Programme
TEDx has always been about quality content. Recent events in Christchurch have given an impetus to take that to new heights. We’re happy and humbled that so many exceptional individuals have come on board and agreed to speak at the event.
The programme follows:
| 9.00am: Our Context | ||
| Ariana Tikao and Joe Castillo | Sand Story | |
| Bob Parker | Mayor’s Introduction | |
| Hugh Nicholson | Council Perspective | |
| Cameron Sinclair | Rebuild After Disaster | |
| Coralie Winn | Gapfiller | |
| Marcus Spiller | The Economics of Innovative Cities | |
| 11.00am – 11.30am: Break | ||
| 11.30am: Our opportunity | ||
| Rod Carr | Future of Education | |
| Karen Blincoe | Turning Crisis into Opportunity | |
| Hugh Morrison | Built Social Assets and Land | |
| Daniel Cullum | Rebuilding Christchurch’s Spirit | |
| 1.00pm – 14.00pm: Break | ||
| 2.00pm: Our humanity | ||
| Grant Schofield | Healthy City | |
| Grant Ryan | The Economic Cost of Being Boring | |
| Sacha McMeeking | Cultural Context and Long View | |
| Andie Spargo | Tragedy Plus Distance | |
| James Lunday | City of Culture | |
| 3.30pm – 4.00pm: Break | ||
| 4.00pm Our possibilities | ||
| Paul Downton | Building Neighbourhoods | |
| Helena Norberg-Hodge | The Economics of Happiness | |
| Gerry Brownlee | Welcome remarks | |
| Art Agnos | Lessons from San Francisco’s Recovery | |
Please note – due to unforeseen circumstances, Roger Sutton will be unable to join us at TEDxEQChCh.
We’ll be updating the list with new speakers, and speaker bios, as we have them.
