TEDxJacksonville Conference 2024: The Overlap

Are you ready for an inspiring, idea-packed experience where you’ll connect with a vibrant community?

Join us at TEDxJacksonville’s 2024 conference, The Overlap, on November 16 at UNF’s . Featuring national and local thought leaders in fields like AI, healthcare, behavioral economics, and placemaking, this event promises a day of transformative talks, stirring performances, and meaningful connections.

Don't miss the chance to hear from influential thinkers, trailblazers, and change-makers to hear from a diverse range of thinkers, changemakers, and trailblazers like 's Layla Zaidane, Afrofuturist Robert Jackson, Activist Desmond Meade, and Colonel Eries Mentzer, the first Black woman to command Maxwell Air Force Base. With interactive experiences, networking opportunities, and a session inspired by the , it’s a must-attend event for those seeking fresh perspectives and breakthrough solutions. Get your ticket today and be part of a conversation that goes beyond limitations, beyond labels, to imagine a more dynamic future — because the next big thing starts with us.

Presented in partnership with the University of North Florida, TEDxJacksonville's conference gives our community's most dynamic individuals and organizations a platform to meet, share ideas, and collaborate. The Overlap blurs boundaries; different disciplines, practices, and perspectives converge; experimentation and exploration are encouraged, and cross-pollination can inspire the breakthrough solutions we need.

The conference features 11 speakers, three live musical performances, lunch, and multiple audience engagement and networking opportunities. It concludes with the Afterglow Party, an informal reception with wine, beer, and light bites.

General admission tickets are $89, and student tickets are just $49. Both tickets include lunch and the Afterglow party.

This year's conference speakers:

• (Jacksonville) — Dabrh, a pioneering researcher and physician-coach at the Mayo Clinic, is dedicated to exploring evidence-based approaches to holistic well-being and empowering individuals to pursue intentional and resilient lives.

• (Washington, DC) — Jackson, an Afrofuturist and entrepreneur, is a beacon of hope for a better America. His advocacy for a new national holiday dedicated to Remembrance and radical curiosity is a powerful step towards rebuilding intergenerational community and shared values in a fractured America.

• (Orlando) — Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, a graduate of Florida International University College of Law, and a winner of the MacArthur Genius Award. As President and Executive Director of FRRC, which is recognized for its work on voting and criminal justice reform issues, Desmond led the FRRC to a historic victory in 2018 with the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen's initiative that restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Amendment 4 represented the single largest expansion of voting rights in the United States in half a century.

• (St. Augustine) — Mentzer, the first Black woman to command Maxwell Air Force Base, champions inclusive military policies that eliminate barriers to service and strengthen America's armed forces.

• (San Francisco, California) — Reganti, an AI researcher and Amazon tech lead, investigates the intersection of social media and artificial intelligence and offers strategies for navigating this increasingly complex landscape and promoting a more informed and resilient digital future.

• (Los Angeles, California) — Snell, an award-winning international speaker, self-defense educator, and outdoor enthusiast, empowers individuals, particularly women and BIPOC, to explore nature confidently through inclusive safety strategies that help make the great outdoors accessible and welcoming for all.

• (Ann Arbor, Michigan) — Stone, a behavioral economist and professor at Bowdoin College, examines the cognitive biases behind our current political polarization and offers a template for bridging our divides and enhancing democratic discourse.

• (Jacksonville) — Thompson, an emergency physician and Telescope Health's co-founder, uses innovative technology and community partnerships to create a pioneering virtual care program for Jacksonville's uninsured, transforming healthcare access for those who need it most.

• (Jacksonville) — Yellow, the Senior Director of Placemaking and Events for Downtown Vision, believes that remaking and renewing our city centers requires embracing the transformative potential of underground cultures like graffiti, street art, hip-hop, and the nightlife economy to create vibrant and inclusive urban spaces.

• (Washington, DC) — Zaidane, President & CEO of Future Caucus, the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the U.S., proposes strategies to combat political polarization and enhance democratic representation.

• (Brooklyn, New York) — Zhang, a hospice physician, shares transformative insights from the end-of-life experiences she has witnessed, encouraring individuals to confront mortality and live more meaningfully.

This year's conference performers:

Entertainment is an essential component of the TEDx experience. This year's performances include an energetic exhibition by , a local hip-hop dance collective; a soothing handpan performance by , and a stirring hybrid talk/performance by acclaimed singer/songwriter , who weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor.

FAQs

What are my lunch options?

A gourmet boxed lunch or salad is included with your ticket. You will be selecting your lunch preference through this form. Potato chips and a cookie will be included with the sandwiches and a bread roll with the salad—all lunches include bottled water.

These are your options:

• Crispy Chicken Wrap with lettuce, tomato, sweet red onions, and honey mustard
• Southwestern Chicken Wrap with pepper jack cheese, black bean salsa, lettuce, tomato, and spicy cajun ranch
• Roast Beef Wrap with charred vegetables and pesto hummus
• Southwestern Salad (V) with seared tofu, greens, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, and spicy chipotle ranch dressing.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email us at [email protected]!

What's the refund policy?

All sales are final.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?

You can transfer your registration to another person prior to 11/1/24. Please email us at [email protected] with your receipt and the contact information for the person receiving the ticket.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Only if they don't mind wearing a name tag with your name on it.

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