TEDx is set to take Ogbomosho by storm, as it organizes the first ever licensed
TEDx Event in Oyo State. TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas usually
in form of short and powerful talks. TEDx is an independently TED licensed by
TED LLC New York. TEDx program gives communities, organizations and
individual the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at
the local level. It is imperative to note that ideas are what shape the world, and they
form the foundation of any wonderful innovation. It is on this premise that
TEDxIsaleGeneral aims at showcasing mind-blowing talks for transforming
creativity into innovation.
TEDXIsaleGeneral is the biggest intellectual event set to land in Oyo state, being
the one and only TEDx event licensed for Oyo State in 2016. It is themed “Beyond
The Walls” because it is meant to create an experience that would break down the
virtual walls within which people live and unveil the spirit of possibility for the
attainment of unconventional feats and developments.
. This year’s event promises to be explosive with first-hand interactions with
powerful speakers like Wellington Jighere – The 2015 World Scrabble Champion,
Mr Owolabi Oladejo – Chairman of the only Business Radio in Nigeria, Impact
Business Radio, and Rufai Oseni an On-Air Presenter at Inspiration FM. Other
prominent speakers for this year’s event include:
1. Engineer Jamiu Badmos – Director, The Safety Advocates
2. Seun Akinsanmi – CEO, Elophotos
3. Adekeye Azeez – CEO, Founder’s Hub, Ilorin
4. Barrister Abayomi Oke – Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports.
This event will set an unprecedented landmark in Oyo State, as it will breed terrific
and Innovative minds that will shape the future of Ogbomosho, Oyo State and
Nigeria at large. Attendance to TEDxIsaleGeneral is free, but registration is
compulsory at www.tedxisalegeneral.eventbrite.com or intending participants can
send “ATTEND” + “Names” + “Email” to +2348138407613 or +2348126362482
or +2347057596207. This is an event you won’t love to miss.