The first round of speakers and performers for TEDxSydney 2017 have been unveiled, and they include the likes of musicians Sarah Blasko and Ngaiire, comedian and singer Jordan Raskopoulos from The Axis of Awesome, Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes and Aboriginal elder and actor Uncle Jack Charles.
This year’s TEDxSydney, which will take place at ICC Sydney on 16th June, will also feature keynote speeches from the likes of Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Berkeley University, Tom Griffiths; Australian historian David Hunt and former Paralympic swimmer Sarah Houbolt.
Aside from talks and music performances, the eighth annual TEDxSydney is also promising films and “an innovative food program”.
View the full list of the TEDxSydney speakers and performers who’ve been announced so far, below.
To register for tickets and for more details, head to the TEDxSydney website.
TEDxSydney 2017 Keynote Speakers:
Mike Cannon-Brookes
Uncle Jack Charles
Jordan Raskopoulos
Tom Griffiths
Bronwyn King
David Hunt
Scott Griffiths
Judy Atkinson
David Power
Sarah Houbolt
TEDxSydney 2017 Musical Performers:
Sarah Blasko
Gawurra
Ngaiire