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The organizers of TEDxDayton have announced the lineup of speakers for this year’s annual Signature Event at the Victoria Theatre on Friday, October 11.

Seventeen speakers will take the stage to give the talk of their lives in the TEDx spirit of ideas worth spreading and sharing. All are from or have strong ties to the Dayton region and were selected after auditioning with the TEDxDayton Speakers Committee, which includes numerous former speakers.
“We’re pleased that this year, for the first time, all of our speakers came to us naturally through the application and audition process,” said John Owen, co-chair of the event. “Nearly 200 people applied this year to audition, and more than 50 people auditioned. Our community has so many smart, creative people with great ideas worth sharing.”

Introducing the… 2019 TEDxDayton Speakers! Performers to be announced soon. Anna Baugham Singer-songwriter Sharing her experience of writing a song every day for 90 days, and what it taught her. Criswell Davis Hardwood Expert Sharing the importance of wood in design and architecture, and how it affects people’s lives and feelings. Brandy Foster Generalist Sharing the value of generalists in a world full of specialists. Estelle Gibson Financial Coach Sharing the importance of financial independence, especially for women. Jennie Hempstead Communication Designer Sharing how graphic note-taking can boost listening and help our memories. Kenston Henderson Sr. Hope Dealer Sharing how to accomplish racial reconciliation in today’s polarized society. Benjamin Holmes Data Scientist Sharing the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. Jad Mubaslat Bitcoin Advocate Sharing the history of money and how it has led to cybercurrency such as Bitcoin. Luther Palmer Math Evangelist Sharing how mathematics can be applied to solving important community problems. Crystal Phillips Educator Sharing how she went from being a struggling student to an adult educator, and what children need from their teachers. Daunielle Rasmussen Theatre Director Sharing how the theatre industry is changing to attract younger audiences. Mary Rogero Patient Agitator Sharing how kitchens have evolved to take on special importance in our home lives. Donna Sanchez Recovering Overtalker Sharing how she went a month without speaking, and what it taught her. Sid Thatham Engineer Sharing the power and cultural importance of online memes. Connie Vaughn Math Person Sharing how anyone can be a “math person.” Dean Waggenspack Career Coach Sharing how society should rethink and reimagine retirement. Herbert Woodward Martin Poet Sharing about Dayton poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and his literary legacy. Emcee: Mark Bailey Jr. Project Architect Emceeing TEDxDayton 2019 on Friday, October 11 at the Victoria Theatre. Purchase Tickets Here! All proceeds directly support future TEDxDayton programming and events like TEDxYouth@Dayton, and the TEDxDaytonSalon events. ❌ Learn more about ticket options/prices here: Ticket Center Stage | TEDxDayton. ❌ For additional information, visit TEDxDayton.com or our social media.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)About TED TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, often in the form of short talks delivered by leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED conferences, including our annual gathering in Vancouver, as well as TEDWomen, intimate TED Salons and thousands of independently organized TEDx events around the world. Videos of these talks are made available, free, on TED.com and other platforms. Audio versions of the talks from TED2019 will also be published to TED’s podcast TED Talks Daily, available on Apple Podcasts and all other podcast platforms. TED’s open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; TEDx, which licenses thousands of individuals and groups to host local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities; the Audacious Project, which surfaces and funds critical ideas that have the potential to impact millions of lives; TEDSummit, which gathers the most engaged members of the global TED community for brainstorms, discussions, performances, workshops and an eclectic program of mainstage talks; and the educational initiative TED-Ed. TED also has a library of original podcasts, including The TED Interview with Chris Anderson, Sincerely, X, and one of Apple Podcasts’ most downloaded new shows of 2018, WorkLife with Adam Grant. Follow TED on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TEDTalks, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TED, on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ted and on Snapchat at tedtalkshq.

The 7^th annual TEDxDayton signature event is now accepting applications from community members. The event will take place on Friday, October 11 at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton, OH.

TEDxDayton 2018 Photo Credit: Knack Creative

TEDxDayton’s mission is to bring the spirit of ideas worth spreading to deep conversation and connections within the community. The event will feature TED’s signature format of brief talks, demonstrations and performances meant to inspire learning and curiosity while encouraging meaningful conversation.

In search of this year’s presenters, the Speakers Committee has issued a “Call for Speakers” on the TEDxDayton website. Applicants, who do not have to be professional speakers, can apply at tedxdayton.com/signature-event. TEDxDayton is looking for diverse topics from diverse speakers who can deliver a focused, thought-provoking message in about ten minutes.

The theme for this year’s signature event is “CONNECT.”

“Each year we receive feedback from the audience that one of the highlights of TEDxDayton is the opportunity to connect with Daytonians from all walks of life and perspectives, and it is fitting TEDxDayton recognizes the value of those connections,” said Brenden Wynn, who is co-chairing this year’s Speakers Committee along with Cory Owen and Lance Salyers.

“Staying true to a core tenant of TEDxDayton, we are looking for speakers who have a big idea worth sharing,” continued Wynn. “This can be a new idea, or a unique perspective on an existing idea. While a talk doesn’t have be formed around the idea of ‘connection,’ we do hope our slate of speakers can connect with their audience in a way that keeps their idea worth sharing alive long after the event.”

Aspiring speakers should complete an application by March 24. The Speakers Committee will review applications and invite selected candidates to auditions that will take place on May 6, 7, 11 and 14. Those selected to be TEDxDayton 2019 signature event speakers will be notified within a few weeks following auditions.

For inquiries regarding the application process, email Brenden Wynn at [email protected].