[1]Entrepreneurs, writers, artists and activists are among the 16 featured speakers for TEDxIndianapolis 2015 [2], taking place Oct. 20 at UIndy’s Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
The list was released today by the event organizers, who include several UIndy representatives. The university is a presenting sponsor for this fourth annual TEDxIndianapolis, which bears the theme “Keep It Simple.”
Covering such topics as art and design, sustainability, education, technology and entrepreneurship, the speakers are a varied lot that includes tech and food innovator Chris Baggott; Digital Democracy founder Emily Jacobi; musician, music producer and yogi Paul Mahern; The Nature Conservancy state director Mary McConnell; homeless advocate Maurice Young; and Creek Stewart, survival guide author and host of TV’s Fat Guys in the Woods. A full list of speakers and bios can be found here [3].
TEDx has sold out each year since its debut in Indianapolis. Again this year, seating is limited. Tickets are $89 and will go on sale July 20.
Read more about the event here [4]. Additional information can be found at www.TEDxIndianapolis.com [2].