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TEDxDayton’s Salon Event Includes Local Chefs and Other Foodies

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Tickets are now on sale for TEDxDaytonSalon | Food which will be held on August 22, 2019 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the PNC Arts Annex located in downtown Dayton.

This is the final TEDxDaytonSalon event of 2019, concluding the first year of the new TEDxDayton series. The half day program will be held at night with local Speakers entertaining the audience, along with a cash bar and a light selection of delicacies.

“This will be a community gathering on all things food related: from the social and relationship connections derived from food, to fermentation and architecture,” said John Farrell, TEDxDaytonSalon Committee Chair, “It’s an opportunity to inspire your mind, and feed your soul.”

Speakers for the August 22nd event include:

  1. Diana Cuy Castellanos, PhD, RDN, LDN – Professor, University of Dayton
  2. Thomas Johnson – Executive Chef, Dayton Cooks
  3. Casey Moninghoff – Mechanical Engineer and Officer, WPAFB
  4. Jazmin Perez – Match Support Specialist, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
  5. Rachel Riddiford, MS, RD, LD, FAND – Clinical Nutrition Director, Dayton Children’s Hospital
  6. Mary Rogero, RA, CPHC – Associate Professor, Architecture and Interior Design,  Miami University
  7. George M. Sideras, CEC, AAC, HGT – Corporate Executive Chef, Nestle Professional
  8. Carrie Walters – Corporate Chef and Culinary Director, Dorothy Lane Market

This event will be moderated by Alexis Larsen, External Affairs Director for The Dayton Art Institute, and Food Critic for Dayton Daily News and Dayton.com.

Tickets for the event are  $30 and can be purchased on tedxdayton.com/salon-food.

TEDxDayton Call For Speakers for Oct 11th Event

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The 7th annual TEDxDayton signature event is now accepting applications from community members. The event will take place on Friday, October 11 at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton, OH.

TEDxDayton 2018 Photo Credit: Knack Creative

TEDxDayton’s mission is to bring the spirit of ideas worth spreading to deep conversation and connections within the community. The event will feature TED’s signature format of brief talks, demonstrations and performances meant to inspire learning and curiosity while encouraging meaningful conversation.

In search of this year’s presenters, the Speakers Committee has issued a “Call for Speakers” on the TEDxDayton website. Applicants, who do not have to be professional speakers, can apply at tedxdayton.com/signature-event. TEDxDayton is looking for diverse topics from diverse speakers who can deliver a focused, thought-provoking message in about ten minutes.

The theme for this year’s signature event is “CONNECT.”

“Each year we receive feedback from the audience that one of the highlights of TEDxDayton is the opportunity to connect with Daytonians from all walks of life and perspectives, and it is fitting TEDxDayton recognizes the value of those connections,” said Brenden Wynn, who is co-chairing this year’s Speakers Committee along with Cory Owen and Lance Salyers.

“Staying true to a core tenant of TEDxDayton, we are looking for speakers who have a big idea worth sharing,” continued Wynn. “This can be a new idea, or a unique perspective on an existing idea. While a talk doesn’t have be formed around the idea of ‘connection,’ we do hope our slate of speakers can connect with their audience in a way that keeps their idea worth sharing alive long after the event.”

Aspiring speakers should complete an application by March 24. The Speakers Committee will review applications and invite selected candidates to auditions that will take place on May 6, 7, 11 and 14. Those selected to be TEDxDayton 2019 signature event speakers will be notified within a few weeks following auditions.

For inquiries regarding the application process, email Brenden Wynn at [email protected].

Introducing TEDxDayton Salon

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2019 is the first year for TEDxDayton Salon events. Education, at all levels and ages, is a priority for our community; and we are fortunate to have nationally renowned Educating thought leaders, subject matter experts and interested parties in our community. Hence, Salon event #1 will be devoted to Education and feature eight incredibly thought provoking speakers.

Saturday, February 23, 2019
• 9-11:30 a.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
• Cox Arboretum (6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449)

Tickets are just $21 and will go on sale Saturday, January 5, 2019. For more information, please visit tedxdayton.com/salon-education

Do You Have Something To Say at TEDxDayton 2018?

