Calling all curious minds – TEDxSydney is coming back to town, and this year it’s taking a revised, multi-day format. The new approach to TEDx represents the team’s mission to help Sydneysiders’ actively connect and facilitate change. Details at this point are thin on the groung, but from what we can know so far, TEDxSydney 2024 is looking intriguing, and far more interactive (and accessible) than past events.
Instead of a one-off event playing host to a series of speakers, TEDxSydney 2024 will comprise a series of intimate discussions, curated in partnership with the University of Sydney.
Kicking off on the evening of Thursday, June 27 at Luna Park’s Big Top, the first salon event for TEDxSydney 2024 will focus on the topic of Net Zero: examining various approaches to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The new, intimate format will encourage pst-talk discussion, with Susan McMahon, CEO of TEDxSydney, explaining that the new format will allow for “meaningful discussion and facilitate the exchange of ideas that drive action, innovation and leadership.”
The next event on the TEDx calendar is set to take place in Parramatta on Thursday, August 29 – with this event being the annual TEDx Sydney Youth event – curated by young visionaries and designed to "inspire an intergenerational audience". Here, expect guest speakers including Chloé Hayden, James Parr and Elliot Ulm to examine the role that the younger generation is set to play in shaping our future.
The next salon event will focus on ‘Advancements in Artificial Intelligence’, exploring the ethical implications of innovations in AI – with date and venue still yet to be announced.
Concession tickets for the salon events start at $39.50, with standard tickets starting at $49.50. Tickets for TEDx Sydney Youth start at $75 ($50 concession tickets).
More events are set to take place across the city until November – with additional speakers and topics yet to be announced. You can learn more over here.