Mustafa Afşin Ersoy Hall (CLA21)
Within the framework of TEDx, Eastern Mediterranean University is organizing a conference entitled “Motiva Crea Innova 8” at Mustafa Afşin Ersoy Hall on Friday, 14 November 2014.
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sözen will participate in the event as one of the main speakers with his talk entitled “How to Establish Positive Peace in Cyprus” and Girne American University Business and Economics Faculty academic staff member Assist. Prof. Dr. Lawrence Emeagwali will be talking about “Sustainable Peace: Is It Really Possible?”. EMU Architecture Department PhD student and research assistant Ugo Elinwa will also be delivering a speech entitled “Contributing to the Community Development” during the aforesaid event.
What is TED and TEDx?
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a four-day journey into the future.” The diverse audience — CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists — is almost as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono.
Speakers at TED events - some of the world’s most fascinating, innovative and influential individuals - are challenged to give “the talk of their life” in 18 minutes or less. Attendees are as exceptional as the speakers. Sharing happens from the stage or in the lounge. It’s the conversation that will change your life.
As the new extension initiative of the TED organization, TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community. The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. Officially, the ‘x’ in TEDx stands for independently organized TED event which is filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking videos and mind-blowing conversations.