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On Friday, October 12th TEDxDayton will return for what will hopefully be a sixth sellout event,  with about 20 speakers taking the stage to share their thoughts, beliefs and passions.  And if you believe you’ve got what it takes to be one of them, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ve got to say.   They’ll want to know what your idea is, why it’s worth spreading, why you’re the right person to talk about it and what your call to action to the audience will be!

The official Call For Speakers is now open and here’s the link to apply.

Organizers will consider speakers who can present ideas in technology, entertainment, design and social topics, among others. Ideas could include the evolution of social responsibility, the meaning of authenticity to different generations, the future of unmanned systems technology and impact, rehabbing the river for recreation, and the importance of water in our lives, for example. Formats include ideas worth spreading, jaw-dropping technology, an amazing personal story, new research, fresh takes on a unique trend, or any idea that fascinates or educates.

Selected candidates will then be asked to audition in a series of TEDxDayton Call for Speakers. “The Call for Speakers is how our TEDxDayton organizers reach into the community to find the best and brightest – and often undiscovered –  thinkers, doers and creatives to the TEDx stage,” said speakers committee co-chair Ron Rollins. “We can’t wait to see who turns out.”

Need some inspiration?  Check out the video’s from 2017 speakers here.

2017 TEDxDayton Speaker Videos

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Dayton’s 5th edition of TEDx was held this past October, featuring  21 individuals who presented on this year’s theme—CURRENT. “’Current’ evokes energy, movement, and the pursuit of knowledge, and it also holds great significance for the history and landscape of our community,” said TEDxDayton Co-chair Diane Farrell. “Every year, we look for a theme that carries layers of meaning. We want the audience to come into the experience with their own ideas and their wheels already turning, and then we want them to encounter something unexpected.

Each of this years speakers were captured on tape and we present those video’s here for you:

Bring Back Shop Class | Daniel Badger

The Director of the Packard Museum in Dayton, Daniel advocates for skilled trades to be something “strived for”, rather than “settled for”. Dan has a passion for building and restoring cars and airplanes and loves sharing that passion with others. He firmly believes that hands-on exposure to trade skills is an incredibly important component in a well-rounded education. In his role as director at America’s Packard Museum in Dayton, he works with local schools and youth organizations to give students hands-on experience repairing and restoring antique cars. Dan also consults for local manufacturers to assist in integrating 3D printing technologies into their development and prototyping workflows.

The Power of Silence | Neal Gittleman

The Conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra talks about the importance of silence – in music, as well as in our lives. Neal Gittleman has been a professional conductor for 35 years. This is his 23rd season as conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. His passion is music and bringing that music to life through history as well as sound. For decades, he has been talking to his concert audiences to give greater understanding of the music he loves. Speaking in front of an audience at TEDxDayton, however, is a first for Neal! Hopefully, the music will carry him along.

Trey Stone and The Ringers | Trey Stone

Trey Stone is very proud to add TEDxDayton to his long list of accomplishments in the music and entertainment world. For 15 years, Trey served as music director at The Second City, the famed comedy institution in Chicago. There, he collaborated with many of the nation’s top names in comedy, theater, television and film. He currently leads his own group, Trey Stone and the Ringers, and is a founding member of the tango ensemble Tiempo Perdido. Trey also tours nationally and internationally with Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy and is music director at Dayton’s Black Box Improv Theater.

Finding Confidence in Conflict | Kwame Christian

Director of the American negotiation Institute, Kwame teaches us about an alternative way to resolve conflict. Kwame Christian is a business lawyer and the director of the American Negotiation Institute. In this role, he serves as a negotiation consultant for attorneys and for companies closing large business deals. He also conducts live training sessions for organizations. Kwame hosts the podcast “Negotiate Anything,” where he interviews successful professionals and shares powerful persuasion techniques.

