In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized 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-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Online
Virtual
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000
South Africa

Alex Welte

Research Professor - University of Stellenbosch

Prof Alex Welte is a Research Professor at the South African Centre of Excellence for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA) at Stellenbosch University.

Amanda Gcabashe

Traditional Medicine practitioner

A thoroughly modern African traditional medicine practitioner, Amanda’s approach seeks to challenge persistent stereotypes and stigmas about her profession.

Co-Pierre Georg

Associate Professor - University of Cape Town

Co-Pierre is an Associate Professor with the African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM) at the University of Cape Town. He is also a Policy Associate at Economics Research Southern Africa and a Research Economist at Deutsche Bundesbank.

Pierre du Plessis

Self-styled dissident preacher

Pierre is a self-styled dissident preacher and a writer and maker of stuff. He tells stories, plays with words, and uses these to whittle meaning out of madness.

Somadoda Fikeni

Author, Resercher, Political commentator

Somadoda is an author, researcher, and commentator in the areas of policy analysis, comparative politics, international politics, and political economy.