Haven’t been to a TEDx before?
If you are coming along, here are a few of the questions you might want answered. If you need any other information, feel free to get in touch.
What is TEDx Melbourne?
TEDx Melbourne is the Melbourne group of a larger collection of independently organised TED events. If you are not familiar with TED, we suggest you head over an have a look. You’ll be impressed.
TEDx events are a mix of live speakers and videos of previous TED speakers from the official event. The format of the day allows for several talks and videos, as well as the all important discussion session in between in which the audience can share their thoughts and opinions on each talk.
What talks will be shown on the day?
We let the the audience choose the talks. Leading up to the event we ask everyone to vote for their favorite TED talks. The talks that are most popular will be screened on the day.
Do I need to watch the talks before the day?
No. All videos will be shown on the day, and there is no need to do any homework. Of course, some people prefer to have already seen the videos that will be showing, so feel free to do so if you wish.
Do I need to be there all day?
No again. You are free to come and go during the day (althugh we ask that people don’t come in and out during each session)
I want to be there all day, so what can I eat?
The all important conference question. There will be coffee and tea and some snacks available at the venue, and there are several places to get lunch all within easy walking distance form the the Monash campus.
Can I film/photograph the event?
Yes please. If you do and if you upload any of your photos and videos, please tag them with #TEDxMelbourne so everyone can find them.
What is expected of me as an attendee?
Glad you asked. We have taken care of all of the housekeeping on the day, but we still need your involvement. The focus of TEDx is on sharing ideas and opinions. We hope that everybody will be able to join in the discussions on the day and share their thoughts on each of the talks. You don’t need to be a subject matter expert, in fact we would prefer you weren’t, we just want you to join in.
Posted on 11.02.09 to Info by Owen Hodda
