TEDxSydney 2011 Feedback
We asked TEDxSydney 2011 attendees to share their experiences of the day. Some responses set out below. You don't need to have been in the Bay 17 theatre to have experienced TEDxSydney 2011. Literally tens of thousands of you were in the CarriageWorks Forum, or attended a Satellite event, or watched the live video stream on YouTube, or listened to the ABC Radio National broadcast at home. What did you think? Let us know by completing the new field at the top of your TEDxSydney member profile editor HERE.
social media advocate | eLearning developer | community activist
As host at TEDxSydney@BANC - the satellite event in Blackheath - it was a rare pleasure & privilege to be able to share with my local community the wealth of ideas on the TEDx platform. And the forty-strong band of Blackheath ‘TED-icts’ in will I’m sure grow over coming events. Feedback all positive here, including “...being able to watch it on a big screen in a community setting was excellent”, “...a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in cold, downtown Blackheath” & “...[BANC’s] vision of an engaged and informed Blackheath is fantastic”. Thanx TEDxSydney team & thanx local BANC team [www.banc.org.au].
Digital Marketing Consultant | The Brand Factory
Already looking forward to TED 2012!
Climate Change Professional (consultant)
Im a devoted fan of TED which has become my bed time activity on my iPad. Unfortunately, I was overseas (NYC) facilitating a forum on Climate Change when the TEDx Sydney event was held and I was very sorry to have missed out. I heard fantastic reviews from friends who attended.
Student
TEDx keeps us in touch with the ideas of the worlds’ best and brightest. Its amazing how they inspire us
strive to engage brands with their buyers, both from business and the retail floor | Hotwire Australia Pty Ltd
two dimensional and limited to on-line
GM of Marketing and Partnerships, Founder of The Old Boys Rugby Choir | Waratahs Rugby
Excellent day, very provocative and motivating. My highlights were Richard Gill's fantastic talk on music, Ben Walsh's very generous and engaging percussion performance, and the great Paul Kelly to finish the day. Can't wait until next year already.
Presenter & Facilitator @ TEDx | Davy Zerr & Associates Pty Ltd
Presenting new ideas and collaborating with inspiring and knowledgable people.
Cross Cultural Psychologist and Diversity trainer | NSW Police and Private practice
To date i have had little direct experience but love watching online. I would love to be more actively involved.
Academic | University of Western Australia
Winthrop Professor in Organizational Behavior, ARC Future Fellow in the area of Business, past Director of Institute of Work Psychology
Freelance writer, editor, media specialist | Scribewyse
Heard a mind-bending radio broadcast, missed the real thing: a late starter!
Values specialist | Values Connection
living vicariously through my friends who attended!
Student + Entertainment industry professional | Beazley Entertainment
Attended the TEDXSYDNEY Satellite event in Newcastle.
Performing Arts Teacher | Australian International School Malaysia
I was very impressed to see the passionate Richard Gill's talk. I am a keen TED Talk watcher. The speakers are intelligent, passionate and inspirational.
Climate change activist
Listened on ABC Radio, and watched online. Would like to download and share full talks please.
Teacher (Primary) | Department of Education and Training
I was not informed! Advertise more so I know to buy tickets next time!
Electrical Engineer & Chapter Leader of Room to Read Sydney | Room to Read
Huge congratulations to the General Thinking and wider TEDxSydney 2011 team - what a wonderful event, and a step above TEDxSydney 2010 (which was also great). The mix of speakers and entertainment was perfect and it was fantastic to see the foyer buzzing with activity too. Well done - can't wait for the next one!
Marketing Manager | Sekisui House
Unfortunately I missed this completely this year... however am a keen supporter and TED enthusiast and have been for some time. Would love the opportunity to support the next event in some shape or form.
Tipstaff | NSW Court of Appeal
Amazing, thought-provoking, memorable. A series of powerful ideas presented in an innovative way. Fantastic incorporation of the musical and performing arts. Looking forward to seeing the ideas translated into action. Fueled with lots of brain food which I am still digesting.
Website Design & Development | HubSite Builder | Websites That Get Your Business Found
Checking out the video highlights - shows me what I missed!
Manager, International Business Development
marketing,international business,change management,teaching and learning
International Consultant & Social Profit Coach | Momentum International Partnership
the day was fabulous - I loved Mr Bird Behaviouralist for introducing us to a new way of living with 'captive' birds and introducing mutuality into the relationship. the mix of food for thought and entertainment was excellent. well done!
Biomedical Engineer / Sales & Marketing Mgr - Surgical | Lifehealthcare Australia
Missed it by that much 99 !
Director of Strategy & Capability | Kimberly-Clark
Awesome. Inpsirational. Great fun. Already applying the lessons to my day to day life
Director/Owner | MAGAConsult Pty Ltd/Smallfish Business Coaching
Still sad not to have made it into the auditorium. To be part of Simon's crowd partly made up for it. Did enjoye the vibe at Carriage Works Forum regardless.
Organizer of TEDxBologna
I have been updated by the Creative director of www.tedxbologna.com that in this days lives in Sydney
HVAC/Energy Efficiency Specialist | StarEnergy Australia
Transformation is happening for a new world.
Editor | Niche Media
Very glad to see Sydney represented on the TED global map.
Head of Technology/product development | LexisNexis
TEDx Sydney 2011 was an inspiring day. I would like to explore if TEDx can be taken to schools and to children of poorer communities around the world to inspire and promote ideas that are not mainstream.
