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TEDxStPeterPort returns for its third annual event today at Beau Sejour.
Sure will be the headline sponsor for 2016’s event and it is set to be the biggest yet, with a capacity of 400 people.
This independently organised event will feature international and local speakers who will be discussing a number of different topics throughout a day-long programme. TEDxStPeterPort is licensed and inspired by the global set of conferences and talks run by the non-profit organisation TED.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee, star of BBC One’s, ‘Doctor in the House’ was recently added to the line up along with the following confirmed speakers:
Scott Thrift – Award winning filmmaker and artist behind ThePresent
Santiago Siri – Tech guru, founder and president of Democracy Earth
Orly Wahba - Community activist & founder of kindness movement “Life Inside Vest”
Jack Kreindler - Physician and founder of Centre of Health and Human Performance
Mac Macartney - Founder of Embercombe, a social enterprise for a sustainable world
Ed Fidoe - Education advisor and reformer with clients including Cambridge University & Eton College
Nadav Wilf - Vice President of Possibility at HeroX and investor in tech startups
Søren Hermansen - Director of the Energy Academy and Fossil Free Island
Eric Avner - CEO of People’s Liberty, a philanthropic lab in Cincinati
Justin Sykes – Senior Advisor, Enterprise Development Silatech
Erin Matlock – Founder and CEO of Brain Pages Inc
TEDxStPeterPort is open to all individuals and local businesses seeking inspiration, looking to share ideas and wanting to actively take part in improving island life. The team behind the event is also encouraging employers to take advantage of the bespoke CSR Day packages available to give their employees the opportunity to think collectively about how they can improve our community from a business perspective.
Marc Winn, TEDxStPeterPort organiser, said: "Last year’s event was a real success and we are looking forward to an even bigger and better one this year. There will be talks on education, happiness, health, kindness and the environment to name but a few of the topics that will be explored. It is a rewarding day as those involved always leave feeling empowered, motivated and keen to spark change. The event is for everyone and we look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces!"
Louise Burrows, Head of Marketing and PR at Sure, says: "The TEDxStPeterPort event is always hugely inspiring and we’re pleased to be supporting such an innovative local event.
"The line-up of guest speakers is unrivalled in its diversity and the wealth of talent assembled by the organisers is a key part of making this event unmissable for anyone with an interest in sharing ideas with the aim of making a real difference in the local community."
Other event partners include Bonsai, who are providing a Lounge & Relaxation Area for the event, and Source Recruitment, who are hosting the After Party at a secret location.
