In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Woah! Studios & The Grounds
8-14 Henderson Valley Rd
Henderson
Auckland, Auckland, 0612
New Zealand

James Hurman

A passionate believer in the power of creativity and storytelling in business, James Hurman works at a crossroads of brand strategy, storytelling, creativity and entrepreneurialism. As founder and CEO of Storytech, the world’s first ‘brand strategy in a box’ he has turned this theory into practise, allowing start-ups and small businesses to develop a robust brand strategy for a fraction of the traditional cost. His Auckland-based venture studio Previously Unavailable specialises in the rapid development of innovative products with non-traditional business models, helping companies big and small bring exciting new ideas into the world. James’ prior career in the advertising industry was recognised with dozens of marketing effectiveness awards, and in 2013 he was named the world’s #1 strategy planner. His 2011 book The Case for Creativity proved the link between imaginative marketing and commercial success and has been republished several times in multiple languages.

Rashina Hoda

Dr Rashina Hoda is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, whose research focuses on the human and social aspects of software engineering. She has researched agile teams and management in industrial settings for over a decade, with over 70+ published research articles on topics such as agile transformation, self-organising teams, agile project management, customer collaboration, and more. Rashina’s Theory of Becoming Agile received a distinguished paper award at the International Conference on Software Engineering in 2017 and her agile team transformation tool has been well received in the industry. She also created and runs the agile course at the University of Auckland.