In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Peninsula Community Theatre
91 Wilsons Road
Mornington, Victoria, 3931
Australia

Alex Wadelton

Creativity Evangelist

Alex Wadelton is a Creativity Evangelist. He’s the co-author of two best-selling books called The Right-brain Workout, has raised millions of dollars for a range of causes, and believes passionately that creativity is the key to humanity’s future.

Amanda Kate

Individuation Illuminator

Amanda Kate is a Self-Mastery facilitator who helps others build strong foundations from past experiences to reclaim their Sovereignty, embracing liberation and conscious creation. By illuminating our soul, we are able to embody self-love, driving greater empathy, compassion and connection with others.

Ash Butterss

Holistic Transformation Mentor & Podcast Host

Ash Butterss is a Recovery and Mental Health warrior who is on a mission to remove the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction. A certified yoga teacher, Ash takes on a holistic approach to supporting people’s transformation of mind, body and spirit.

Ben Purdie

Organic Foods Entrepreneur & Ceremonialist

Ben Purdie is a father, husband, organic foods entrepreneur, philosopher, surfer, initiated yogi & initiated cacao ceremonialist. Ben has lived and raised his family in Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula for over twenty years. Ben’s ceremonial work combines cacao with meditation, sound and breathwork.

Benjamin Smith

CEO | NED | Strategic Thinker

As a leader in the social services sector, Ben is highly experienced in understanding how community development principles are lived out effectively in communities. Ben aligns purpose with practice, both with people and organisations, and collaborates to achieve outcomes with joy and hope.

Brad Marmion

Industrial Designer (MA)

Brad, an Industrial Designer (MA), specializes in fabrication, health & wellbeing, cultural enrichment, & eco-sustainability. He applies years of working in industry, research, & education toward bringing people together in a dynamic heart-felt way to inspire & create harmony for the good of all things

Brenda Denbesten

Chemical Engineer & Women in STEM Advocate

Brenda is a seasoned engineer in male dominated industries of mining and manufacturing with extensive experience promoting personal empowerment and inclusive change. Her work has been recognised and awarded in industry forums demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact.

Djulz Chambers

Therapeutic Drumming Facilitator

Djulz Chambers is a teaching percussionist who has been studying West African music traditions since 2006. Her initiation into the arts was in Burkina Faso and Mali, where she studied with custodial musicians and was the recipient of traditional knowledge that lay the foundation for her playing and teachings today.

Dr Pheng Low

GP / Community Connector / Lifestyle Hacker

Dr. Pheng Low, a GP with 20 years of expertise, serves as a community connector and lifestyle hacker. Advocating a lifestyle-first approach, she guides individuals to rediscover purpose and well-being. Infused with down-to-earth wisdom and a nonconformist spirit, Pheng's story sparks life-changing action.

Jordana Borensztajn

Magician of Possibilities

Jordana Borensztajn is a multi-talented magician, mentalist, global speaker, conference MC, and humourist. Jordana is inspired by inspiring others. Her mission is to empower as many people as possible with confidence and joy so they can share their most authentic self with the world.

Lady Fox

Singer, Performer, Creative

Lady Fox is a jazz, blues and soul singer songwriter and producer. Creating energetic experiences and musical journeys for your soul to travel through time.

Larissa Behrend

Epigenetics Health Revolutionist

Having moved to Australia in 2022, Larissa followed her passions and founded the HeartWanderers Institute. As one of Australia’s youngest Epigenetics Health Revolutionists, she travels around Australia, teaching people how to regulate their own genes’ activity in order to stay or get healthy.

Melo Calarco

Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Performance Speaker, Facilitator, & Author

Melo not only teaches mindfulness and high-performance, but he also lives and breathes it every day. He has helped many CEO’s, leaders, executives, athletes and other high achievers to perform at their absolute best, without burning out. He’s also the award-winning author of “Beating Burnout-Finding Balance”.

Regina Orchard

Plant Music Facilitator

Regina is an Eco Expressive Arts and Plant Music Facilitator and Author. The thread through all her roles has been loving connections to self, each other and to nature. Her broad and varied career includes computer programmer, wellness trainer, energy efficiency, masseuse and permaculture teacher.

Som Puri

Writer & enabler of stories

Som Puri is a copywriter, a speaker and an only child with a rich inner life. Her main love is helping people express the quirky parts of their personality and tell their non-linear stories in aligned, memorable and impactful ways.

Steve Corney

The Learning and Legacy Dude

Steve Corney, "The Learning and Legacy Dude," is a passionate Learning Designer and Facilitator. Committed to preserving life's stories and knowledge he helps individuals and companies craft emotionally meaningful learning experiences and champions digital tools to immortalise human wisdom and memories.

Utkarsh Narang

Can Fear Push Us to be Courageous?

Utkarsh Narang, a Courage Catalyst, has learned to use fear to drive himself towards courage! His professional journey evolved from being a physiotherapist to filming for a Columbia Business School Professor to being an entrepreneur. He moved to Melbourne with his wife and two boys, 13 and 10, in March 2023.