Meeting in the Middle | Julie L. Williams & Steven Kniffley

Two people from wildly different backgrounds challenge each other–and you–to examine biases, to share personal traumas and triumphs, and to take responsibility. Dr. Julie Williams is a professor in the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University. As a professor of clinical psychology and member of the disability community, she teaches and encourages her doctoral psychology students and colleagues to locate themselves at the source of suffering in society. Julie is known for saying two things to the difficult dialogues around privilege, power and oppression: “speak your truths” and “lean in.”

Dr. Steven Kniffley is an assistant professor at Wright State University in the School of Professional Psychology. He is also a board-certified licensed child psychologist in the State of Ohio. Steven’s area of expertise is research and clinical work with Black males. Specifically, his work focuses on understanding and developing culturally appropriate interventions for Black male psychopathology as well as barriers to academic success for this population. Steven has written four books on Black male mental health, Black males and the criminal justice system, and academic achievement.

Exercise Through Cancer Care | Karen Wonders

If you received a life-altering cancer diagnosis, would your first action be to hit the gym? Karen shares why exercise should become a key part of cancer treatment plans despite the barriers that make it a challenge.
Dr. Karen Wonders is the founder and director of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance and professor of exercise physiology at Wright State University. Her passion is to make exercise part of the standard of care for those battling cancer. Through Maple Tree, Karen provides free exercise training, nutrition counseling, and emotional support to hundreds of cancer survivors every month at five locations across the Miami Valley. She was named one of the Dayton Business Journal’s 2017 40 under 40, and Maple Tree has been awarded “Best in Dayton” for health and fitness four years in a row. Karen is married to her college sweetheart, Andrew, and they have seven (yes, seven!) children.

The Ripple Effect of Addiction | Brennan Harlow

We often hear about the effects of substance abuse on the individual, but what about the impact it has on those around the individual. A Junior at Chaminade-Julienne, Brennan shares his personal story about that ripple effect.  Brennan  is a junior at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. He is on the varsity swim team and plays tennis. Brennan is also heavily involved in performing arts at school. He loves singing in his a cappella group, Phoenix, and does improvisational acting. After high school, he hopes to become an electrical engineer and has dreams of working for Apple. Brennan is driven by his love for his family and community, and he hopes that by sharing his story he can make an impact in the greater Dayton area. Brennan’s talk is adapted from his popular [email protected] Dayton performance, given earlier this year.

Pianist | Jonathan Luo

Jonathan  is a 12-year-old seventh-grader at Mason Middle School. He began his musical studies at the age of 6 at Leung Studios and still studies with Dr. Benita Leung. Despite his young age, Jonathan has already been recognized with many top prizes. His first-place accolades include the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition, The Nathaniel Patch Elementary Division and overall Grand Prize Winner, OMTA Graves Piano Competition (in both solo and duet), 88-Tri-State Concerto Competition, Dayton Public Radio Young Talent Search (in which he was the youngest winner), OMTA Buckeye State Winner, and The International Young Artist Piano Competition in Washington, D.C. Jonathan was also one of two featured young artists at the 2017 WDPR Catch a Rising Star Gala in Dayton.

 

The Woman You Become | Rosalind Jackson

An OB/GYN for over 18 years, “Dr. Roz” explains that menopause is more than night-sweats and hot flashes. Dr. Roz Jackson promotes wellness for women at Total Health & Wellness OBGYN LLC. She has practiced women’s healthcare for more than 18 years. She is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. She completed her medical training at Wright State School of Medicine, her residency at Miami Valley Hospital and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and her undergraduate courses at Tennessee State University. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton Humanitarian Award for 2014. Dr. Roz was named one of Dayton’s Top 25 Women to Watch in 2015.

Just Your Average Mohamed | Mohamed Al-Hamdani

As an Iraqi-American, Mohamed challenges the listener to recognize that Muslims have been a part of American history since the country’s inception. At 10 years old, Mohamed Al-Hamdani came to Dayton as a refugee with his family. After graduating from Wright State University, Mohamed worked with the Department of Defense as a cultural advisor to the Marines, where he developed and implemented cultural immersion training for Marines prior to their deployment to Iraq. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law and a member of the Ohio Bar. He works at CareSource, a managed-care organization in Dayton. As a Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award recipient in 2016, Mohamed has been an outspoken advocate for immigrants and refugees.

