Theme: The Future of the Future

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. Everything we do is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas? This year our focus is on “The Future of the Future”. Colorado Springs is hosting their own event and you can participate by hosting TEDxColoradoSprings simulcast parties big and small. See the full schedule at: http://www.tedxcoloradosprings.com/.

THE FUTURE OF THE FUTURE
The future will happen following the present moment. It is inevitable and unavoidable. The future, and the idea of eternity, has intrigued philosophers, scientists, and religions. Explaining the subject in non-controversial ways has eluded many great minds. The Future of the Future is our attempt to gather some of the best minds focused on the evolution of the future and let them share their ideas worth spreading.

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Anthony Perez

Authenticity means being comfortable in your own skin. Authentic leaders have self-awareness, self-respect, self-confidence, and emotional maturity. They prize integrity above image, and they seek to build trust with others on the basis of their personal character. Our speaker subscribes whole heartedly to this definition and it shows through to those who truly know him and can be seen as the foundation of his leadership teaching and work. Anthony’s primaries focus when working with individuals and organizations is pretty straight forward; help people get better. His energetic speaking style and unique ability to engage and motivate his audience to action by the use of personal life experiences and observations to reinforce his message Anthony’s mission is to motivate youth and parents, educators, business leaders, and professionals of all disciplines to use their energy, influence and resources to create positive changes in the world. Connect with Anthony at successisalanguage.com

Ashwin Pingali

Ashwin Pingali is a researcher, entrepreneur and consultant with knowledge of how enterprises use data and information synthesized from the data in various functions. He is co-founder and Chief Technology officer of DZee Solutions, and has built considerable expertise in Big Data and Cloud technologies. His understanding of statistics, Big Data and simulations has been instrumental in helping build the DZee Plan product for DZee Solutions and is one of the inventors behind the patent pending invention that drives DZeePlan. His passion is to build sophisticated data simulations that mimic real world events and then look at the aggregate information to make decisions. In his free time he loves to read and understand the abstractions hidden within the data.

Bipin Agarwal

Bipin is a successful entrepreneur with a track record of building successful companies in the technology space. His first company, which he co-founded, was successfully taken public in 1999. As the CTO of this company he oversaw the architecture and implementation of several strategic business systems for several key clients like E*Trade, Ameritrade, FedEx, etc. He has successfully invested in several high tech companies. He is passionate about making a difference to the consumer, which led him to start DZee Solutions, a healthcare financial solutions company that can leverage Big Data to help consumer understand, plan and manage their healthcare expense.

Christopher Bell

Dr. Christopher Bell is as an Assistant Professor of Media Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He specializes in the study of popular culture, focusing on the ways in which race, class and gender intersect in different forms of media. Dr. Bell's primary research area is young adult culture, particularly dystopian young adult literature and comic books. He teaches both theory and methodology courses in critical analysis of popular culture, rhetorical theory, representation theory and mass media. Dr. Bell is a nationally-touring speaker on issues of race, class and gender in the media, and has presented work at regional, national and international conventions and conferences.

Dani Bostick

Dani Bostick is a victim, unashamed and unsilenced. As an educator, speaker, writer, and mental health counselor, Dani seeks to empower victims and disrupt the culture of shame and silence surrounding sexual abuse and sexual assault.

Diana Hall

Diana Hall is the founder and designer of AmphibianSkin(TM) custom fit 3D printed exoskeleton devices for medical and sports applications.

Dr. Tonya Henderson

Have you ever found an idea so compelling that it fundamentally changed how you view the world? For Tonya, the concept of fractals (scalable, self-similar, repeating patterns) was life changing. She began to explore the fractals that occur in social systems, what she now calls the "signature dance moves of society." That led to a doctoral dissertation, a career change, and more. Dr. Tonya L. Henderson is a versatile and innovative management scholar-practitioner. As a Doctor of Management and a graduate of the US Naval Academy, she blends her own research into the complexity of human organizations with a veteran’s practicality and the self-awareness of a certified yoga instructor. Her company, Gly Solutions, LLC is a catalyst for these kinds of powerful ideas in business and the world.

