From advanced technological disruption to the shared stories of ordinary people achieving extraordinary accomplishments. Life today is simply… unbelievable.
At TEDxUniversityofNicosia we feel there are two categories of unbelievable: the inspiring and the discouraging. While news media more often concentrate on the discouraging, this year’s TEDxUniversityofNicosia wishes to share both, but mainly, those inspiring, unbelievable stories that enrich societies.
On 30 November, TEDxUniversityofNicosia returns, bringing to its stage 11 speakers and 4 performers, who will share their own stories around the topic.
What is TED and what is TEDx?
Simply put, TED is about ideas worth spreading. The concept began three decades ago in California, evolving into a worldwide phenomenon as a forum for thought leaders, innovators, and specialists, each of whom gives a “TED Talk” of approximately 18 minutes, which is then made available online at TED.com. Past TED presenters include Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall and Philippe Starck. What is TEDx? TEDx is a program of local, self-organized TED-style events that combine live speakers and musical performances, with videos of selected TED Talks. It is a seminar, a gathering of like-minded individuals, a fantastic networking opportunity… a truly extraordinary experience.
The only university TEDx experience in Cyprus returns!
The University of Nicosia is the only university licensed in Cyprus to organise TEDx events, and has been doing so since 2014, with the upcoming TEDxUniversityofNicosia representing the fourth such event. These have actively contributed to making Cyprus a more knowledge-driven society. ‘UNBELIEVABLE’ will again be curated by the University’s Assistant Professor of Communications, Dr Nicholas Nicoli, with assistance and support from an enthusiastic group of staff, students and alumni, and with audiovisual support from the University’s own production unit, Mediazone.
This year’s event
The caliber of speakers and performers participating this year is ‘UNBELIEVABLE’. The lineup includes Matt Coyne, creator of the award-winning parenting blog ‘Man vs. Baby’; Elsa Solaris, synthetic biologist, futurist and science fiction writer interested in fixing the world by hacking the code of life; Jens-Uwe Meyer, leading European thought-leader on digital disruption and innovation management; Tey El-Rjula, a pioneer in the field of Blockchain technology, who has made his life’s mission to turn invisible people into invincible ones; Muhammad Muheisen, a world-renowned photographer and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner; and many others renowned experts.
In addition to these scintillating presentations, ‘UNBELIEVABLE’ also comprises a musical performance by Eleni Era and a stand-up comedy performance by Tanyalee Davis, with a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch and hot coffee throughout the day.
At this year’s ‘UNBELIEVABLE’, the most appropriate speakers and performers in Cyprus and abroad will all play their part in spreading a feeling of… ‘wow’-ness. We are convinced it is a theme filled with “ideas worth spreading.”
More information, including the complete lineup and schedule (TBA) of speakers and performers can be found at www.tedxunic.com.