The Events
Salum International Resources (SIR) is proud to organize the visit of Richard Saul Wurman, the legendary co-founder of the TED, TEDMED and EG Conferences.
He will participate in two events on Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8, intended to engage the Charlotte community in thought-provoking conversations.
Charlotte area leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, artists, educators, innovators and social influencers like you are invited to join Richard Saul Wurman for one or both events.
These exclusive two-day events are hosted by SIR Conferences and will follow the spirit of Wurman’s renowned TED, TEDMED and EG Conference events, all of which are recognized as the prestigious showcase of thousands of new projects, alliances and creative collaborations among some of the most talented individuals in the world.
April 7: Charlotte As a Learning Playground
Venue: The Ritz Carlton Hotel – 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28202
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Design Thinking meets Entrepreneurial Passion to imagine how Charlotte can become an interconnected playground that offers learning experiences in both the real and virtual worlds. Richard Saul Wurman will trigger an interactive conversation on Charlotte’s present and future identity. What information is critical to design its future? What connections can be created between buildings, people and activities? What media and social interactions can make our city a “playground” for learning about its power and potential?
Format: Interactive Conversation with Richard Saul Wurman
Duration: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Who Should Attend: Charlotte’s thought leaders, architects, designers, information technology experts, software developers, artists, city planners and officials, educators, consultants, health and fitness practitioners, financial consultants and non-profit executives.
Registration fees start at $199 per person, which includes welcome drinks and elegant hors d’oeuvres
April 8: Understanding is Power
Venue: The Great Aunt Stella Center – 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, N.C. 28204
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How can we design our lives to satisfy our curiosity, our interests and passion? In an interactive conversation, Richard Saul Wurman will share his insights on his life as an Information Architect and focusing on his passion for making things understandable. He will describe his journey from being penniless to creating the Access guides; developing the TED, TEDMED and EG Conferences; writing 82 books, and his ambitious 19.20.21 global project
Format: Interactive Conversation and Interview with Richard Saul Wurman
Duration: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in participating in inspiring conversations focused on vision, understanding, desire, innovation, leading through ideas, the power of questions, creativity and life strategies. Especially engaging for business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, coaches and trainers.
Registration fees start at $99 per person
