TEDxMonteCarlo

TEDxMonteCarlo is a full-day conference that takes place once a year in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. It is designed to give our community, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

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Volunteering for the Arts TEDxMonteCarloSalon

On Tuesday the 21st of January 2020, TEDxMonteCarloSalon held its first Salon of the year, ‘Disruptive Creation in Arts’, for which we volunteered.

The event began with welcoming all the guests who came to watch the sold-out event, where we met three Arts experts: Eline de Kat (Artistic Director or the Monte-Carlo Opera), Toby Wright (Fine Arts painter), and Mark Armstrong (Director of Sotheby’s Monaco). It was incredibly interesting to meet everyone who all came from different backgrounds and countries. We hadn't realised before how well-known these TEDx events are.

To start the evening, we had the honor of having the students of the Académie de Danse perform an artistic dance on the music of John McLaughlin. The students split themselves in groups and choreographed the entire dance separately, fusing all of their ideas into one final piece. The result led to a poetic story of love and emotional impact which left the audience touched and motivated to delve into the artistic world even further.

Because we were busy organizing behind the scenes, we were unfortunately unable to watch most of the event. However, we experienced working together with and as a team in order to get things ready in a short space of time: getting the break-room set up and laying out the food and drinks, and cleaning up after to get everything back to how it was. The break was quite enjoyable, as it was far more relaxed than we were expecting and we got to hear a few people’s thoughts on the event. It was also really interesting to learn from experienced TEDxMonteCarloSalon volunteers how to work and what to do during this break whilst still keeping things enjoyable for ourselves.

The end of the event was a synthesis of everyone’s thoughts on the several presentations. Every member of the audience willing to share their thoughts, provided a different perspective to the topics, which sparked interesting reflections on today’s society and the impact of one’s cultural background on their views. Something memorable which was said was that we cannot compare modern art to classical art and decide which is ‘better,' as they are two completely different types of art and have been made for different purposes and audiences. It would be like comparing a cat and a dog - it is completely subjective. (We personally prefer classical art, as they seem to have a lot more meaning behind them and can tell an entire story just by looking at it, which we have never seen before in more modern art.)

The series of the TEDxMonteCarlo Salons could not have been initiated better without this first Salon. The event sparked inspiration and motivation among everyone attending and we cannot wait for the next Salon, which will only exceed our expectations. This volunteering experience was really fulfilling and certainly very different to how we presumed it to be! It was much less stressful than we’d originally thought, and we feel that it gave us a real idea of what the TEDx spirit is. Hopefully, we’ll get the chance to volunteer for TEDxMonteCarlo’s next Salon too!

By Emilie and Karolina

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TEDxMonteCarloSalon Gastronomy

A la table de TEDx

English version

Last week we were honored to be welcomed by the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort to host our 2nd edition of the TEDx Monte-Carlo Salon, the theme of which was Gastronomy.

Marcel Ravin, guest of honor and Michelin-starred chef at the hotel's restaurant, offered us his time, to answer a Q&A session with guests. He gave us also an exclusive interview about cooking and how he shares his passion with his Monegasque and international customers.

‘’ ‘There is no better cuisine, there is only good food’, said Paul Bocuse. This is my motto. It is only good if it is done with pure heart whatever the country you come from. … It's all about respecting the season and your client. ‘’

Based on these principles, we can discover the nutritional balances of olden days, the respect for nature and the environment (our previous theme) and as a result can find alternatives to feed people who cannot afford the required minimum or who live in agricultural deserts.

Indeed, food with insects, hydroponics or vegetable gardens on the rooftops of Monaco buildings were the topics that we shared and debated over a few bites of tapas and a glass of wine.

Following TED talk videos, some will have left the event with the desire to eat a baguette made from locusts’ flour, to create a kitchen garden on their balcony or to test chicken-therapy. A typical TEDxMonteCarlo Salon!

If you have any ideas that you want to put into action, if you have a need for inspiration and thinking outside the box or simply are keen to spend some time with us, come and participate to our 3rd edition Salon for which the subject will be:

Entrepreneurship and Technology.

It will take place on March 7th at the MonacoTech incubator.

A se revede.( translation from Monegasque : See you soon !)

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TEDxMonteCarloSalon Gastronomy

A la table de TEDx

French version

La semaine dernière nous avons eu l’honneur d’être accueillis par le Monte-Carlo Bay Hôtel & Resort pour animer notre deuxième édition du TEDxMonteCarloSalon dont la thématique était la Gastronomie.

