TEDxEdges

So, this is good bye...

2012-04-08T19:46:00.003+01:00

TEDxEdges has been an important part of my life since 2009, when I applied and got what would become the first TEDx license in Portugal (and one of the first in Europe) organizing the first TEDxEdges in Lisbon. I was not alone in this journey, I had a group of great co-organizers, Artur Arsénio (the first believer), Rui Ribeiro and Pedro Rocha Vieira, not to speak of our great super-positive volunteers.

This year we have resubmitted an application for what would have been TEDxEdges 2012.

Last Good-Friday I received an email from TEDx team, stating that our application was rejected due to what TED.com considers to be violations of the TEDx rules in the last edition.

I regret this decision and I think it doesn’t attest to the effort of the dozens of volunteers that have been involved with TEDxEdges since its inception. I also believe that TEDx brand was always highly considered and never alienated or put down in anyway on TEDxEdges, au contraire.

In the past years since I’ve started organizing TEDx my life changed, for the better and thus, I am very thankful to TED for allowing me to organize TEDxEdges, in 2009 in Lisbon, in 2010 in Portimão, and 2011 back to Lisbon – I’ve lost track to the hundreds of new people I’ve met, and of equal importance the connection to TEDx communities in Portugal, but also elsewhere, especially in Brazil, and Spain – I have also encouraged organizers to set up TEDx events in places like Portugal, Chinese Universities and connected to organizers in Tunisia after the jasmine revolution. I am also very proud of all TEDxEdges events, and its impact in creating a new mindset, new friendships, new endeavors, even political aspirations – not so uncommonly people that I don’t know personally would tell me that they have come to a TEDxEdges event and how that has impacted their lives – as an organizer that is my highest achievement.

When we decided to organize the first TEDxEdges in 2009, we believed it was important to have a forum to inspire but also to discuss Portuguese policies towards a more developed country, concerning topics on Design, Technology and Science – based on that vision, I’ve come to cofound Beta-i to promote a more innovative and entrepreneurial society.

That said I would like to let you know that TEDxEdges will not be organized nor this year nor in the future. The TEDxEdges website, blog, Facebook and twitter will be kept alive for the next weeks and after that they will be shut down (don’t worry TEDxEdges talks on video will be kept on Youtube and other media).

I also believe that there is a widespread network of TEDx in most of the country – some of them really good and very well organized. TEDx is a concept both fascinating and incredibly powerful engine of inspiration thus I hope it keeps its strength in our country, maturing but also allowing new organizers: schools, teachers, students, politicians – that will serve enormous good in keeping our minds dreaming of a better society.

For my side, I will be available to help anyone that intends to organize a TEDx (maybe not to commit the same errors that I did). I will keep working within Beta-i to create more inspiring events and continue my after TEDx life.

I would like to thank to all of you friends, TEDxEdges fans and speakers for your help and support along these years, look after yourselves, love your life, develop your community, hugs and greetings from,

André Marquet

@amarquet

Work on a start-up: Beta-i is searching for a Events Projects Manager!

2012-02-15T15:52:00.004Z

Job opening for Events Project Manager for Beta-i

Is this you?

Are you passionate about entrepreneurship, startups, conferences?
Do you have a background in economics, management, marketing or engineering?
Are you methodical, self-driven, independent?
Do you have experience in organizing events?
Are you confident in managing people?
Do you have commercial skills to sell sponsorships and close deals?
Are you pro-active, collaborative, doer, positive thinker, and a change maker?
If so, then Beta-i wants you!

About the Beta-i Association (http://beta-i.pt)

Beta-i Association is a non-profit organization focused on the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation. We’re an independent, grassroots, collaborative, informal and passionate organization made of multidisciplinary and dynamic associates. Our aim is to contribute to a stronger culture and entrepreneurial ecosystem and to help startups grow and succeed. We base our activity in two main areas: events and acceleration programs. We’re responsible for events like Beta-Talk, TEDxEdges, Silicon Valley comes to Lisbon and SandBox Global Summit, and for accelerations programs like, Startup Weekend, Beta-Start (http://beta-start.com). We’re supported by various other organizations, and partner with a vast network of associates and volunteers.

Position Summary

The Events Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for coordinating the production & operations of all main Beta-i events. The EPM will report to the Boar of Beta-i and to the chair of each event, in articulation with the strategic task force and team of volunteers. The main event are Beta-Talk, TEDxEdges and Silicon Valley comes to Lisbon, but will also give support to minor events related to Beta-i acceleration programs like Startup Weekend, Beta-Start and MassChallenge Europe.