Generation Z: Making a Difference Their Way | Corey Seemiller

As a college professor, Corey noticed a change in her newest college students–Generation Z. Her research has led her to uncover how this generation challenges the norms of our current society, and what promises that might hold for the future. Corey Seemiller is an educator, researcher and author on issues related to leadership and civic engagement. Corey received her Ph.D. in higher education and serves as a faculty member in the Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations at Wright State University. She has worked in higher education for more than 20 years, fueling her passion for developing the leadership capacity of college students.

Your Second Adolescence | Kathleen Druffner

It’s been said that seniors go through a “second childhood”, but instead, what if they go through a “second adolescence”? Kathy Druffner is the owner of Druffner Professional Organizing. She is a 1989 graduate of the University of Dayton with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a minor in psychology. Kathy has always been fascinated by human behavior and how participants can experience the same event and have vastly different recollections and interpretations. She has found that the simple act of listening can foster mutual respect, dispel misconceptions, and bridge gaps of disagreement.

The Freedom of Forgiveness | Kenneth Goodrum

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards at Central State University advocates for forgiveness, if only for yourself. Ken Goodrum was raised in Cleveland, and is the assistant director of student conduct and community standards at Central State University in Wilberforce. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in history from Central State and spent half of his life as an advocate for students, especially students who will be the first to go to college in their families – or “first generation” college students. Ken’s devotion to students has allowed him to serve in different capacities, such as corrections officer, football coach, residence hall coordinator, and with programs, such as Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search. Ken is married and has four sons.

 

A Literate Life | Bridget Shingleton

Do you realize how many written words you process each day? Bridget shows us how often we take literacy for granted and how the power to read can change a life.
As a graduate of the University of Dayton in 2011 and 2016, Bridget Shingleton has had the joy of teaching students of many ages, ability levels, and native languages. She taught
creative writing at Stivers School for the Arts for two years before teaching English as a Second Language at an after-school academy in South Korea for one year. Following that, Bridget taught her way through a master’s degree in English at UD, while coaching student writing in The Write Place. Today, she manages marketing and communications for the Brunner Literacy Center. Bridget believes in literacy’s power to improve lives.

 

Everyone Provides Kinship Care | Adrian McLemore

Adrian has the unique perspective of growing up in the foster care system and later providing kinship care to his niece and nephew. He shares his experiences with both systems and explains why he believes kinship care is the better option.  Adrian’s true passion is serving children and families. Having emancipated from foster care at the age of 18, Adrian has dedicated his life to serving others. He is the co-founder of numerous organizations, initiatives and programs dedicated to improving the lives of children and families across Ohio and throughout the country. Adrian attended Wright State University and holds a degree in political science.

Start Here | Crystal Michelle Perkins

Crystal Michelle Perkins finds inspiration in the void left within herself from never performing the first dance she ever choreographed. That feeling of non-completion has become her motivation and starting point to continue creating more dances, including this beautifully choreographed performance. Crystal Michelle Perkins is a choreographer from Dayton. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Dance at Ohio State University. She also serves as rehearsal director for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC).

 

Trusting Automation….or Not | Bond R. “Dick” Hattershire

Technology is changing at a rapid pace, but can it evolve with a characteristic humans crave: trust? Dick Hattershire is a part-time consultant to Leidos, a large science and technology company. He is retired Air Force with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology (clinical orientation) with experience in research and development, including human factors experimentation, and he is co-author on two Air Force technical reports.

 

Kindness You Can Hold in Your Hand | Olive Wager

In a world filled with texts, tweets, and likes, Olive knows the power of something a little more personal: a handwritten card. Through her stories, she shares the tremendous impact you can have on someone’s life for just the price of a postage stamp. Olive Wagar, owner of Organized by Olive LLC, helps overwhelmed people discover the less cluttered side of life. She writes a weekly blog at www.organizedbyolive.com. Olive volunteers her time in church ministries for women and children. She enjoys sending cards, playing classic games, listening to piano music and visiting libraries.

