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Theme: Ithaca: The Road Less Traveled

This event occurred on
November 15, 2014
10:00am - 5:00pm EST
(UTC -5hrs)
Washington, District of Columbia
United States

In its fourth year, TEDxGeorgetown is our initiative to bring the TED experience to Georgetown University. It is a platform for Georgetown-affiliated speakers to share their insight and wisdom. Our theme this year - Ithaca: The Road Less Traveled - really touches on education and achievement as a journey. This year's conference will take the audience through three sessions: Formation, Trials and Coda, all present in extraordinary journeys undertaken.

The title "Ithaca" is based on the poem about Ulysses' journey, the point being that it is the journey that matters, not the destination. Different speakers will share their perspectives on loving and excelling at what they do. The event will showcase what the Georgetown community is able to achieve and highlight individuals who have crafted a purpose for themselves and struck out on their own, from social entrepreneurship to advocacy to a successful career, in a way that contributes to the common good. In the context of the Georgetown Spirit and as a foundation of a Georgetown education, we hope that the ideas spread through TEDxGeorgetown serve as direction and help drive innovation at the university.

Georgetown University, 3700 O Street NW
Gaston Hall
Washington, District of Columbia, 20057
United States
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Organizing team

Jack
DeGioia

Organizer

Cheryl
Lau

Co-organizer
  • Diana Bao
    Director of Logistics
  • Natalia Peña
    Deputy Director of Logistics
  • Mona Hussein
    Director of Technology
  • Randy Puno
    Director of Marketing
  • Mary-Bailey Frank
    Speaker Liaison
  • Kevin Carter
    Community Development Coordinator
  • D.J. Angelini
    Director of Institutional Relations
  • Connie Yang
    Director of Design