Job Opening for Events Project Manager for Beta-i

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Carta de André Marquet para 2012

2012-02-04T18:09:00.006Z

Foto: Alicia Sully

No outro dia dei por mim a ver a definição mais ou menos antropológica da palavra amizade na wikipédia, pensei que teria imensas entradas sobre primatologia, e fiquei surpreendido que apesar de de todo o hype do facebook, de "amigar" este e aquele, e de "desamigar" aquele outro, a palavra amizade tivesse uma entrada enciclopédica tão pequena. A definição de Dicionário é esta, a palavra amizade vem do latim vulgar de amicitas, e refere-se a 1. Afeição recíproca entre dois entes., 2. Boas relações.

É talvez na substancia da definição 1. e na manutenção da 2. que gostava de partilhar convosco alguns pensamentos em relação ao ano que está a passar, afinal de contas, foi o meu 30º ano de vida neste planeta - um ano que trouxe algumas novidades tanto do ponto de vida pessoal como profissional, e até dos muitos eventos deste mundo em mudança que pudemos presenciar.

Recorri por isso à funcionalidade da "Timeline" do Facebook, para recordar alguns momentos que para mim tiveram mais relevância este ano:

O Balanço do Ano de 2011

· Em Janeiro 2011, fui ao falar ao Ignite (link) dos “10 mitos do TGV”, numa altura em que o país estava na eminência do pedido de ajuda à troika mas se preparava ainda para avançar em alta velocidade para essa obra, entretanto refreada mas, ao que parece, ainda não totalmente esquecida – um tópico para irmos acompanhando ao longo deste próximo ano.

· Em Abril, fui à conferência Switch, no Porto, falar da revolução na Tunisia, que levou à queda da tirania de Ben Ali, e ao surgimento da chamada “Primavera Arabe”, outra questão longe de terminada, agora que muitos governos pró-islamitas começam a tomar forma nos países do Magreb, com consequência ainda totalmente não previstas para aquela região.

· Em Julho estive de férias na Europa de Leste, e fiquei sobretudo impressionado com a Hungria que desde 2004 anda a seguir a receita do FMI e onde aproveitei para comentar no blog Cousas Liberaes (link), e em Agosto estive no Tavira, Algarve - uma das jóias da nossa coroa por enquanto preservada do FMI (e olhem que aos Gregos já lhes propuseram venderem as ilhas...)

· Foi também um ano em que conheci várias das pessoas envolvidas no projecto do TEDxEdges 2011, uma equipa fantástica que pôs de pé a terceira edição do TEDx em 1 de Outubro de 2011, hoje a progredir nas suas carreiras e a desenvolverem novos desafios - a todos desejo que em 2012 voltemos a cooperar.

· E no final do mês de Outubro, com um Outono muito solarengo, depois de uma experiência na Huawei, empresa chinesa que já é um dos líderes mundiais no sector da telecomunicações, decidi abraçar outros projectos com os quais me identificava mais e contribuir ainda mais activamente na Beta-i.

Curiosamente, talvez um dos aspectos mais importantes desta crise tem sido revelado pela maior proximidade entre as pessoas, nunca como este ano recebi tantos e-postais de Natal, nem senti uma aproximação tão genuína - talvez um re-centramento no que é verdadeiramente importante depois da ilusão dos últimos anos.... quem sabe.

O Ano de 2012.

Penso que dificilmente se pode considerar 2012, como o Stunde Null português mas, o futuro é sempre indeterminável. Se há coisa que a história nos ensina é que os acontecimentos são imprevisíveis... bastará recoradarmo-nos como começou este século. No entanto não queria deixar-vos sem terminar com algumas notas optimistas, até porque em 2012, a Beta-i está a preparar uma série de projectos com vista a promover ainda com mais dinamismo, o tão necessário empreendedorismo qualificado, através da ajuda à criação de start-ups, e da organização de eventos de classe mundial, a começar já nos dias 20, 21, e 22 de Janeiro pelo Sandbox Global Summit 2012 co-organizado em parceria com a Beta-i que conduziu a candidatura vencedora da cidade de Lisboa à organização deste evento e que reuniu na nossa cidade cerca de 200 jovens de todo o mundo - e onde há juventude, há pelo menos muita animação como se pode testemunhar em inúmeros blog posts !

Fica aqui uma recordação do TEDxEdges deste ano para nos inspirar para 2012, a brilhante talk do General Luis Valença Pinto, sem dúvida uma cabeça jovem!... e outra com a energia contagiante do Miguel Gonçalves no TEDxYouth de Braga.