Memory Door to Art | Terry Welker

Terry explains how his own fond memories of rain led him to create one of his most recognizable sculptures and he gives us permission to use our own memories to experience art on our own terms. Terry Welker is a sculptor/architect and distinguished Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He creates lightweight, suspended and kinetic sculptures that come from his passion for architecture, poetic space and meaningful places. Influenced largely by modern sculptors like Calder and Bertoia, Terry works to extend visual languages by animating form, space and surface with motion. His goal is to find shared identification of memorable forms, associations, multiple meanings, and the simple enjoyment of being lost in the moment.

Healthcare is a Verb | Joe D’Silva

The inventor of technologies that provide personalized medication products, Joe encourages us to stop talking about “healthcare”, and start talking about “care of health” Joe D’Silva is the founder and CEO of Patients’ & Consumers’ Pharma. Based in Dayton, P&C Pharma invents technologies that provide personalized medication products. The company’s first invention produces liquid oral medication products for patients with swallowing disorders. Joe is trained as a pharmacist and physical chemist, worked in pharmaceutical R&D, and believes that scientists should make life better for all.

First Responder Corps | Steve Schwartz

What happens when you call 911 in a developing nation? Steve proposes we look back on our own history to ensure everyone around the world has access to dependable emergency services. Steve Schwartz is chief executive officer of Lion Group Inc., a 118-year-old global family business that is based in Dayton and is a leader in its three business sectors: first-responder protective equipment, fire-training equipment, and equipment lifecycle management. Steve earned progressively greater responsibilities as a fourth-generation family owner since he started his career in 1989. During his tenure, he has led the company’s development of many innovations and has led it into international markets, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures.

TEDx Speakers Revealed

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After an open call for auditions earlier in the year, the speakers committee chose 21 individuals to present on this year’s theme—CURRENT. “’Current’ evokes energy, movement, and the pursuit of knowledge, and it also holds great significance for the history and landscape of our community,” said TEDxDayton Co-chair Diane Farrell. “Every year, we look for a theme that carries layers of meaning. We want the audience to come into the experience with their own ideas and their wheels already turning, and then we want them to encounter something unexpected. This year’s speakers are ready to deliver.”

Speakers include:

  • Mohamed Al-Hamdani, Manager of Life Services Partnerships, CareSource
  • Daniel Badger, Director, America’s Packard Museum
  • Kwame Christian Esq., M.A., Director, American Negotiation Institute
  • Joe D’Silva, Founder and CEO, Patients’ & Consumers’ Pharma
  • Kathleen Druffner, Owner, Druffner Professional Organizing
  • Neal Gittleman, Conductor, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Kenneth Goodrum, Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, Central State University
  • Brennan Harlow, Student, Chaminade Julienne
  • Dick Hattershire, Consultant, Leidos
  • Rosalind J. Jackson, Physician, Total Health & Wellness OBGYN LLC
  • Steven Kniffley, Assistant Professor, School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University
  • Adrian McLemore, Annie E. Casey Foundation
  • Crystal Michelle Perkins, Assistant Professor of Dance, The Ohio State University
  • Corey Seemiller, Assistant Professor, Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations, Wright State University
  • Bridget Shingleton, Marketing and Communications Manager, Brunner Literacy Center
  • La Fleur Small, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Wright State University
  • Steve Schwartz, CEO, Lion Group, Inc.
  • Olive Wagar, Owner, Organized by Olive LLC
  • Terry Welker, Sculptor/Architect
  • Julie L. Williams, Psy.D., ABPP, Professor, School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University
  • Karen Wonders, Ph.D., Founder and Director, Maple Tree Cancer Alliance

When you get here: Doors to the Victoria lobby will open at 8:20 am; you may enter the theatre beginning at 8:30 am.  We have changed to a ticket-based event to expedite the registration process. Bring your ticket or confirmation email. Feel free to mingle with guests, grab coffee, use the restroom, and get excited for the big day! All guests must be seated by 8:55 am.

