg of TEDxPedition China, the first ever country wide multiple TEDx event. Kicking off in Beijing, these conferences provide TEDTalk videos, live speakers and the opportunity to throw local ideas into the mix for discussion. Not only does the expedition offer insight into ecosystem regeneration and effective management in natural disaster zones, but studies in green innovation and social entrepreneurial approaches are also showcased.
In Hong Kong, our mission is to bring together a platform of bright minds, sustainable development experts, and individuals practicing social change to create a dialogue of solutions for problems we face this century.
Date:
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Time:
Registration 9-10am; Conference 10am-1pm
Venue:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Happy Valley Clubhouse
2/F The Chater Room
25 Shan Kwong Road
Happy Valley
Hong Kong
Cost: FREE. Anyone wishing to attend the TEDxPedition Hong Kong Conference, should sign up at: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHV3cjJ1c3lCVktlWWNoYlExMTV2QVE6MA
Confirmed speakers include:
J Robert Gibson - Director of Sustainable Development at John Swire and Sons
Frederick Long - Founding Managing Director of Olympus Capital Holdings Asia and Asia Environmental Partners
Glen Plumbridge - Director of Sustainable Development Capital LLP
Houghton Wan - Social Business Development Coach at Bright China Group
Marie So - Co-Founder of Ventures in Development
Samantha Woods - Project Manager of Future Generations
Gift sponsor:
Arthur Huang - Founder of MINIWIZ Sustainable Energy Development LTD
For more information on TEDxPedition Hong Kong visit www.tedxpedition.com
For further press information and images, please contact:
Jaclyn Tsui
Director of TEDxPedition Hong Kong
Tel: +852 6200 9059
Email: tedxpeditionhongkong@gmail.com
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