I’m very excited to be coming back to document the TEDxJacksonville’s 10th anniversary conference, hosted by Hope McMath! We’re all familiar with TedX talks at this point - and the Jacksonville chapter is no different than the viral videos you’ve seen over the past decade. I was truly blown away by the quality of speakers, presentation, and crowd interaction from the previous year & highly suggest a ticket purchase! This will sell out**
This year’s theme is FRICTION. It reflects our belief that friction is the necessary ingredient for positive change and the place where true innovation begins.
The conference features 12 speakers, three artistic performances, multiple engagement activities, a full lunch, and the popular Afterglow party.
Speakers:
• Basma Alawee, Jacksonville, humanitarian and refugee advocate | Matt Berseth, Jacksonville, artificial intelligence expert | Ashton Body, Jacksonville, Student Scientist | Dr. Evelyn Higgins, Jupiter, Florida, Addiction Researcher | Lainie Ishibia, Bradenton, Florida, Disability Advocate & Entrepreneur | Tanaine Jenkins, Jacksonville, Recidivism Strategist & Reentry Expert | Neil Moore, Sacramento, International Music Educator | Duval County Judge-elect Audrey Moran, Jacksonville, Civic Leader | Tara Roberts, Atlanta, National Geographic Explorer | Andrew Rush, Jacksonville, Space Industrialist | Hamzah Shanbari, Jacksonville, Construction Technologist | Nicole Thomas, FACHE, Jacksonville, Healthcare Leader
Musical and artistic performers:
• Nan Nkama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble
• Spoken word artist Reece the Poet
• SaysWho
