TEDxCookstown will showcase local talent to global audience

A WORLDWIDE public speaking initiative is coming to Cookstown next month.

Organised by Coalisland woman Claire O’Hanlon, the TEDxCookstown talk at the The Tullylagan Hotel on November 27 will bring together leading thinkers from across the region on topics such as genetics, data, entrepreneurship, architecture, disability, emotional intelligence, maternity advocacy and personal development to name but a few.

Launched in 2009, TEDx is program of locally organised events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience.

Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe.

Speakers at the Cookstown event include, disability advocate Michaela Hollywood, Johann Muldoon – managing director of Manor Architects and Claire Hughes – founder of the multi award winning Soiree Society.

Claire O’Hanlon who is the TEDxCookstown licensee and curator said the event was an important opportunity to showcase the talent within the Mid Ulster area.

“Bringing the TEDx platform to Cookstown is very exciting for the area.

“It is the first time that the platform has came to rural Mid Ulster and to think that we are bringing the voices of leading thinkers in the region to global audiences is amazing,” she said.

Mid Ulster District Council is one of the sponsors for the event. Chair of the council Cllr Cathal Mallaghan said, “The Council is delighted to be a key sponsor to bring this TEDx event to Mid Ulster, amplifying local expertise on a global scale. 

“TEDx offers a highly innovative approach, bringing together key speakers to offer their unique and diverse reflections on current issues and sparking deep discussion on potential solutions.

“I look forward to hearing from some of our best and brightest thinkers.”

For more information about TEDxCookstown, please visit the website – www.tedxcookstown.com or follow us on social – Facebook/ Instagram/ Twitter.com/TEDxCookstown.

Details can also be found by connecting with TEDxCookstown curator, Claire O’Hanlon on LinkedIn.