FOLSOM, Calif. — TEDxFolsom is a speaker series aiming to foster and spread ideas within the Folsom community and beyond being held Saturday at the Harris Center.
The TED Conference, now an annual event each spring in Vancouver, British Columbia, provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized, according to the TEDxFolsom website. “TED” stands for technology, entertainment and design.
Matthew Loughran, TEDxFolsom’s executive director, told ABC10 the event encourages a community of innovation, inspiration and collaboration.
“Folsom, with its rich history, vibrant community and forward-thinking spirit, is the perfect backdrop for such an event,” Loughran said. “The city's blend of natural beauty and technological advancement creates an ideal environment for sparking creative discussions and nurturing innovative solutions.”
He said hosting TEDxFolsom underscores commitment to driving positive change and highlighting the unique contributions of our community.
Doors open at 9 a.m., and the event starts at 10 a.m. Lunch will offer three food trucks, including Cousins Maine Lobster, Limon Y Sal and Kado’s Asian Grill.
Tickets are available HERE. Prices range from $52 to $107.
Here are the following speakers and their topics, according to a preliminary guide to the event:
Aryana Althaha | Influencer, author, actor
Topic: Children of Immigrants: The Risk and Necessity of Vulnerability
Jacob Rangel | Copywriter, prompt engineer, storyteller
Topic: Navigating Our AI Odyssey with Human Intelligence
Tiffani Sharp | Attorney, investment advisor
Topic: Reimagined Wealth: Transforming Financial Narratives for Undervalued Communities
Kaleem Joy | Midwife
Topic: The Pregnancy of Ideas: Paralleling Ideation and Fetal Development
Daniel Farber Huang | Journalist, photographer
Topic: Preserving Banned Books for Eternity in the Arctic Permafrost
Jill Osur | Entrepreneur
Topic: Leading with Full Capacity Thinking
Charles Gellman | CEO and co-founder, HiDO Health
Topic: AI Robotics Transforming Healthcare
Brook Wineland | Engineer, coach, two-time CEO
Topic: The Way We Think About AI is Dead Wrong
Rishi Ambavanekar | Entrepreneur
Topic: Neurotechnology: The Next Step in Human Evolution
Catlin Tucker | Author, international trainer
Topic: Reimagine Teaching & Learning: A Resilient and Sustainable Approach
Justin Black | Author, speaker, entrepreneur
Topic: Transforming Generational Trauma into Family Success
Liz Coleman | Professor, coach
Topic: Deepen Your Connections: One PAUSE at a Time
Janice Burt | Interpreter, actor, author
Topic: - One Fear Per Year: A Personal Growth Hack That Changes Everything