Freelance data visualisation - PhD candidate
One of the most compelling take away messages for me was that music and, in general the arts, can be a great vehicle for young children to nurture abstract thought and more intuitive thought processes. More of it is needed in schools.
Primary School Teacher | Claremont College
My experience was purely positive. Nice to meet with like minded people who are keen to see the spread of worthwhile ideas throughout this great world of ours. I would love to have met a few more teachers who are looking to innovate and drive change in the teaching industry.
Thanks to the TEDxSydney team for their organisation and commitment to putting on a successful and informative day.
Visual Artist
I really like the eclectic bunch that came together. Look forward to having a closer look.
Client Services and Operations Manager | QUT Creative Enterprise Australia
A seamless flow of ideas,passion,possibilities and purpose. Thanks TEDxSydney
Creative Arts Facilitator | Arts Positive Productions
Fantastic ... been a fan of Ted for a long time but being able to watch it on a big screen in a community setting was excellent ... a whole day event i could wander in and out of ... thanx very much
Designer | Taronga Conservation Society Australia
WOW. What an amazing day from kick off to closing bar from Paul Kelly. A Super duper awesome lineup of speakers this year. Very Inspired by Saul Griffith. Amazed by the chilling and educational animations from Drew Barry. Daniel Johns and Josh Wakely were dreamy and beautiful.
Too many great moments to share here. Will be unpacking and reliving ideas, moments and thoughts from this years TEDxSydney until 2012!
Educator, Coach, Consultant | The MindShifts Group
Another brilliant event. What superb speakers. My mind was shifted!!!
tv producer | serendipity productions
An extraordinarily, generous day. I was exposed to some subjects Id normally skip over in a newspaper and had a mind shift around some subjects I don't generally engage broadly with. It was a real honour to be part of a day devoted to very diverse ideas with other people to discuss them with. Working in media I am very fortunate to meet a lot of interesting people but the opportunity to engage with the ideas with other people is rare. Thank you!
Information Services
Unfortunately I found out about TEDx too late for Sydney 2011 - looking forward to the next one.
CEO | School for Social Entrepreneurs
First-class event - absolutely loved it. It was such a gift to be able to participate and meet fascinating people. Kudos to the organising team...brilliant!
Radio Producer/Writer/Traveller | swoon|me
I love this event. It is the only time I know in a year where intelligent people meet to find the opportunity to collaborate intelligently towards a secure society. It is the one day in a year I can breathe and enjoy the people I will meet. This year, like last year, always brings people into my sphere that have such interesting and similar interests that I learn from.
I am researching if a TED business model could work on a meacroeconomic level. I believe the fundamentals of it can, but this will take some thought shifting that I hope to present in 2012.
I hope, in some way or another, I will be able to attend every event in Sydney. Thanks for bringing the event here, Remo. You rock!
commercial musical theatre production / children's TV writing & casting | freelance
A phenomenal day! So many wonderful speakers, including my particular favourites Saul Griffiths & Richard Gill. Rives was also fantastic, as were all the musical performers. Every detail of the day was so well-thought out & planned: not just what happened in Bay 17, but also the foyer activities (inc the YouTube flipbooks & the ideas wall etc etc), the beautiful healthy brain food, the gift bags etc. It was fabulous to be around so many amazing people & fellow TED-lovers: the speakers & performers, the foyer attendees, the Bay 17 attendees, the volunteers etc. The organising team clearly spent countless hours planning the day, & it was well worth it. I can't fault a thing. I really hope it continues as a definite annual event.
Consultant | Griffith Services (Consultants)
A thoroughly enjoyable day. The organisation worked like clockwork - was unobtrusive but effctive. All speakers made a valuable and relevent presentation towards ideas worth spreading. Food and entertainment excellent, excellent networking opportunity.
Event Director | TEDxSydney
The absolute pleasure of having a committed, competent, generous team of volunteers to make this event run smoothly.
Thanks to all my fellow organisers, volunteers, partners and professionals who were part of it. Thanks to our engaged and generous audience. And, of course, thanks to our wonderful presenters and performers for giving us so much to enjoy and think about.
sound designer
AMAZING!
My mind was blown over and over again. Just being around so many interesting people is one of the most inspiring experiences of my life.
Student | UNSW
What an amazing event! Great speakers, great food and an amazing atmosphere. I will kill for another invite next year!
communication strategy and publicity | The Lock Group
HERE is a link to my blog story.
Contemporary Arts Wrangler | TEAMRICE, Biennale of Sydney, A/V SWAP
Simon Stone - what an abstract way to give a talk on contemporary theatre! flippin' phenomenal.
Saul Griffith - clearly a brilliant man, excited to share his many ideas without bragging or condescending. Really just stoked to talk and the audience was excited to listen.
Creative Partner | Future Büro
What an inspiring day. It was a privilege to get to collaborate with Will O'Rourke and the Glue Society in creating the iPhone App for the event - This V That. I'm really looking forward to next year and hopefully doing something bigger and greater.
Architectural Graduate | Cox Richardson Architects
I listened to TEDxSydney on ABC radio last weekend and was so enthralled I couldn't turn it off.
Founder and Chair | Creativity Australia & Creative Universe
Great day. Creative, insightful, learnt a lot.
Thinker & Connector | General Thinking & REMO
I had a fabulous time. The energy in the room ... and also in the Forum was great. There was a terrific sense of possibility in the air. Great content too. Creative Sydney at its best.
Creative Technologist | G-Mod & General Thinking
Great event. I'm part of the organizing committee and I'm so proud to be a small part of this great team.
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