Um forte abraço a todos,

André Marquet

Co-Fundador da Beta-i

Dezembro, 2011

Bye bye TEDxEdges 2011

2011-10-01T20:28:00.001+01:00

We had a day wonderful day, full of ideas! TEDxEdges was a successful event where business men and women, entrepreneurs and young people had come together to generate a real TEDx environment. On the other hand, every speaker inspired us with out-of-the-box solutions, ideas and simple talks about regular day events. Thank you all for being here at Fundação Champalimaud, this super futuristic venue, near to Tagus River in Lisbon.

All the best,

TEDxEdges Team

It's official, TEDxEdges is going on!

2011-10-01T10:04:00.000+01:00

09:15 sharp, Drª Leonor Beleza opened TEDxEdges 2011. After this introduction about Fundação Champalimad and its fantastic mission, André Marquet, our Curator, gave all people the welcome inspiring message.

Thanks to all being here with us, from home or at the venue. We hope you all have a great day!

Charanga will be one of the TEDxEdges musical moments!

2011-09-30T23:18:00.000+01:00

Charanga is Francisco Gedeão, Alberto Baltazar and Quim Ezequiel. They met at the 14th Freixo-de-Espada-à-Cinta’s Folk Band Festival. Alberto had got His hands on an amazing music making machine and thought Francisco was the right one to share it with. While they were trying it out, Quim was passing by with his bagpipes. Uncontrollably drawn by the music making machine’s sounds, he ended up in an underground room, away from criticism, with two strangers triping over the creative process. They’ve been playing together ever since, spreading their gospel of trans-timming prophecies.

Getting all people connected with TEDxEdges, from home and in the venue!

2011-09-30T19:30:00.002+01:00

TEDx from home...

Sold out?! We're happy to say.... because you fans are all special, FCCN and TEDxEdges will be providing live streaming from Fundação Champalimaud. Access our TEDxEdges Facebook page and get into the Edge experience! But we really want you to interact WITH and IN the Event! So how about we give you the opportunity to walking around on the venue, talking to people on the coffee breaks, etc., directly from your place?! Feel free to do a Skype call to one of our Magabots, some kind robots made by our friends from Artica! You will be able to control them from your PC and meet everyone you like! Have a try! Call the skype-user "artica.cc"!

...and TEDx in the venue!

If you are one of the lucky guys with a ticket for TEDxEdges 2011, how about telling your friends, live, on Saturday what you're experiencing at the venue? :)

We'll have WIFI access on all the venue and encourage you to be an awesome TEDxEdges reporter (Wifi: 'FC_Guest' / User: 'tedxedges' / Password: 'lisbon')!

Tweetts here, photos there, creative pick-up lines by messenger-pigeon.... everything is valid!!

See you all TOMORROW! Live with us this experience!

We present... FCCN, one of TEDxEdges technology partners!

2011-09-30T16:35:00.002+01:00

FCCN is a private non-profit institution, that began operations in January 1987. Since then, with the support of universities and several national R&D institutions, we have contributed to the internet’s expansion in Portugal. We plan, manage and operate the national NREN, Science, Technology and Society Network (RCTS) – a high-performance network for organizations with higher communication needs. Given its characteristics, RCTS serves as a platform for developing and testing advanced communication applications and services.

We also manage the ‘.pt’ domain registration service, provide services to our community (professors, students, researchers and university staff) and are involved in several national and international projects.

We will give support to the TEDxEdges event with a lecture recording platform named Educast@fccn and a webcast in the following link: http://wms.fccn.pt/tedxedges

TEDxEdges is ecologically powered by Nissan!

2011-09-30T13:35:00.003+01:00

During coffee breaks, lunch and after the closing session, all the people interested are invited to try the new sensation of driving the innovative Nissan LEAF, 100% electric car, winner of the European and World Car of the Year 2011.

Nissan LEAF is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power for a 175 km driving range on full charge. The 280 Nm electric motor torque ensures a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience.

Unlike “traditional” cars, Nissan LEAF´s power train has no tail pipe, and thus no emission of C02 or other greenhouse gases.

At TEDxEdges, Nissan will provide you the opportunity to learn about the car, its technology, its features and to actually take it for an electrifying test-drive.

Cestos da Aldeia at TEDxEdges: to encourage creativity nothing better than fruit!

2011-09-30T00:05:00.003+01:00

TEDxEdges cares about your health in more than one way. On this year's edition, Cestos da Aldeia brings to us the flavours, scents and colours of the rural world in a basket, full of the best Portuguese fruit.This is a project that aims to please the consumer and all the people involved, as well as the environment, promoting at the same time the local economies in a sustainable manner. Now you can get your fruit directly at your home or your office. All you have to do is choose and place an order, by e-mail or phone. Just go to www.cestosdaaldeia.pt and eat your fruit!