Event flow: There will be a mid-morning break and another break for lunch. Guests will eat lunch at the Schuster Center across the street; students ticket purchasers will have lunch at Uno’s. Please be careful crossing the street and follow all traffic laws. Restrooms will be available at the Schuster Center and Uno’s. Head back to the Victoria Theatre for the next session, which will resume promptly at 1:30 pm. We won’t have a formal break in the middle of the afternoon, but we’ll take a quick break to stretch, and the event will end around 3:30 pm.

Ticket information:  $50, students $20,  buy online.  All seating will be open seating.

Cell phone policy: Social media is a big part of TEDx. Use #TEDxDayton2017 when sharing your posts, but please hold off on posting until a speaker is done talking. Please, no video during talks. We have professional videographers recording the talks and they will be available online at a later date for your enjoyment. Unauthorized videos may result in our loss of the license, and without it, we can’t bring you more fantastic events like this.

Bring a totally open mind: Don’t come with an agenda and, in return, you will get immeasurable knowledge, inspiration and provocation. It also helps to have a willingness to sit next to, or engage in a conversation with, total strangers. TED events are about community. This is the opportunity for people from many disciplines to engage and collaborate around new ideas. Take advantage of that.

TEDxDayton 2017

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We are extremely proud of the lineup of speakers this year, as well as the continued support by our sponsoring partners,” said Ron Rollins, TEDxDayton co-chair. “We are grateful for all of the hard work and thought the committee has put into this and can’t wait to experience TEDxDayton on October 20.”

The lineup will be announced at the end of the summer. 

Four ticket levels are available for this year’s event: Student, General Admission, Patron, and Legacy Patron. All tickets will include morning coffee, lunch and an afternoon treat. Patron tickets allow individuals to sponsor the event through a $50 donation. Legacy Patron tickets allow individuals to sponsor the event through a $200 donation, which will support future events, such as the student-run [email protected] and other TEDxDayton expansion events currently under consideration. Patrons and Legacy Patrons will receive additional recognition in print and/or online materials. To learn more about ticket prices and applying to attend, visit the TEDxDayton website.

 

How to prepare and parking: Dress is business casual. The event will be held at Victoria Theatre (138 North Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402). Specific directions can be found on the Victoria Theatre webpage. Parking is available at several garages and surface lots near the theater. Use the Downtown Dayton Partnership’sEasyPark online guide for an interactive map with addresses, hours, pricing, and contact info for all public parking areas.

When you get here: Doors to the Victoria lobby will open at 8:20 a.m.; you may enter the theatre beginning at 8:30 a.m.  We have changed to a ticket-based event to expedite the registration process. Bring your ticket or confirmation email. Feel free to mingle with guests, grab coffee, use the restroom, and get excited for the big day! All guests must be seated by 8:55 a.m.

Event flow: There will be a mid-morning break and another break for lunch. Guests will eat lunch at the Schuster Center across the street; students ticket purchasers will have lunch at Uno’s. Please be careful crossing the street and follow all traffic laws. Restrooms will be available at the Schuster Center and Uno’s. Head back to the Victoria Theatre for the next session, which will resume promptly at 1:30 p.m. We won’t have a formal break in the middle of the afternoon, but we’ll take a quick break to stretch, and the event will end around 3:30 p.m.

Open seating: All seating will be open seating. We have a packed house, so please move toward the middle of the rows and fill in available space.

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TEDxDayton Tickets Now On Sale For Oct Event

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This year’s event is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 4 pm Friday, October 20, at the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St. in downtown Dayton. Following four consecutive sell-out events, the theme chosen to challenge featured speakers and the audience in the program’s fifth year is “CURRENT.”

“We are very honored and humbled by the support of the community for TEDxDayton,” said TEDxDayton co-chair Diane Farrell. “Hundreds of volunteer hours go into making TEDxDayton the premier thought-inspiring event in the Dayton region. Each year we work hard to ensure that our guests are engaged, challenged and inspired by what they see on stage.”

“We are extremely proud of the lineup of speakers this year, as well as the continued support by our sponsoring partners,” said Ron Rollins, TEDxDayton co-chair. “We are grateful for all of the hard work and thought the committee has put into this and can’t wait to experience TEDxDayton on October 20.”
Speaker auditions have concluded; the lineup will be announced at the end of the summer.