Marcel Ravin, invité d’honneur et chef étoilé au guide Michelin du restaurant de l’hôtel, nous a offert de son temps pour répondre à une session de Questions/Réponses avec les invités et une interview exclusive à propos de la cuisine, sa passion, et comment il la partage avec sa clientèle monégasque et internationale.

« il n’y a pas de meilleure cuisine il n’y a que de la bonne cuisine disait Paul Bocuse. Elle n’est bonne que si on la fait avec son cœur quel que soit le pays d’où l’on vient. … Le tout c’est de respecter les saisons et son client »

En partant de ces principes, nous pouvons retrouver les équilibres nutritionnels d’antan, le respect de la nature et de l’environnement (thème précédent) et par conséquent de trouver des alternatives pour nourrir ceux qui n’ont pas les moyens nécessaires pour subvenir à leur besoin et qui vivent dans des déserts agricoles.

En effet, la nourriture avec les insectes, la culture hydroponique ou les potagers sur les toits de Monaco etaient les sujets abordés, partagées et débattues entre quelques bouchées de tapas et un verre de vin.

Lors de cette superbe soirée, certains seront repartis avec des envies de manger une baguette à la farine de criquets, de créer un potager sur son balcon ou de tester la poule-thérapie. Eh Oui c’est ça le TEDxMonteCarlo Salon!

Si vous avez des innovations ou des idées que vous souhaitez concrétiser, un besoin d’inspiration ou simplement de partager un moment avec nous, venez participer à la troisième édition de notre salon dont le sujet sera l’entrepreneuriat et la technologie le 7 mars prochain au sein de l’incubateur monégasque MonacoTech.

A se revede. 😉

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TEDxMonteCarlo at the CREM on the MonacoUSA special evening

#TEDxFamily - On Wednesday October 17th, TEDxMonteCarlo core team was present at the CREM to spread the word and announce the exciting news of our 4 TEDxMonteCarloSalons and the next flagship event in 2019.

Thanks to our board member Annette Anderson of MonacoUSA, who kindly hosted our team. Nazanine Matin presented TEDxMonteCarlo and had us relive the moments from our 2017 event. #joinourteam #TEDx #TEDxMonteCarlo #TED

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Kory Tarpenning

1. What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

My wife has been a great fan of TED for as long as we have had an internet connection, and introduced me to the incredible array of inspiring and interesting TED Talks online. We had many conversations about how much we would love to see TED brought to Monaco, and I would even have liked to have done it myself if I could have found the time. When I discovered Nazanine Matin and her team were creating TEDx in Monaco I was thrilled. TED brings ideas that are thought provoking and important, calling on people to tap into their higher selves, so when I was asked to be a part of the advisory board I accepted with enthusiasm.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

I am very fortunate that I am able to look back on my life so far and feel that I would advise my younger self to live by the same philosophies and principles that I have always lived by. Of course, like anyone, there are decisions that with the benefit of hindsight and experience I could have made differently and ended up with better outcomes, but that is part of the journey. I can look back and say that I have always done the best I could at the time. I would tell my younger self to be passionate and true, and hold yourself to the highest standards. Do not get discouraged when life is difficult, because adversity is part of life and growth. Be compassionate, loyal, humble and kind, and know the value of others. And always keep learning because education is all around you.

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

For me it is very important to have variety in my day, including personal time. I am very busy and often feel as though what I need most is a few extra hours in the day, or a few extra days in the week to get just a little bit more done, but I am involved in projects that are stimulating and interesting and expose me to a wonderful variety of interesting people. I could easily work from morning until night without taking a moment for anything else, but it is vital to also put aside time for oneself. Every day I make it a priority to spend time with my family, or go to the gym, or share a drink or a meal with friends. These moments keep us connected and human, and without them people can lose sight of what their work is for. Take a time out every day, and focus on yourself and the people you love, and spend a little time outside.

4. What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

I strongly believe that the key to good leadership is the people around you. By definition, a leader needs others in order to lead, but I do not think in terms of leaders and followers. A strong, effective leader works with collaborators whose opinions and ideas he or she respects and supports, and in turn is supported by. In order to lead, one must listen, and look for the strengths and weaknesses of others, as well as their own. When members of a group are open and benefiting from the collective strengths, the possibilities multiply. A good leader is one who can nurture what others have to offer and inspire collective growth including their own.

