Speaker Applications open for 2019 event!
TEDx Lusaka speakers are most successful when they are passionate about their topic and can convey that passion to the audience.
Speakers | Announcement
TEDxLusaka would like to thank everyone who submitted proposals to speak at this years TEDxLusaka. Unfortunately we could not choose all of you but we appreciate the time and effort taken to submit. For those speakers who were successful we are excited and energised by the ideas, plans and inventions that you have brought to our attention. We look forward to having you speak at TEDxLusaka and wow our audience. Without further ado, this year our speakers are: Sipho Phiri Dolika Banda El Mukuka Yoram Siame Natasha Kaoma Gift Chansa Grieve Chelwa Mafipe Chunga Dennis Wolter Michelle Chimuka Daniel Bevington Laura Mitti Chembe Chipungu Dickson Jere Lars Stork Namaala Liebenthal Trevor Mumba
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Yes, you read that right. Tickets are available and on sale NOW at all branches of Umoyo Natural Health Stores. Tickets are K170 per person. Branch locations for Umoyo stores are: Lusaka Cosmopolitan Mall (0966 304 887) East Park Mall (0967 800 667) Arcades (0955 800 601) Kabulonga (Centro Mall) – Woodlands Mall (0967 800 313) Kitwe Mukuba Mall (0967 800 600) Why is there a fee to attend TEDxLusaka? TED does not pay speakers and neither does TEDxLusaka, so that cost is not passed on to you. The TEDxLusaka team do not get paid and neither do the speakers. Money collected from ticket fees is allocated back to the conference to support costs for venue, design and food at the event. Charging a fee means that TEDxLusaka can become a more self-sufficient organisation, ensuring that TEDxLusaka programming and events can be sustained into the future and that we can continue to reach new and broader audiences. How do I purchase a ticket to TEDxLusaka? You can buy a ticket for K170 from any branch of Umoyo in Lusaka (Arcades, East Park, Lifestyle Gym, Kabulonga, Woodlands, Cosmopolitan Mall), or Mukuba Mall in Kitwe, or from Computicket (located inside various branches of Shoprite). Where can I buy a VIP ticket for TEDxLusaka? Everyone who attends a TEDx conference is equal, so there are no special categories of tickets. Arrive early to secure a good seat. Who will be attending TEDxLusaka? The goal for TEDxLusaka is to provide a diverse place for people to share, engage and learn. Anyone who is interested in Ideas Worth Spreading is welcome to buy a ticket and attend. Arrive early to secure a good seat. Can children attend TEDxLusaka? There will be four (4) 90-minute sessions (not including breaks), and there is no entertainment. In this regard, TEDxLusaka is targeted at adults and may not be suitable for children. Umoyo stores are open Monday to Sunday from 8am – 6pm and you can call each branch to inquire about ticket availability. We urge all of our community to get their tickets as soon as possible! Don’t forget once you get your ticket, tag us and say, “I’m going to #TEDxLusaka”.
TEDxLusaka 2017 tickets loading…
You have heard the rumblings, whispers, rumors or even seen a tweet or two about tickets for 2017 but you will only hear the news on approved TEDxLusaka platforms such as this one. All we can say is that…. tickets will be available soon! A fun fact from TEDxLusaka 2016? Tickets were gone in 48 -72 hrs. People snatched up their tickets as quickly as they could. So when we do announce that tickets are available? Remember it will not be a drill. You will need to get your tickets as soon as possible and not waste a second ;-). Here are a few tips about getting tickets and examples of some of the question we will answer soon: Ticket FAQ’s When will tickets be available? We will inform our TEDxLusaka community as soon as we can. The tickets will be available in time for our community to get their tickets so they can attend the event on the 27th May 2017. What’s taking so long? There are a few things we need to make sure are in place. As a committee it is important we find the best options for our community to access tickets, especially for those outside of Lusaka. We also need to make sure that tickets are printed and that we have enough for he number of audience members we are licensed to host under the TEDx guidelines. Where will I find information about tickets? Follow our blog, instagram, twitter and like our Facebook page. ** Ticket FAQ’s will be updated as we get answers to your burning questions. Check back in as often as you can.