On 24 February 2021, we gave prospective TEDxers a chance to meet and interact with us, the #HumansBehindTEDxCapeTown, to find out whether they could see themselves as a [future] member of the team.
While 2021 may feel a bit different from other years, we came together to host our annual Open Day Xperience (completely virtually, of course!).
Have you ever wondered who volunteers behind the scenes at TEDxCapeTown? Perhaps you’ve watched a couple of TED talks or attended a few of our past events, and are curious to learn more.
What a year it’s been!
From meeting on the streets of Cape Town in February, to running our 10-part digital programme: Intersections of Change, we’re taking a look at the numerous events and ideas worth spreading that made up the 2020 TEDxCapeTown calendar year.
TEDxCapeTown collaborated with TEDxYouth@CapeTown to bring Caitlyn Roux to the Intersections of Change stage and host the first ever virtual workshop of the series. This workshop was all about change: accepting change, how perception is everything and how life is up to you. Missed the workshop? Let’s take you through it.
TEDxCapeTown collaborated with TEDxYouth@CapeTown to bring Vuyo Joboda, Velani Mboweni, Lusanda Worsley and Caitlyn Roux to the Intersections of Change stage. These past youth speakers provided practical tips for anyone wondering “Where To From Here?” or looking to try something new.
in 1999, David Parry-Davies hung up his suit and tie in corporate London and returned to South Africa to pursue his true calling: Environmental Conservation.
While on our Intersections of Change virtual stage to tackle the question: “The Climate is Changing. Why Aren’t We?”, David provided 3 ways we can all address the climate crisis.
Khanyi Chaba climbs mountains, champions ethical leadership and heads up sustainable development at one of Africa’s largest insurance companies (Old Mutual Limited).
She took to the TEDxJohannesburgSalon stage with, ‘Tackling climate change is like climbing a mountain’ wherein she compares how the same approach to reaching mountain peaks is the one needed to tackle climate change.
She joined Conversation 6 of our Intersections of Change digital series to tackle the question: “The Climate is Changing. Why Aren’t We?”
Claire Janisch is the owner of Biomimicry SA and a qualified chemical engineer in industrial ecology. She took to our virtual stage for “Humanity Aligning Closer to Nature” - Conversation 5 of Intersections of Change - to discuss biomimicry and the impressive role mimicking nature can have in solving problems.
This conversation aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the human position in the biosphere and how we can make the necessary changes to protect our planet.
Ian McCallum, an analytical psychologist, writer and specialist wilderness guide took to our virtual stage for “Humanity Aligning Closer to Nature”, Conversation 5 of Intersections of Change, to discuss four key challenges facing our species.
This conversation aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the human position in the biosphere and how we can make the necessary changes to protect our planet.
Dr Eve, past TEDxCapeTown speaker, a couple and sex therapist and acclaimed author, joined Conversation 4 of our Intersections of Change digital series to speak to our “Decade of Womxn” theme.
She joined our panel of forefront gender activists and gender equality thought leaders to give us her insight on how we can achieve the UN’s gender equality goals by 2030.
Shimmy Isaacs, award-winning comedienne, actress and writer, joined Conversation 4 of our Intersections of Change digital series to speak to our “Decade of Womxn” theme, and encourage womxn to claim their voices and speak up.
The 'Decade of Womxn" panel of forefront gender activists and gender equality thought leaders gave us insights on how we can achieve the UN’s gender equality goals by 2030.
Dr. Sindiwe Magona, past TEDxCapeTownWomen speaker, author and teacher, joined Conversation 4 of our Intersections of Change digital series to speak to our “Decade of Womxn” theme.
She joined our panel of forefront gender activists and gender equality thought leaders to give us her insight on how we can achieve the UN’s gender equality goals by 2030. According to Dr. Magona, it starts with grabbing hold of your narrative.
Behind each of our events is a group of dedicated volunteers or, as we like to call them: the #HumansBehindTEDxCapeTown. Get to know who they are, what they do and what keeps them going through this series of interviews. Say hello to Sarka Svoboda from our Brand Communications team.
Velani Mboweni is the Co-Founder and CEO of LULA, an award-winning mobility startup that connects company commuters to private shuttles to enable sustainable and productive commuting in Africa.
This serial entrepreneur started his journey 13 years ago, when he sold airtime to classmates via SMS-based protocol apps. Velani went on to start two more ventures - an assignment delivery business at the University of Cape Town and a social venture called Phambili Mzansi.
Lusanda Worsley is well known in the South African advertising space as a strategist, entrepreneur, and innovative leader of Empire Experiential. She began Empire Experiential to provide a platform for young African talented creatives to grow and innovate.
Caitlyn Roux is a speaker, Brand Strategy Honours graduate from the Vega school, and Transformation Life Coach in the making. She took to the TEDxYouth@CapeTown stage in 2017 with a talk that has since been viewed 1.2 million times, “Self-Love, be Intentional” and reminded thousands of people about the importance of prioritising a relationship with oneself.
Vuyo Joboda is a Global Author, Entrepreneur, International speaker, Talk-show host, Producer, Director, MC currently studying film and media at The University of Cape Town. She is also the proud Founder and CEO of VN (The Vuyo Joboda Network).
[Featured at our #JoinTheCountdown event: How we can change so that the climate doesn't have to]
Joshua is a retired mining engineer, serial business builder, business trainer, coach, and mentor. He is the Founder and Chief Enabler of Enterprising Africa Regional Network (Pty) Limited (EARN), purpose-driven organisation, with a goal to create global impact through the development of a new generation of successful African Entrepreneurs.
[Featured at our #JoinTheCountdown event: How we can change so that the climate doesn't have to]
Candice Mostert is the founder of Waste-ED, and runs an education and action based project. Waste-ED implement and manage waste to resource systems as well as collect and build with ecobricks.
[Featured at our #JoinTheCountdown event: How we can change so that the climate doesn't have to]
Andrew Ardington is the founder of RegenAg SA, The Regenerative Agricultural Association of South Africa, a nonprofit, education, and advocacy organisation that is working to stop the catastrophic consequences of Industrial Agriculture by facilitating farmers and consumers in transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture.
[Featured at our #JoinTheCountdown event: How we can change so that the climate doesn't have to]
Chad Robertson, CEO and Co-Founder of Regenize, is a social entrepreneur from Cape Town, focused on creating solutions that result in positive social and environmental impact using technology and innovation.
[Featured at our #JoinTheCountdown event: How we can change so that the climate doesn't have to]
Bronwyn Jones is the owner of Bokashi Bran, an environmentally concerned bokashi manufacturer aimed at reducing global warming through diverting food waste from landfills.
[Featured at our #JoinTheCountdown event: How we can change so that the climate doesn't have to]
Abe Cambridge is a serial energy entrepreneur with an academic background in climate science and solar energy. He is one of ESI Africa's "African Energy Elites" and the company he founded, Sun Exchange, was named one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa by Fast Company for its disruptive approach to solar finance.
We've selected messages and ideas from past TEDxCapeTown speakers that remind us where we come from, where we've been and where we are going.
