TEDxBozeman, Montana’s first and longest-running TEDx event, is pleased to announce its 2016 featured presenters and performers. Having received a record 72 applications this year, the TEDxBozeman team reviewed submissions with the challenge of selecting only 15 presenters. As the event has grown in notoriety, ever more individuals have applied for the opportunity to take the stage in this unique platform.
The goal of curating a lineup of individuals with fresh perspectives on varied topics is never easy to achieve. However, organizers aim to highlight presenters as diverse as the audience which they address. While TED mandates various rules and regulations that every locally-organized TEDx must follow, the TEDxBozeman team made the additional commitment to showcase only individuals with a connection to Montana.
A few such speakers include Thomas Jensen, whose contributions are changing the field of cancer research by allowing for high-resolution analysis of biopsy samples, and Andrew Nakas, a young entrepreneur and developer working on the cutting edge of virtual reality. Wildlife researcher Kira Cassidy will examine societal views of aging through the lens of group-living species, while choreographer Cathy Werner will bring aerial dancers to the TEDxBozeman stage.
Having selected the 2016 presenters, the all-volunteer team will now coach them in the weeks leading up to the April 9th event. Months of preparation culminates in a day of thoughtfully articulated, passionately delivered presentations meant to inform, inspire, and challenge audiences. This convergence of time, effort, and viewpoints helped inspire the 2016
TEDxBozeman theme of “Confluence.”
Full biographies and the complete lineup of presenters can be seen at www.tedxbozeman.com along with general information about this year’s upcoming event. TEDxBozeman 2016 will be held Saturday, April 9th at The Commons. Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks prior to the event.
Stay tuned to TEDxBozeman’s website and social media channels for additional announcements, or contact Executive Coordinator Brooke Leugers at info@tedxbozeman.com .