TEDxEdges & EXD'11 AFTER-PARTY!!

2011-09-29T20:58:00.004+01:00

Stir with creative ideas and the minds from people, living or visiting Lisbon, is one of the main reasons for the return of the "Experimenta Design" (EXD) - Lisbon International Biennale, dedicated to design.

Similar to EXD, TEDxEdges' main goals also includes inspiration as a symbolic reflection on assorted topics. The design is just one of them.

'Useless' is the topic for the 6th Edition of the Biennial and our TEDxEdges' after-party that will take place in partnership with EXD'11.

The program proposes EXD'11 review concepts and prejudices related to the utility and its absence. Thus, it would be outstanding to associate and extend the discussion of ideas and networking, promoted along 2011 TEDxEdges talks!!

This party will be held next Saturday night (October, 1st), in Baixa-Chiado, on the Old Court of Good Time ("Antigo Tribunal da Boa Hora"), and will start at 22:30pm.

TEDx’ters: we are waiting for you! Come party with us till 4:00am!!

Peter Stilwell will be a speaker of TEDxEdges!

2011-09-29T07:30:00.003+01:00

Father Peter Damian Francis Stilwell holds a doctor degree in theology from Gregorian University in Rome and is patriarch of Lisbon since 1973.

He is currently vice rector of Universidade Católica where he lectures in theology focusing in areas such as revelation, tradition, aesthetics, history and Christology.

Member of the Center for Philosophy of UCP, under which he takes part of the research project on Phenomenology and Philosophy of Religion. He is also responsible for the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Inter-religious Dialogue, in the Patriarch of Lisbon since October 2001.

"Saúde com Arte" (SAMP) will be one of the TEDxEdges musical moments!

2011-09-28T21:39:00.000+01:00

Saúde com Arte - SAMP (Sociedade Artística Musical dos Pousos)

A philharmonic band, a music school. Berço das Artes, Novas Primaveras and Opera na Prisão were born. Pousos is a small village near Leiria, right in the center of Portugal. We went from premature babies to chronic and acute mental patients. Daniel likes to sing Happy Birthday everyday. He always turns 16. Voluntaries and professionals team up two by two, also doing theatre and a little bit of dance. “Hellos” are sung and instruments are played. Allegro Pediátrico invites clinicians and service directors to other diagnostics, the diagnostics of art. In the end we sing the goodbyes.

Codex: The true story of the thorus behind TEDxEdges 2011 design...

2011-09-27T01:53:00.001+01:00

In Codex, we believe that the world is an inexhaustible source of creativity. Challenging the imagination, we believe in creating emotions that trigger new ideas and concepts, making us act.

The way we challenge the imagination, allows us to create user centered products and services and their experience, directing our attention to the Design and its different possibilities to change consumption habits and interaction with the world. We use Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Digital and Interactive, as tools to improve our customers' business processes.

For this project we have been inspired for the philosophy of Arthur M. Young and his idea about the torus as a self.referencial "time-structure". Young's principal "thesis is: we inhabit a Universe, and this implies one universal set of principles or of truth. To discover these principles or truth, we must enlist both religious and scientific inquiry, and, recognizing the variety of expressions of both, be prepared to seek out the unity in its true implication and significance."

For TEDxEdges Lisbon 2011 special project, we are honored and fortunate to join the team the Graphic Designer António Silva, who allows us to create an emotional communication, connecting the axes of all the subjects, creating dynamic scenarios, full of knowledge.

Since sound is a major component of our intervention in this event, we are honored to collaborate with the Sound Designer Emanuel Serôdio, with many years of professional experience, which managed to convey the strength and dynamics of the visual scenarios created.

Luis Marçal is a speaker of TEDxEdges!

2011-09-26T19:50:00.001+01:00

Luís Marçal born in 1976, has a degree in Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa. In 2007, he assumed responsibilities in the business development of the Smart Grids and Energy Automation. His expertise has contributed to the development of innovative solutions on smart grid technologies enhancing efficiency in expanding intelligent power grids “Smart Grids”.

Camilo Lourenço will be one of the TEDxEdges hosts!

2011-09-25T21:47:00.001+01:00

Camilo Lourenço is a journalist, and university lecturer. He graduated in Law from the Law School of Lisbon and also studied at Catholic University of Lisbon, Columbia University and University of Michigan, USA, where he studied Economics and Financial Journalism. He was a founder of the Diário Economico. He is currently a commentator for RTP to economic issues. He is also author and presenter of programs moneybox (analysis of economic affairs), "The Color of Money" (savings investment) and radio host at M80.