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Axel Hoppenot

1. What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

TEDx fits naturally with Monte-Carlo and its creative DNA fueled by thrill, pleasure and surprise. TEDxMonteCarlo also contributes in positioning Monaco at the crossroads of movers and shakers. Inspiring talks encourage creativity and entrepreneurship. They also reveal talents and put brains at work with fresh disruptive thinking. I find it personally rewarding to take an active part in the benevolent teamwork behind the development of this excellent thought leadership platform.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

Write 10 things you'll want to achieve in your life to make you happy and proud, and start setting up the corresponding game-plan and roadmap. Then plan progress reviews and read again just as new inspiring opportunities arise, while remaining true to your guidelines and values! Time flies too fast and requires focus on what matters most.

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

Have at least a passion besides your job. Share more.

4. What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” was certainly a wonderful recent example of leadership in action. From a more professional standpoint, probably the way American Express defined and placed its ‘blue box values’ at the heart of its definition of leadership, of its approach to assessing talents and running the business. A very pragmatic yet inspiring way of aligning action and DNA. It’s about the brand promise (customer commitment, quality, integrity), how you keep the promise (teamwork, respect for people, good citizenship, personal accountability) and the result (will to win). Everyone is assessed on their ability to reach their measurable goals as well as the leadership values demonstrated while reaching the goals.

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Hilde Haneuse

1.     What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

I have been watching TED Talks so often since my son Tom showed me the first one. To me TEDx is a great way to contribute to a better world so when Marieke asked me to join the team I was very happy as the values correspond to my own.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

Dare, go for it, .... it might start with a dream, but don't only dream about it, DO it.

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

Take 10 minutes every day to be grateful for what you have. That could be my personal TEDx Talk :-)

4. What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

Confucius wrote: "Joy is in everything, you must know how to extract it." My road is not an easy one, so I embrace this philosophy ... Being happy is wanting to be happy...

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Andrew Knox

1. What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

Nazanine Matin!... and the fantastic feedback received from friends that attended last year’s event.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

Travel the world, follow your passion not the money, and ask this question of as many older people as you can.

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

Download the headspace app, and do a short session a day.

4. What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

It's easier to sleep at night if you have done the right thing, and asked your people to do likewise. Shortcuts may not be the best route.

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Alex Albertini

1. What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

TED Talks have always inspired me, I have attended my first TEDx event last year at TEDxMonteCarlo2016 and I was amazed by the diversity of the subjects and the quality of the speakers. Having such an event in Monaco, organized with such a level of professionalism, with students and volunteers, it was just refreshingly inspiring. It is for me an honor to be able to contribute and to be part of the team.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

Dream big and aim for the sky. My younger self would always try to find problems to every solution. It is now clear to me that we should focus on the end game and towards the achievements, the problems will come along but as long as you keep your eye on your goal, you will always find a solution.

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

Breathe, take moments during your day to stop for a few seconds and breathe, close your eyes, try to stop thinking and breathe, feeling your environment. If you are in the nature it is even more important to embrace your surroundings and enjoy every moment. Living in the moment is the most difficult thing.

Before a stressing moment, breathe! Before any important decision, breathe! Your brain will be able to choose wisely. Breathe deeply and you will feel an instant relief that will enable you to enjoy your time with yourself and your partners more closely.

4. What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

Lead with values, our deep values make us who we are, and values define what companies are. Values unite! They are the core of what we represent and simple definitions of what a company represents. Employees with shared values embedded in their education will work in harmony and leading them becomes a natural process.

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Andrew Gallagher

1. What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

I have always found the online TED talks inspiring and the chance to create the ‘TED’ experience in Monaco was impossible to resist. Nazanine previously produced a TEDx conference whilst doing an MBA and, despite limited resources, it was a great success. The first TEDxMonteCarlo was a chance to reach a wider audience with a professional production but there were also legal and organizational challenges staging such an important event using a team of volunteers. Fortunately potential speakers and team members were extremely enthusiastic with almost everyone we approached agreeing to be involved. As the second TEDxMonteCarlo is planned to be twice the size of the first the challenge is undiminished.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

Spend more time thinking, as Henry Ford said “Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.”

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

I try to exercise when I can, I also watch TED talks as they are exercise for the mind.

