Theme: Thrive

For nearly three months, communities across Australia have been in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. With the first wave of infections under control, we can now look forward to going back to a semblance of normal life.

But the world we go back to will be different in many ways - big and small. What does this new normal look like? What can we do to stay positive and safe? How can we help each other on the path to recovery so we can thrive together in this new future?

TEDxCanberraSalon 2020: Thrive will feature the biggest minds and emerging artists that Canberra has to offer in an original, virtual experience.

Online
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tedxcanberrasalon-2020-thrive-tickets-104817798858
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 0000
Australia

Bianca Russell

Bianca Russell is the Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance ACT. In her career, Bianca has worked to break the traditional rules of management in a historically male-dominated organisation through innovation and compassion.

Darren Menachemson

With lightning speed, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted, sometimes tragically, the lives of billions of people around the world. But it has also created some signs of hope - signs that it is possible for us to live, maybe even thrive, in a very different way - and one that is less destructive, and one that could transform our society for the better. Designer and ethicist Darren Menachemson shares an optimistic vision for a post-pandemic future that would leave the world in better shape than it is today, if we can harness the necessary ethical conviction and persistence.

Humanizm

Humanizmis the psy-tech/prog project of Canberra local Ed Reading. Ed has been DJing and producing music for over a decade and has performed at some of Australia’s biggest festivals.

Joan Leach

Professor Joan Leach is Director of the Australian National Centre for Public Awareness of Science at The Australian National University. She is also the Chair of the National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science at the Australian Academy of Science, and a former President of Australian Science Communicators. Her research centres on public engagement with science, medicine and technology. Professor Leach has won numerous academic awards for her research and community engagement. While remaining transfixed by science, she advocates for better science communication that critically examines the social impacts of science, technology and biomedicine.

Mr Michael

Classically trained but never contained, Mr. Michael(aka Michael Liu) is a violinist and DJ. Michael has collaborated with vocalists, instrumentalists, DJs and producers throughout the ACT region. In 2013, he was awarded RAW Canberra Musician of the Year.