Theme: Make it

City of Gold Coast Libraries are proud to present TEDxHelensvaleLibrary. The event features a variety of speakers who promote thought-provoking discussion on wide-ranging topics relevant to our community. For our inaugural year the theme is Make it, through building communities and facing adversity our ever changing city is what we make it.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organised events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organised TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organised (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Helensvale Cultural Centre
Cnr Sir John Overall Dr & Lindfield Road
Helensvale, Queensland, 4212
Australia

Barry Lee

Architect

Responsible for the design of over forty internationally acclaimed high-rise buildings. Barry’s passion for design and the future of architecture has allowed him to combine his inventive, expressive style with commercial viability and constructional efficiency.

Georgia Canning

Studio director at GC Dance | Dancer | Entrepreneur

Georgia is the director of GC Dance, a blogger and entrepreneur with a passion for making dance accessible. Georgia has received a Gold Coast Women in Business Award and founded Peace & Pliés – a community based social impact program in Kenya.

Jordyn de Boer

Co-founder Boomerang Bags | Conservationist

When Jordyn isn’t working on Boomerang Bags, reducing plastic waste through upcycling, you’ll find her out in the surf. Fostering sustainable behaviour through education, she has a hands-on approach to community engagement.

Karl Smith

Musician | Songwriter

Karl Smith is a musician and performer from local south east Queensland band The Lyrical. A rising star with a passion for music and the joy it brings into people’s lives, Karl is also a passionate advocate for doing what you love!

Kristy Seymour

Circus Performer | Founder of Circus Stars

A circus performer, producer, choreographer and PhD candidate at Griffith University, with a passion for circus. Kristy now runs Circus Stars, a circus school based on her research into the Autism spectrum.

Nicolle Edwards

Founder & Managing Director RizeUp

Nicolle is the founder of RizeUp Australia, a community-driven organisation dedicated to supporting the women and families affected by domestic and family violence. She is an ardent proponent of finding your inner power to create positive change.

Noeleen Lowndes

SAS President | astrophotographer | astronomy & space educator

Noeleen is president of the Southern Astronomical Society, having been a member for 20 years. She is an astrophotographer, astronomy and space educator, and is NASA’s Saturn Observation Campaign member in Australia.