4. What‘s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

Leadership is not a popularity contest, the key is to do what is right for the business.

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Inspiration Board at TEDxMonteCarlo with Annette Anderson

1. What inspired you to become a member of the TEDxMonteCarlo Advisory Board?

When I first attended TEDxIUM, I realized that here was another opportunity for Monaco to show the world what the Monte-Carlo community is all about: innovation and creativity, protecting the planet and the people who live on it.  I love the fact that TEDxMonteCarlo speakers and their “ideas worth spreading” will be seen all over the world on the Internet. Being on the Board gives me personally another chance to be a cheerleader for the “real Monaco” team.

2. What advice would you give to your younger self?

I doubt that my younger “too busy” self would have listened but I’ve certainly come to believe that “we’re here for a good time, not a long time.”  How we use our precious time is our legacy.....it will be how we are remembered. Did we fill our lives with tasks or did we fill our lives with happiness, ours and those whose lives we touch.

3. What do you do to live a balanced life/ If you could recommend one daily activity in order to improve our lives, what would that be?

If you are lucky enough, like me, to have people in your life who support you with unconditional love then balance comes easy. It’s all about staying in the present and not being bogged down in the past or daydreaming in the future, which helps you feel grateful for everything you have.

4. What‘s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and how is it valuable?

I think leadership is all about making sure that everybody with an oar in a lifeboat knows which direction they’re heading.  I’m lucky to work with Kate and Didier who founded STARS’N’BARS. Their vision for their business has always been very clear----and they have communicated it effectively to others---- which has made the rowing a whole lot easier even in the roughest seas.

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“Dream Big” by Alexia Barrier

Read More on Alexia’s Tumblr Blog HERE

It’s not one of these basic sentences you have​ already heard​,​ or one​ that​ kings of “self​-​est​ee​m therapy” can throw at your face as a magical thing… It is something I experienced again, not later than yesterday.

One of my dreams was to be able to tell the story of my precious moments at sea to the entire world. Ever since my beloved friend JMB showed me a TEDx, 3 years ago, I have wanted to give it a try…to be part of a TEDx. I was too shy to apply, but my lucky star came to me with an offer to take part in TEDx Monte Carlo 2016. It was yesterday, and it was one of my best birthday gift ever, being a speaker at this most powerful event.TEDx Monte Carlo was amazing for many reasons. The strongest one for me: there are so many beautiful people in the world. Speakers in Monaco where making me laugh, cry, think or even blush… Feeling fully in love with life. It was a special day. I had the chance, to spread my ideas to the world. 10 minutes to tell the world how precious my dreams are, and how wonderful it all becomes when they come to life.The chance to realize again, that I am not the only one in this world dreaming and working hard towards my dreams. I would like to give many, many thanks to TEDx organisation, for getting me involved in this adventure. Nazanine, Marieke you are superstars. And the volunteer team… When you see how hard they work, you cannot be lazy on stage. To Arnaud, my TEDx coach, for giving me the tools to go from a twisted speech to a tellable story.

To my friends, my family, all the ones that have supported me during the preparation, wherever I was during these last days. To the people who have sent me hundreds of birthday messages. You know, that helped me a lot, at least to take my head out of the stress while I was reading them. 

“Dreaming big” is the best thing that can happen to you in life.

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Monaco Celebrates 150 Years

By Fatoumata Froissart

Be part of the legend of Monte-Carlo as it celebrates the 150th Anniversary of its name in 2016! 

Around the world there are landmarks (such as Timbuktu) that everyone has heard or dreamt about: Monte-Carlo is one of them!

At a time when Prince Charles III was struggling to pull his country out of poverty after the major loss of the cities which were his main source of economy through taxes, the idea of creating a casino business came up.

In 1863,” The Magician”, François Blanc, came from Bad Hombourg where he had turned a mere little town into a new Eldorado, and created from scratch the new district of Monaco, first called “Spelunca”.

The jewel of the Principality is the result of the strong will of a visionary Prince, supported by great professionals, not only in business but also in art, to reach at each single level elegance and excellence!

In June 1866, after 3 years only of activity, the success was so high they decided to change the name of this new district from Spelunca meaning “cave” into an elegant one: Monte-Carlo (Mount of Charles).

This name was much more appropriate to welcome all the Royal Highnesses, the European aristocrats, or the tycoons of industry who made of this part of Monaco a legend and The Place to be!

