Theme: TEDxFrutillar - de la Patagonia al mundo

In a world in constant transformation, innovation has become the essential catalyst to address complex challenges and achieve significant progress. TEDxFrutillar 2023 responds to the urgent need to explore ideas that not only reinvent paradigms, but also positively impact society and the environment.

This second version of TEDxFrutillar invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of innovation and impact in the majestic region of Patagonia, where transformative ideas are ready to inspire the entire world. From science to the arts, technology to sustainability, narratives that transcend conventional boundaries and inspire to challenge the status quo will be explored.

An exceptional group of thinkers, visionaries and leaders will gather at TEDxFrutillar 2023 to share their ideas, experiences and innovative projects. With impactful lectures, exciting performances and enriching conversations, this event is a unique opportunity to explore the potential of innovation in Patagonia and beyond.

Teatro del Lago
Av. Philippi 1000
Frutillar, Los Lagos, 5620000
Chile

Anton Felmer

impact investor

Anton has entrepreneurial DNA, since he graduated from university he returned to his roots in the south of the world, where he started a series of ventures, with failures and successes. He is currently an investor and a reference in the financial world of southern Chile.

Cecilia Montecinos

rural teacher

Basic education teacher who has received numerous awards that have been an injection of energy to continue. Expert I in Teaching Career, Member of the Red Maestros de Maestros de Maestros, Semifinalist Global Teacher Prize Chile 2021 and 2022. Winner of the Elige Innovar 2021 Award, among others.

Cote Terre

journalist and humanitarian

Passionate traveler, volunteer advocate and ocean lover. Throughout her travels, she has discovered the importance of experience and the generosity of volunteerism. Her innate connection to the sea and her commitment to raising awareness about the vital importance of water in our lives has led her to inspire others. She is currently global director of Waterislife.

Javiera + Camilo Familia Carromatto

circus family

Circus family composed by Javiera Acuña Rosati (Chile) and Camillo Giraud (Italy), with more than 15 years of experience in itinerant projects in Europe. They are dedicated to production, creation and research in circus, theater, puppetry, dance and scenography. They bring culture to remote places with their Bus Theater, fusing different cultures, highlighting simplicity and play. Their work is an installation of life and art that revives the tradition of traveling shows in rural territories.

Jorge Pacheco

businessman

Founding Partner and Director of Empresas Marítimas Oxxean. Founder and President of ONG Canales, Central Project in Professional Technical Education, with activities in the regions of Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Aysén and Magallanes. Founder and President of Fundación Isla Tenglo, an educational foundation that supports rural education. Recognized as Distinguished Citizen of Puerto Montt, selected as Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2007 and awarded in 2013 as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and El Mercurio.

Leonardo Maldonado

serial entrepreneur

Prominent figure in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship. As CEO of Gulliver and co-founder of Boma Chile, he demonstrates his passion for positive change and the promotion of creative solutions. He also leads Ciudades+B and directs 3xi, driving innovation in various fields. His experience as former Executive Director of Sistema B highlights his commitment to sustainability.

Maria Prieto

entrepreneur

Faithful to her motivation for nature since she was a child, María has created successful ventures that link people with nature since she was a teenager. She has lived more than half of her life outside of Chile, and has worked as a biodynamic farmer in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America. Today she lives and works in southern Chile with her family. Her projects are characterized by deep environmental and social values.

Mateo Barrenengoa

Documentalist

Prominent Chilean documentary filmmaker who has dedicated his career mainly to issues of conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of Chile and the world. He has carried out projects in the Himalayas, the Amazon rainforest, the African continent, the Chilean highlands and Patagonia, always with a focus on nature and its inhabitants, on the conservation of nature and the interactions that exist between all its kingdoms.

Max Bello

conservation activist

Bello has more than 20 years of experience supporting governments to protect the ocean and create protected areas. He is the right hand of the renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle at Mission Blue and advisor to NGOs such as Island Conservation, Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy, Minderoo and Patagonia. He lives in the USA with his family, also focused on the love of nature.

Rita Rossi

artistic performer

Rossi considers herself an Italian from Chile and has spent 17 years between Santiago and the south of the country. Rossi began her journey in her native Rieti, Italy and first stepped on stage at the age of 6. Her main stages have been Italy, France and the Chilean National Ballet, where she was a dancer for 12 years. She is currently the Director of Dance at the Teatro del Lago School of the Arts.