So it’s been a week since our minds were challenged in the best possible way. We laughed, we cried, we nodded in agreement, we shook our heads in heads in disbelief, we caught up with old friends and met many new. TEDxQueenstown 2016 lived up to its theme of CONNEXIONS as we explored what these[...]
The day is approaching fast and we thought it would be more than useful for all you ticket holders to know more about what you can expect on the day of the event… Food and drink First and foremost, prepared to be fully catered for. We have absolutely everything covered when it comes to food[...]
Well it can be challenging and occasionally frustrating, it involves quite a few Saturday morning meetings and you will become well acquainted with your email inbox and google calendar. Volunteering for any organisation or event means that you are dedicating your time and resources without expecting anything in return. This all comes with the territory[...]
When I stepped through the doors of the Queenstown Memorial Center on April 19th, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect. It was my first TEDx event, and my first time at a large organized event in Queenstown. As an avid TED Talk viewer, I was looking forward to partaking in a day of intellectual[...]
1200AD (or thereabouts) – Polynesians were the first to explore and hunt in the area. Later, Maoris set up camp at the head of the lake, near modern day Glenorchy where they found beautiful pounamu (greenstone). They named Queenstown Tāhuna, meaning shallow bay. 1860 – William Gilbert Rees and fellow explorer, Nicholas Paul Baltasar von[...]
Hello mighty readers! We’re on the road again with new ideas, team members and all that is TEDxQueenstown. Coming to our amazing town on April 17th 2016. We thought for all you newbies out there we would give you some info as to what is TEDx? Where did it come from? What’s it all about?[...]
We are looking for new team members for our TEDxQueenstown 2016 Event to be held in April. Are you self-driven, enthusiastic and ready to commit to being part of our next fantastic event? We are particularly looking for people to fill the below roles. If you think you have the motivation and the skills we’re[...]
Lydia lives her dream everyday. She travels to opportunities worldwide as she sees fit, spends time with friends and at important occasions. Lydia lives her dream everyday. She works globally with leaders and women, supports charities and social entrepreneurs, and spends time with family and friends all around the world. And she can do this[...]