Four ticket levels are available for this year’s event: Student, General Admission, Patron, and Legacy Patron. All tickets will include morning coffee, lunch and an afternoon treat. Patron tickets allow individuals to sponsor the event through a $50 donation. Legacy Patron tickets allow individuals to sponsor the event through a $200 donation, which will support future events, such as the student-run [email protected] and other TEDxDayton expansion events currently under consideration. Patrons and Legacy Patrons will receive additional recognition in print and/or online materials. To purchase your ticket today, click here.

TEDx is a global program of independently organized events licensed by TED. Visit www.tedxdayton.com or the TEDxDayton Twitter and Facebook accounts for the most up-to-date details on the 2017 event. Videos of talks from the 2013–16 TEDxDayton events can be viewed on the website, as well.

The Video’s of TEDxDayton 2016

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On Oct 14th of this past year 19 speakers spoke with passion about topics from hope to failure, sparkle to musical theater and gender and labeling.  The event uses TED’s celebrated format of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that foster learning, inspiration, and wonder while also provoking conversations that matter. The TEDxDayton event showcases talks on a wide range of subjects without commercial, religious, or political agendas.

“It’s been exciting to experience this community’s overwhelming support for TEDxDayton,” said event license holder Sean Creighton. “Dayton is a community full of passionate, inspired and engaged people, of dreamers and doers in the world. The way this community has embraced TEDxDayton really illustrates this fact.”

  About 1100 lucky ticket buyers got to enjoy these TEDxDayton talks live in the Victoria Theatre, but now through the magic of video anyone can now enjoy these presentations:

How You Can Become A Part of  TEDxDayton 2017:Date: October 20, 2017
Time: All Day
Location: Victoria Theater

Speaker application Instructions:

  1. Complete and submit your application.
  2. Look for a Confirmation of Receipt in 1-3 days.
  3. In May, selected applicants will be contacted by e-mail to audition. Audition dates are June 6, 7, and 10.

If you are selected as a TEDxDayton 2017 speaker, you will be expected to:

  1. Work with the Speakers Committee and your assigned mentor to refine and practice your talk.
  2. Attend the Speakers Workshop on Saturday, July 22nd.
  3. Attend rehearsals on select dates in August, September, and October.
  4. Attend final dress rehearsal on October 19th and the entire event on October 20th.

TEDxDayton Call For Speakers

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 The fifth edition of TEDxDayton event will take place on Oct. 20 at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton. This year’s theme is CURRENT.

TEDxDayton spreads ideas and perspectives to spark conversation and connections in the community. The event uses TED’s celebrated format of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that foster learning, inspiration, and wonder while also prompting conversations that matter.

To find this year’s presenters, organizers have issued a “Call for Speakers” on the TEDxDayton website, www.tedxdayton.com. Anyone with a big idea they want to share with the region is invited to apply for consideration. In addition to the application process, visitors may also nominate a person whom they believe should audition.

This year, for the first time, TEDxDayton is accepting applications for performers to take part in TEDxDayton 2017. In years past, some of the most memorable highlights from TEDxDayton have been provided by performers. Classical pianist Steffin Johnson, poets Herbert Martin and Sierra Leone, the Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Orchestra, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and World Jump Ropers are just a few examples of artists and performers who have inspired and entertained TEDxDayton audiences.

“TEDxDayton audiences have high expectations. They demand thoughtful talks that open their minds to new concepts and ideas, as well as issues that impact our region. For our Fifth Anniversary signature event, we need our speakers and performers to take our audience through a mental discovery process, while honoring the technology, entertainment and design format that guides all TED talks,” said TEDxDayton Co-chair Diane Farrell.

Potential speakers should complete the speaker application on www.tedxdayton.com by April 21, 2017. The speaker’s committee will review all applications and invite selected candidates to audition on June 6, 7, and 10. Participants will be notified within a few weeks of auditions if they have been selected to be a TEDxDayton 2017 speaker.