Welcome to TEDxPittsburgh: Weaving Futures! #tedxpgh
Whether you’re streaming online, following along on social media or attending in person, this evening is all about sharing ideas that are making an impact in our region that have lessons and inspiration to offer anyone tuning in around the world.
Our speakers and all-volunteer team have been creating this event for several months. We think of it as a mix tape of ideas, a new book added to our ongoing library of TEDxPittsburgh talks and the global TED library. We are grateful that you chose to join us and open your mind our speakers.
With gratitude,
Chris Daley and Sara Coffey, Co-Organizers
Event Emcees:
Tonight's program will be hosted by team members
Michelle King and Bridget Daley
Interview moderator: Courtney Williamson
Program
5:45pm - Doors and Innovation Corridor Open
Check in, meet other attendees and visit several exhibitions in our Innovation Corridor in the Alloy26 lobby.
6:30 Program Begins
Get settled and hear from our speakers
Sabrina Saunders Mosby - talk
Vivien Luk - talk
Ronna Davis Moore - interview
Dr. Andre Samuel - talk
FRZY - talk + performance
8:00 PM After Party and Reception
Join the speakers, team members and other attendees for light complimentary refreshments and plenty of good conversation.
Speakers
CEO of WORK, leading international efforts in full transparency at the first mile of recycling supply chains
Research biologist turned nonprofit founder & executive director of the Citizen Science Lab
CEO and Founder of Za'kiyah House); community leader working to reduce homelessness, recidivism, and addiction
President and CEO for Vibrant Pittsburgh
Emmy-award winning rapper
What Attendees Say
"Coming to a TEDx Pittsburgh is like a
'power recharge'
for you brain."
"Wonderfully engaging. Positive, uplifting,
as well as incredibly informative."
"It was a great experience all around. Should've been attending for years."