SãoTomé
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Theme: Transcendence

This event occurred on
June 25, 2016
2:00pm - 6:00pm GMT
(UTC +0hrs)
Sao Tome, São Tomé
Sao Tome and Principe

TEDxSãoTomé brings the brightest minds of Sao Tome and Principe and beyond to Sao Tome for an annual event based on sharing ideas worth spreading.

Pestana São Tomé
Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho
Sao Tome, São Tomé, 851
Sao Tome and Principe
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Abel Bom Jesus

Farmer
Abel Bom Jesus is a name currently recognized for his valence in the agribusiness and entrepreneurship. However, his skills do not stop there : earth lover, a full time farmer, Abel above all is a dreamer and visionary steady on the idea that it is possible to develop the country through agriculture. Comedian in his spare time, Abel also reveals artistic vein and promotes the forro language teaching in the country.

African Caravan

actors
African caravan is a group of young actors and directors established in 2003, with a collectivist working method. With aim of popularizing the theatrical production, this group has been demarcated in the raising awareness in various media (radio and TV) and directly with communities through their work. 13 years of accumulated experience in the world of performing arts, performed several pieces on various topics: health (malaria, HIV AIDS, early pregnancy) as well as climate change. Among its pieces includes a recent adaptation of the drama Romeo and Juliet. This group produces moments of great creativity at the same promotes understanding behavior change in the saotomean society.

Carla Vera Cruz

lawyer
Born and raised in Sao Tome and Principe, Carla Derise Vera Cruz is a lawyer by profession and entrepreneurial by passion. Mother, wife, woman and all time professional, Carla is a firm advocate of the modern woman, the woman who has demonstrated that it is possible to do everything that men does in high hills and that a woman's place is where she wants. Between diapers, codes, laws she can always hold up other passions such as associations and the desire to see the country grow through youth entrepreneurship in the tourism sector.

Eugénia Neto

Founder
Eugénia Neto was born on June 2 in Santana, in Cantagalo district. Since early realized she had vision problems. Over the years the problems became more acute and by 16 years old completely lost the ability to see with her eyes. It was at this point that failure became an ability to survive, to live, to overcome barriers and live like anyone . Eugénia led for two consecutive mandates the Association of Blind and Partially Sighted of Sao Tome and Principe (2006-2012) , an association which she is one of the founders . More than survive, she showed that there are no unbreakable barriers capable when there is faith.

Fernanda Pontifice

Dean
Professor, former minister, chancellor and a lover of the letters of the stories, so is Fernanda Pontifice. Daughter of Saotomeans, born and raised in the islands very early she discovered a passion for words and the "sound" of them written and spoken. As a Portuguese teacher, she taught and helped in the formation of many. As Minister marked her path by the actions developed. And as a lover of the letters her path placed her on route as the first Dean of the University Lusíada in Sao Tome and Principe.

Miryan Cassandra

Dr.
Miryan Cassandra is the first Santomean specialist medical in Cardiology and she is currently the only one. With a Degree in medicine from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila (Cuba ), Miryan left the hospital where she made a specialty in Portugal, to work on Dr. Ayres de Menezes Hospital because her medicine is a "calling" and cardiology the specialty more " exciting " that exists . By vocation and passion she left the comfort and the benefits that new technologies can offer a cardiologist to work where her heart is and where she can really make a difference.

Taofick Okoya

CEO
Taofick Okoya is a Nigerian businessman who revolutionized the children's world with the creation of dolls entitled " African Queens ." CEO Fico Solutions Ltd , his often portrayed as a dreamy husband and a father who wanted to please his daughter when he created the dolls . " Rather than creating dolls representing African women , " African Queens " is an empowerment project for young girls giving them the perspective that each can make a difference if they so wish.

Tiziano Pisoni

President
Tiziano Pisoni is an Italian of Sao Tomean heart. Born in Bergamo in 1960, Tiziano is an industrial chemist and Veterinary Medical of profession. Was through cycling for several years which he earned himself several medals in competitions participated in his hometown . He discovered Sao Tome and Principe almost 24 years ago and here where he remains. As creator and founding member of local NGOs participated and helped create several development projects in São Tomé and in countries such as Gabon, Angola, Niger and DR Congo . He is currently president of the Federation Sao Tome cycling (of which he is a founder), businessman with an agri-tourism venture and reduction project manager of climate vulnerability funded by the European Union.

Organizing team

Katya
Aragão

Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Organizer

Kris
Haamer

Tallinn, Estonia
Co-organizer
  • Annia Sousa
    Curation
  • Daena Neto
    Partnerships/Sponsorship
  • Edlena Barros
    Marketing/Communications
  • Elzo Thunderstorm
    Team member
  • Enerlid Franca
    Partnerships/Sponsorship
  • José Quaresma
    Marketing/Communications
  • Karlley Frota
    Team member
  • Luk-Denilze Afonso
    Production
  • Mário Lopes
    Marketing/Communications
  • Ody Mpouo
    Marketing/Communications
  • Rui Rodrigues
    Team member
  • Soraya Maysa Rita
    Production
  • Vivalda dos Prazeres
    Production