TEDxTokyo 2011
TEDxTokyo 2011
On May 21st 2011 we held our third annual event, Enter the Unknown, which was bigger and better than ever as we brought together an even wider range of speakers and participants to share ideas and inspiration. In the wake of the devastating March 11th earthquake and subsequent tsunami and radiation crisis in Fukushima, we abruptly altered our focus to explore practical and inventive ways of rebuilding and renewing Japan, and inspiring its people.
Over 300 people joined us at MIraikan, The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, with over 50,000 others tuning in to our bilingual live stream from around the world.
In addition to the talks on stage, participants were able to explore our exhibition space, and enjoy a fantastic range of food and drink – all courtesy of our partners.
Speakers
| MARO | Contemporary Juggler / Dancer |
| Lara Stein | Global TEDx Director, Producer, Performer |
| Garr Reynolds | Presentation Guru, Brand Community Expert |
| Eiji Han Shimizu | Documentary Filmmaker and Media Producer |
| Kaori Brand | Online Media Producer and Documentary Filmmaker |
| Dr. Naoto T. Ueno | Oncologist, Researcher, Cancer Survivor |
| Kathy Matsui | Top Japan Financial Strategist and Female Empowerment Leader |
| Ryutaro Kaneko | Japanese Drum Player and Percussionist |
| Winchester Nini Tete | Master Percussionist |
| Shiroh Tenge | Inventor, Medical Pioneer and Business Educator |
| James Kondo | Social Media Advocate and Health Activist |
| Nana Watanabe | Photographer, Author and Social Change Advocate |
| Dr. Hiroshi Ishii | Associate Director of MIT Media Laboratory |
| Toshi Nakamura | Technology Disseminator and Sustainable Life Advocate |
| Akinori Ito | Inventor and Environmental Problem Solver |
| Magnus Jonsson | Applied Research Authority and Climate Change Investigator |
| Black | Professional Yo-Yo Performer |
| Tetsuya Mizuguchi | Master Game Creator and Digital Storyteller |
| Bill Hall | Economist and Business Leader |
| Carlos Levy | Disaster Response Expert and Social Entrepreneur |
| Kyung Lah | Television Journalist and International Correspondent |
| James Curleigh | Green Business Leader, Brand Builder and “Hybrid Life” Advocate |
| Patrick Chamusso | AIDS Activist and Children’s Advocate |
| Junko Edahiro | Environmental Journalist, Sustainability Proponent and Happiness Researcher |
| SMILY | Didgeridoo Master and Beatbox Instrumentalist |
| Dr. Tetsunari Iida | Sustainable Energy Policymaker and Green Power Proponent |
| Dr. Yuichi Mori | Medical-Bio Expert |
| Masaki Takeuchi | General Manager, Project Green Float |
| Dr Naotaka Fujii | Neuroscientist |
| Sungene Ryang | Connector, Entrepreneur and People Mover |
| Michael Maher King | Network Organizer, Fundraiser and Catalyst |
| Gunter Pauli | Expert on Designing Competitive Businesses, Innovation Accelerator, Global Educator |
| ABC Tokyo Ballet Company | International Dance Troupe and Social Activists |