Theme: No Place Like Home

TEDxCanberra returns for an evening of inspiring talks and performances exploring the idea of 'home'.

Why is the 'home' integral to human security, a functioning society, and overall health and well-being?

Kambri Precinct
Australian National University
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 0200
Australia

Dion Devow

Dion is of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage, and was honoured as the ACT Australian of the Year in 2018 for his work in championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve their business dreams.

Ethan Cowie

Ethan Cowie is a member of the Canberra-based youth community theatre group, Child Players ACT. In the TEDxCanberraSalon play ‘What world will you create?’, Ethan plays the host.

Frances Crimmins

Frances has always identified as a feminist, and has a strong belief in social justice, which she attributes to her mother’s influence. As CEO of YWCA Canberra, the ACT’s longest-standing for purpose organisation, Frances believes that we each have a role to play in solving our community’s greatest challenges.

James Boyd

James Boyd is a member of the Canberra-based youth community theatre group, Child Players ACT. In the TEDxCanberraSalon play ‘What world will you create?’, James plays the character Andy.

Katie Kavanagh

Katie Kavanagh is a member of the Canberra-based youth community theatre group, Child Players ACT. In the TEDxCanberraSalon play ‘What world will you create?’, Katie plays the character Andi.

Max Etherington

Max Etherington is a member of the Canberra-based youth community theatre group, Child Players ACT. In the TEDxCanberraSalon play ‘What world will you create?’, Max plays the character Chad.

Mia Swainson

Mia Swainson is the Founding Chair of Canberra’s Zero Waste Revolution, President of the Canberra Environment Centre and a regular contributor to local news outlet HerCanberra.

Rosie Brady

Rosie Brady is a member of the Canberra-based youth community theatre group, Child Players ACT. In the TEDxCanberraSalon play ‘What world will you create?’, Rosie plays the character Celeste.

Vendulka Wichta

A young and talented musician, Vendulka has been on the road touring since the age of 14. Since then she has found herself performing on the stage of X-Factor and The Voice, and all over Australia and overseas.