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.

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