"A Lição de Naila" - article on Expresso/ Unica newspaper about TEDxEdges speaker Naila von Mendelssohn

2011-09-25T15:57:00.001+01:00

The Independente Hostel & Suites... Where TEDxEdges travellers come together!

2011-09-25T10:10:00.001+01:00

If you're coming to Lisbon and you're on a budget, here's the place to stay! Situated in the heart of the portuguese capital, The Independente offers modern and comfortable accommodations in a beautifully restored palace between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real. In the true TEDx spirit, The Independente promotes a cool and relaxed environment for you to experience Lisbon in a less orthodox way. The sharing of ideas, stories and emotions happens between tourists and locals alike, be it in its open-for-all restaurant, The Decadente, in the more secluded beer garden, or in the lounge of any of the 13 dorms available, with a concern for the environment and all things sustainable throughout. Take a peak at their site and facebook page. Book immediately!

Marina do Vale is a speaker of TEDxEdges!

2011-09-23T10:05:00.001+01:00

Marina do Vale is a medical doctor and for more than a decade embraces Prenatal Medicine (Fetal Medicine). She was a researcher at King’s College Hospital in London. She holds a post graduation degree in Bioethics and since 2008 teaches “Human Embryology, Development and Evolution” at University of Évora.

Marina is a certified "Fetal Medicine Foundation" ultrasonographer.

In 2003 she founded the Fetus Vitae Fetal Medicine Centre.

With several medical articles published in 2010, she wrote the essay “Da Imagem à Ciência e à Ética em Medicina Fetal” published in the book "As Imagens com que a Ciência se faz" by the Center of Philosophy of Science at Lisbon University.

Everything she does is anchored in a strong belief that nowadays, with ultrasound technology, the actual birth takes place in utero.

"Pôr as Mãos na Música – Fértil Associação Cultural" will be one of TEDxEdges musical moments!

2011-09-22T07:30:00.001+01:00

Music lives inside of us. It is virtually impossible for a person to spend a day without music. However, few devote themselves to learning how to use this medium of communication. "Pôr as Mãos na Música" demonstrates the potential that exists within us all and not allways used. Some people do not even know of its existence. Music is rhythm, life and joy. Playing music it's putting all of this in pratice. Activity by Rui Alves Leitão and Neusa Fangueiro.

Fértil Associação Cultural was created by a group of artists and social cientists and works with Art, Culture and Education. Those are the basis of the development of any human being whatever his ethnicity, culture or location. Through the belief in every person it aims to develop its work in a symbiotic way sharing knowledge and learning.

We present... Pedro, our check-in manager!

2011-09-21T13:59:00.000+01:00

Pedro Queirós loves all kinds of competitive challenges and enterpreneurship events, he's a couchsurfer and rock climber, having his confort zone very close to the Edge!

He is a Senior Consultant for an IT company in Lisbon, with a degree in Systems Engineering and Information Technology and joined the TEDxEdges team to help with the newsletter, website, blog and ticketing and registration process. He will be responsible for the warm welcome you will have at our venue, coordinating the welcome team during the event.

We present...Sustain This, our sustainability partner!

2011-09-21T07:30:00.003+01:00

Rita Ramos (environmental consultant) and Miguel Guedes Ramos (graphic designer) are the founders of Sustain This. They are currently working as sustainability partners at TEDxEdges, assisting our organization in identifying and implementing the most suitable eco-solutions.

Follow them at: http://sustainthis.tumblr.com/

Sustain This = Partner in Events Sustainability!

We present... Filomena, our Party Hostess!

2011-09-19T21:14:00.000+01:00

Filomena Borges holds a degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Beira Interior and is currently attending Masters in Journalism at the School of Social Communication. Along the way, she made several Digital Workshop's Oral Communication Skills and Techniques Workshop Journalistic - TV at CENJOR. She loves radio and often cooperates with the Antena 1 by sending reports. In addition to radio plays, Filomena does voiceover work and is touted by the company Addvoices in Portugal.

Check out some of my works here: http://soundcloud.com/filomena-borges

Now Filomena is working with the press and will be our post-event Party Hostess!

Why do we asked the tags on the register form?

2011-09-19T00:05:00.005+01:00

Ricardo Cabral is a speaker of TEDxEdges!

2011-09-18T02:21:00.000+01:00

Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1979. Started working as a freelance ilustrator after graduating in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts University of Lisbon in 2005. In 2007 published the comic book "Evereste", and in 2009 published "Israel Sketchbook" after visiting that country. In 2010 published "Newborn-10 days in Kosovo" and is currently working on another comic book...

In 2011 Moleskine users from all over the world choose one of his ilustrations to be on the cover of one of their sketchbooks!