Photo Credit: Wiki's Commons license "Author: Photographer not identified [possibly Jean Gilletta (1856–1933)]"

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5 bonnes raisons d’assister à un événement TEDx

Vous connaissez et vous visionnez peut être même des TED de temps en temps, ces conférences de 18 minutes maximum données par des esprits brillants dans leur domaine pour partager leurs idées avec le  monde. Parce que c’est bien de cela qu’il s’agit : de conférences pour faire avancer les idées (« ideas worth spreading »). Bien sûr, consulter ces vidéos directement sur le site internet ou depuis l’application mobile (très pratique !), est déjà en soit une expérience incroyable. Mais si vous n’avez jamais ASSISTE à un événement TEDx, vous passez probablement à côté d’une opportunité rare. Alors si vous vivez sur Monaco, Nice ou tout simplement sur la Côte d’Azur, TEDxMonteCarlo est l’événement 2016 à ne pas manquer !

Besoin d’en savoir plus sur TEDx et des raisons pour lesquelles vous ne devriez pas simplement consulter les vidéos ? Suivez le guide !

Motivation

Nous avons tous besoin de motivation dans tous les aspects de notre existence. Peu importe quel est notre objectif, la motivation nous permet d’accélérer nos rêves et d’atteindre notre objectif. Les speakers TEDx sont des intervenants de tous pays et tous horizons, avec des expériences et des expertises très diverses. Cependant, ils sont tous animés d’une chose terriblement motivante (et contagieuse) : la passion. Les écouter vous apporte non seulement une ouverture sur le monde mais aussi une puissante dose de motivation. Après cet événement, vous serez prêt à déplacer des montagnes !  

Quelques exemples de speakers que vous pourrez écouter au TEDxMonteCarlo: 

 Alexia Barrier : navigatrice et entrepreneur

Philippe Legrain : économiste politique et journaliste

Dr. Françoise Meunier : Directrice des Projets Spéciaux de l’Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche et Traitement du Cancer

http://www.tedxmontecarlo.com/speakers

Inspiration

Les speakers TEDx viennent partager leur histoire et sont une véritable source d’inspiration. On a souvent l’impression de ne pas pouvoir accomplir ses rêves ; ils vous prouveront qu’il n’en est rien et changeront votre façon de penser. Pourquoi ? Parce que les speakers  TEDx sont la définition même du succès. Leur vision, leur enthousiasme et leur motivation sont contagieux et sauront vous inspirer. Ne manquez pas cette occasion unique d’être inspiré non pas par une seule personne mais par plus d’une dizaine d’intervenants lors de cet événement unique.  Cela vous apportera tant au niveau personnel que professionnel.

Créativité et ouverture d’esprit

La curiosité intellectuelle, l’attrait pour les idées différentes et le partage des idées, voilà ce qui rassemble les TEDx fans. N’est-ce pas au final grisant d’apprendre des choses nouvelles, que l’on aurait sans doute pas l’idée d’essayer de connaitre habituellement ? Assister à un événement TEDx, c’est un peu comme partir en voyage : on va de découverte en découverte, on rencontre des personnes différentes qui nous parlent de choses qu’on ne connait ou maitrise pas nécessairement (voire pas du tout !) et partagent avec nous des idées nouvelles, des concepts qui nous forcent à réfléchir. Tout cela contribue inévitablement à ouvrir notre esprit, à nous faire explorer de nouveaux horizons, des choses qui influent positivement sur notre créativité. Vous serez contaminé par cette énergie incroyable qui règne lors des événements TEDx et serez vous-même amenés à en parler autour de vous après cette expérience, à partager ce que vous avez appris, à diffuser à votre tour ces idées pour les faire avancer !

Partage

Assister à un événement TEDx, pour la première comme pour la 10ème fois, c’est toujours une expérience unique. Et comme d’autres expériences mémorables, pourquoi ne pas la partager avec les personnes de votre entourage ? Cela peut être l’occasion d’y assister entre amis, en famille, et d’échanger par la suite. Cela peut également être une excellente occasion d’y convier vos clients, en leur offrant l’opportunité d’assister à un événement auquel ils n’auraient peut-être pas l’idée d’assister. Non seulement vous pourrez vous entretenir avec eux de cet événement par la suite, mais vous serez perçu comme différent, tant dans vos idées d’actions à mener auprès de vos clients, que dans l’image que cela véhicule de vous et de votre société.

