Global challenges will be faced head-on Oct. 10 in this year’s TEDxNJIT. Whether it’s disruptive changes unearthed by a global pandemic afflicting every person, or advances in medical technology affecting just a few, the theme “Intersections” seeks to grasp where society is heading and understand the roads ahead to get there.
With complex mapping of social, political, economic and cultural issues that are shifting how we maneuver across many pathways in society, TEDxNJIT will bring forth ideas on stepping forward to better macro-, meso- and micro-communities.
“Insights from experienced professionals about the intersectionality of societal, organizational and individual challenges as well as the search for their solutions will benefit the entire ecosystem,” said Raja Roy, assistant professor at NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management and co-organizer of the event. “TEDxNJIT brings speakers that will address these challenges at all levels and help reveal paths forward to guide public policy makers, business leaders, entrepreneurs and motivated citizens.”
The speakers for the event include expertise in technology, health care, economics and community engagement among others. They are:
- Dr. Deirdre Letson-Christofalo, head of Human Capital Management Division of New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)
- Dan Seewald, founder and CEO of Deliberate Innovation
- Jennifer D’Angelo, head of Healthcare Division, NJII
- Ken Goodwin, senior managing principal & president, Jeanensis Capital Markets
- LeShannon Wright, founder & CEO, Turning Tulips
- Linda Schwimmer, president and CEO, New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
- Louis Wells, NJIT senior lecturer, Theatre Arts and Technology Program and director, The Center for Applied Improvisation and Theater
- Namas Chandra, distinguished professor, NJIT Biomedical Engineering Department
TEDxNJIT’s “Intersections” will take place virtually Oct. 10 with registration and additional information available at http://tedxnjit.com/.
