TEDxColombo 2014: Creating Collaboration!
In a world sworn by the mannerisms of a status quo, the only way to break out would seem to lie in the hands of select individuals who strive to make a difference- a difference that we can all relate to. With an exciting new theme this year around on “Creating Collaboration”; TEDx Colombo takes you out from the norm and into a world of creative inspiration. With a speaker line-up that includes renowned individuals who have innovated in their respective fields- ranging from, economics and governance, fashion design, photography, advertising, development and the corporate sector- this well-awaited public event promises not to disappoint.
The inde pendently org a n i z ed TEDxColombo event will be hosted at the British Council Colombo ( official venue partner) on the 26th of June 2014 at 5:00pm. Tickets were sold out in a matter of 6 days flat.
The list of speakers set to take the stage is as follows:
- Aman Ashraff ( CEO and Founder of Ashraff Associates, International Award Winner- Spikes Asia, AdFest)
- Lonali Rodrigo (Founder of ethical fashion label – Lonali, Winner of Emerging Designer & Sustainable Designer Awards at Fashion & Apparel Awards Sri Lanka 2013)
- Dr. Harsha De Silva (Co-Founder- Nielsen Lanka, Consultant Economist, Eisenhower Fellow) - Isura Silva (Manager - Sarvodaya Fusion) - Aamina Nizar (Photographer-Sri Lanka & India, Environmental & Humanitarian Activist)
- Shamal Boyagoda (Operations ManagerMAS Holdings, Co-founder –Association of Sustainable Champions)
TEDxColombo further thanks its sponsors Takas.lk, Paan Paan, Coco Verandah, Hutch, Readme.lk, AOD: International design campus and Education Times for making this event happen.
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About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The event is called TEDxColombo, where x = independently organized TED event. At TEDx Colombo, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including the one at hand, are selforganized.
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