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TEDxQUTChange is an event hosted by the Queensland University of Technology in support of the TEDxChange team. The conference will consist of streaming videos of speakers at the TEDxChange event in Seattle, alongside live guest speakers.

Theme: Positive Disruption

Disruption is usually unwelcome. It represents conflict, chaos, and potential danger. We discourage disruptive behavior in our homes and our societies, often favoring passivity and compliance.

But disruption can be a positive - sometimes vital - catalyst for change. It can challenge old assumptions, ignite conversations, activate authorities and expose new possibilities. Disruption can shed a unique light on difficult issues, giving a fresh urgency and perspective to the challenges of our global community.

To solve the most intractable challenges in health and development, we need positive disruption. It is the path to true progress.

The program will run in two sessions:
Session 1: 2pm - 4:30pm
Session 2: 5pm - 8:00pm

Live speakers:
Felicity Briody
At the age of just 26, Felicity Briody, has been named in the AFR's top 100 Most Influential Women in Australia. Felicity is the co-founder of the Power of Engineering program, a not-for-profit organisation aiming to change the perception of engineering amongst female students, their teachers and parents, and the community in general. "All you need is to be passionate, imagine what is possible and get out there and share your ideas. You never know what will happen in the conversation or where it will lead,"

Manisha Senadeera
Manisha is an Electrical Engineering student at QUT and president of the QUT chapter of Engineerings Without Borders. As president, Manisha focuses on ensuring that all members within the chapter are provided with opportunities to learn and grow by being part of events and projects undertaken across the region. Manisha is extremely passionate about education and has been organising awareness events for students, such as Speaker Nights.

Other live speakers to be confirmed.
Full program and RSVP at http://tedxqutchange.eventbrite.com/#
Seats are limited

Date

04 April 2013