Like TED Talks? Then You’ll Love TEDxBrisbane

The TEDxBrisbane Audience

We hand pick our audience because the conversations had and connections forged outside the theatre on the day are just as important as those ideas presented from the stage. We fill our audience and our community with people who want to make a difference.  They see a change is needed and they want to be a part of the solution, rather than a complacent spectator.

At TEDxBrisbane we skip the small talk and jump straight into deep conversations that matter.  Genuine, authentic conversations about topics worthy of discussion. Many of our participants have ideas of their own they can discuss, refine and nurture with other attendees on the day.  Ideas are shared, connections made and often plans to collaborate are forged amongst audience members, speakers and the team that lead to an exciting change in our community. For many, this forging of connections with like-minded change-makers is a key highlight of attending. As we are working to foster a community and not just present ideas, we intentionally limit the audience to a size we believe allows for authentic and genuine engagement.  As such, not everyone who applies will get a ticket.

In hand-picking our audience of participants we consider many factors including:

•    Are they Brisbane locals?
•    Are they looking to make a positive difference in the world:

o Have they taken action to get started?

o Or are they on the cusp of taking action?

•    Are they thinkers, doers, change makers?
•    Could attending TEDxBrisbane catapult the positive impact they’re trying to have.
•    Do they support, value, and will they engage in community-building and deep conversation?
•    Will they carry TEDxBrisbane’s “ideas worth spreading” out into the world?

A Message From The TEDx Brisbane Executive Director & Licensee

“If you are someone who is looking to make a difference in the world we strongly encourage you to apply. I had been watching TED Talks online for several years, and I had often wondered if there were ever TED Talks in Brisbane. Soon after I learned about TEDx, the program of individually-organised local events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. I attended my first TEDx event in 2012 as a participant in the audience, and I was hooked. I had attended many corporate events, conferences and group events over the years, but nothing compared to the local TEDx experience. Ideas flowed, misconceptions were challenged, relationships were formed and plans to change the world were forged. I have never found myself surrounded by such a diverse group of people all dedicated to making a difference in the world. I thought I was heading to a one-day event where I’d listen to some speakers. Instead I found an entire community of change makers engaging in meaningful, purposeful discussion about turning ideas into action. There was an incredible diversity in the issues and ideas the participants and speakers were passionate and knowledgeable about, but they all shared a passion for positive change. It was like I found my tribe. I’m now lucky enough to play a role in the team that delivers this experience. It’s hard to describe the magic of the day, but when asked what it’s like to attend I tell people if watching TED Talks online is like watching a great music video, then coming to a TEDxBrisbane event is like going to a rock show.”