The folks behind TEDxSMU are bringing a jam-packed weekend of lively discussions, speakers and bright ideas to Dallas on November 11 and 12 at The Bomb Factory. Local and national speakers, covering topics such as entrepreneurship, technology, medicine and more, hone in on TED’s mission of “ideas worth spreading.” As a fan of TED Talks, I’m excited to experience this event right in my own backyard. (Haven’t seen a TED Talks video yet?? Click here to check it out. I promise you’ll love them!)
TEDxSMU “After Dark” (Nov. 11, 6-8:30 p.m.):
Norman Beck | Vice President of Claims & Security | SCA Promotions
June Blount | modern fiddler duo | Roberta Smith & Joanna Ridgway
Chris Garcia | Owner, Designer | Evolinea Clocks
David Hopkins | Senior Writer and Content Strategist
Justin Terveen interviewed by Krys Boyd |Urban Fabric Photography
TEDxSMU “Illuminate” (Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.):
Willie Baronet + Surprise Guest | Creative Advertising Professor
Thom Browne | Writer, Speaker, Educator
Garnette Cadogan | Author | Walking While Black
Paige Chenault | Founder| The Birthday Party Project
Dave Gallo| Oceanographer
Laura Huffman | State Director | The Nature Conservancy
Antoine Joyce | City Leader | All Stars Project of Dallas
Daniel Krawczyk | Deputy Director | Center for BrainHealth
Douglas Newby | Architect and Realtor | Architecturally Significant Homes
Jason Roberts | Co-Creator and IT Specialist | Better Block
Lois Stark | Author and Former Film Maker
Linda Swindling | Author and Speaker | Journey On
David Vobora | Founder/CEO | Adaptive Training Foundation
Michael Weisberg | Gastroenterologist and Author
Tweet me if you want to meet up on Friday night! @NelliT916
(Disclaimer: I was provided with a media pass to attend this event, and all opinions are my own. Seriously, if you haven’t seen a TED Talk, you’re missing out! xo)