Eddie and Carol Sturman

Holding 150+ patents, engineer and thought leader Eddie Sturman innovates practical technology solutions to address complicated global issues. Carol Sturman, is recognized internationally for advancing mobility solutions, and for development of a creative corporate team culture. Together they are known for their dedication and leadership in bringing forward breakthrough practical solutions to address important global energy, equipment, environmental and economic needs.

Manu Raval

Manu Raval is a life-long student of the Sanskrit language and its scriptural and secular literature, the yogic traditions, and comparative religion, literature, and philosophy. As an activist during India's struggle for independence, Manu was President of the Student Union at the University of Bombay and a proponent of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings. He has authored many articles, organized and participated in seminars and symposia on industry, commerce and trade, political matters and debates, social issues and topics, and has published letters and articles in the Times of India, Indian Express, the Denver Post, and many other newspapers and periodicals. He has lectured widely on the Vedas, Vedanta, BhagavadGita, Pantanjal Yoga Sutram, Gandhi's life and work, ancient Indian and world civilizations, and history and religions, and has participated in numerous interfaith councils, conferences, and discussions.

Michael Sales

I am a former airline pilot and pro level athlete. I was injured 2+ years ago in an aircraft accident which left me an L-1 paraplegic. My journey of reinvention and recovery has led me through numerous revelations, some of which are that people are stronger than they know and that your best life IS possible. I study human behavior in the areas of psychology of winning, success and achievement. I speak to audiences ranging from troubled teens to successful businessmen and women. My talks have included titles, "What I learned from almost dying", "Where focus goes, energy flows" & "The art and science of reinvention".

Michelle Mras

Michelle is an Inspirational Speaker, International Coach, and Corporate Trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. She brings her vivacity, personal anecdotes and passion to energize and evoke positive change around her. Michelle’s formal education is extensive, spanning from Engineering, Marketing, Quality Systems and Politics, but her real education stems from her life and the hard lessons she has learned throughout. Michelle’s motto is that no matter what happens to you in life; take a deep breath – You’ve Got This! Learn more: http://www.MichelleMras.com or Follow on Facebook.com/Mras, Inc.

Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson thrives on building community. She has been the Executive Director of the Manitou Art Center for the last three years and just recently became the Executive Director of the Manitou Springs Creative District. A Manitoid at heart, Manitou Springs, Colorado is where she lives, works and plays.

Nick Kittle

Nick is a Renaissance man who dabbles in the arts and the world around him. His mission is to help great people do great things. He is a partner and resource for a brighter future and writes, speaks and teaches about change-be it life change or organizational innovation. His motto is live the life you love, and love the life you live.

Simon Tam

Simon Tam knows a thing or two about getting TED talks: in two years, he's appeared on the TEDx stage 7 times! He is an award-winning musician, author, entrepreneur, and social justice activist. Simon is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. His approach to activism through the arts has been highlighted in thousands of media features across 82 countries, including: BBC World News, NPR, TIME Magazine, TED talks, NBC, and the New York Times. Since 2000, he has been a performer, presenter, and keynote at events and organizations such as TEDx, SXSW, Comic-Con, The Department of Defense, Stanford University, Harvard University, and over 1,200 others across North America, Europe, and Asia. You can find Simon's appearance schedule, writing, and current projects at: www.simontam.org

Srividya Nagaraju

Srividya Nagaraju (Alumni of IIM-Bangalore) is an internationally acclaimed Speaker, renowned Learning Facilitator, pioneering effective learning for skill and behavior improvement. She has 20 years of rich experience in the corporate and social sector. She is inspired by Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. Her USP is in her ability to work with individuals across age groups, hierarchical levels and sectors for bringing transformational changes in their lives through insightful experiences. Having worked in the field of women and child development, she has a balanced understanding of the evolution and role of women across the world, especially Indian women. Based on several years of experience in empowering women and gender-sensitization programs for men, she believes in a pragmatic understanding of the needs of today's society than an adversarial approach just to evoke attention.