parramatta is gearing up to host a new wave of thinkers at the TEDxSydney Youth event this month at Riverside Theatres. A lineup of young leaders and visionaries will present their ideas on topics shaping the future, including technology, education, innovation, business, and transport.
Among the nine speakers are notable figures such as disability rights activist and Heartbreak High actress Chloe Hayden, Synbiote CEO Alinta Furnell, and model and advocate for visibility James Parr. These emerging leaders will share their unique perspectives on issues that matter today and tomorrow.
City of Parramatta chief executive Gail Connolly PSM sees this event as a significant opportunity for young people, especially those from Western Sydney, to make their voices heard. She believes TEDxSydney Youth is the perfect platform for inspiring the next generation of game-changers.
“We are an emerging global city with a big vision for a big future,” Ms Connolly said. “TEDxSydney Youth is an opportunity for our younger generation to get inspired and share their thoughts on what could make a real impact.”
Connolly also highlighted the city’s latest initiative, the Parramatta 2050 vision document, as a testament to innovative thinking. She encouraged everyone to explore the document for ideas that could shape a better future in Parramatta.
The event will also feature five winners from a competition held by the City of Parramatta in partnership with TEDxSydney Youth. These winners will pitch their ideas on what the future could look like under the leadership of their generation.
One of last year’s competition winners, 10-year-old Aidan Jin, recalled his experience with excitement and pride. “I was both nervous and excited to go on stage and talk about establishing Parramatta as the world’s first environmentally sustainable city,” Aidan said. He expressed concern about climate change and a strong desire to make a difference, adding that speaking at TEDxSydney Youth was an unforgettable experience.
TEDxSydney Youth will take place on Thursday, 29 August, from 9:15 am to 2 pm at Riverside Theatres. It promises to be a day filled with fresh ideas and inspiring talks from the leaders of tomorrow.
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