Cela va de pair avec la motivation. Les événements TEDx ont pour objectif de nous ouvrir l’esprit, à diffuser des idées et par conséquent, à  nous inciter à avoir des idées nous-mêmes. Ces hommes et ces femmes finalement ordinaires, qui viennent nous parler de leurs expériences, leurs découvertes, leurs recherches, nous donnent l’image que tout est possible et que finalement, nous aussi, nous pouvons avoir une idée ou une vision qui peut changer notre vie. Tout est une question d’environnement et d’état d’esprit positif. Le talent ne suffit pas à accomplir de grandes choses s’il n’y a pas la confiance en soi, une chose que peut apporter un événement TEDx.

L’événement TEDxMonteCarlo est pour vous l’occasion de vivre une expérience unique et mémorable. Inscrivez-vous sans plus attendre en cliquant sur ce lien http://www.tedxmontecarlo.com/tickets

Le 26 novembre, votre vie va peut-être changée, cela va être une expérience époustouflante.

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Meet the Team of TEDxMonteCarlo!

Welcome to the Official blog of TEDxMonteCarlo! We are very excited to launch the first of what we hope will be a long and successful future for TEDx in the Principality of Monaco. The event will be held on November 26, 2016, with the mission to connect the community, inspire innovation and foster visionary ideas. We have already been planning for the past six months, and here is the place where you can read about everything that we are working on in expectation of this exciting event!

To start, we would like to introduce you to our diverse and experienced team, whose efforts are making the entire thing possible. All together, we come from 13 different countries and span a total of 10 languages.

Leading the team is licensee and curator Nazanine Matin. Originally from Iran, Nazanine was also the organizer of TEDxIUM in 2014 while pursuing her MBA at the International University of Monaco. Nazanine has brought together our entire team and is inspiring and motivating us all every step along the way.

As Co-Organizer and Speaker Lead, we have Marieke van den Wall Bake (Dutch), who was also a speaker at TEDxIUM . Her experience with the previous event has enabled her to work together with the speakers to give them everything they need to prepare, as she knows first hand what it is like to be a speaker.

On the communications team, we have Tracy Rohan (Irish) who has been responsible for communications, PR, and media. You have probably found this blog from our website, which was designed by team member Rainer Brunotte (German). Rainer is also responsible for all our event branding and graphic design.

While part of the team is focused on promoting the event, another part is dedicated to the event itself, and this is our Production team, led by Yann Coelenbier (French) and assisted by Ediz Erguc (Turkish) and Quinn Pendleton (American). All three have a background in events, and Quinn and Ediz are familiar with the world of the stage as they are both former dancers in the Ballets de Monte Carlo. Amrita Martis (Indian) is responsible for all ticketing,which will go on-sale beginning in September. Marissa Gordon (American) is helping to plan the daily activities, including many fun things for TEDxers to take part in throughout the day.

Nothing could be possible without the sponsorship of our partners, and on this division we have Malina Urbanowicz (Polish) who works together with Nazanine to grow our support from donors. All of our team is coordinated by HR manager Siri Trang Khalsa (American), and all photographs are by team member James Pouliot (American). We are also very happy to have our intern, Alyssa Thevenin (French) who is helping every member of the team and in turn gaining a great experience to take with her as she continues her studies in the fall at SKEMA Business School in Sophia Antipolis. We also have a dedicated “on-call” team made up of Daniela Nosenzo (Italian), Victoria Kuzmina (Russian), Ocean Girard (French), Maximilienne Acquarone (Canadian), and Segolene Boutin (French).

The team couldn’t do it all without the guidance and help of our 7 advisory board members who also dedicate time on a monthly basis to our project and know the ins & outs of the principality. Our advisory members are Annette Anderson (Stars n Bars, Monaco USA), Sandrine Camia (Monaco Convention Bureau), Andrew Gallagher (Moore Stephens) Mark Hillsdon (LikeBike), Axel Hoppenot (Société des Bains de Mer), Yannick Quentel (Monaco Côte d’Azur Business Hub), and Dr. Michael Sagner (Director SARENA Medical Center).

Now that you have met our team, it’s soon time to hear more about our theme and a glimpse at who will be the key part of our TEDx event. Stay tuned next month for a feature on our program. In the meantime, stay updated with our news on Facebook and Twitter!