Theme: ' Pushing the envelope '

Topic of the TEDxBalaton conference was "Pushing the envelope" in different domains of education, business, art, social and glocal issues, such as assisting the handicapped and coping with environmental challenges.

The conference was organized around the above topics, introduced by an original TED Talk and followed by speakers and doers from Hungary and from the US.

The venue was a resort area nearby Lake Balaton, in Siófok. The conference took place in an old bread factory ( http://www.320fok.hu/ ) that had been adapted for it providing a cool and motivating environment for those seeking new ideas.

The aftermath was amazing for speakers and attendees alike. Having seen the success organizers are committed to make TEDxBalaton a series of conferences for spreading new ideas in Hungary and in the region, too.

320fok
Siófok
Hungary

Emese Kovácsné Nagy Dr.

School principal in a small town, Hejökeresztur.

Ferenc Miszlivetz

Sociologist. Professor at West Hungarian University, and at Bologna University.

Tamás Kolosi

Sociologist, professor, founder and owner of Lira book Co.Ltd.

István Márta

Composer, Chairman of Hungaria Festival Association.

János Lackfi

Poet, Assistant professor at Pazmany Peter University.

Dániel Rátai

Inventor on Leonar3Do 3D graphic tool laucnhed in several countries inlc US.

Scott Draves

Computer Artist. Works as enginer at Google where his installation is being projected in the main lobby.

Attila Sörényi

Sales Director at Fundamenta Bank. Works on imporvement of theoretical and practical background of empowerment based leadership.

Ádám Miklósi

Head of Etology Institute at ELTE University. Main area of research is dog-human interactions.

Ágnes Heller

Philosopher, teaches in New York, Berin, Budapest. Author of several books and publications.l

Eszter Pásztor

Dreamer and doer. She transformed a noname village to Fresko Village that gives work opportunities for the poor.

György Csepeli

Sicialpsichologist, professor at ELTE University.Main research areas are minority research, new trends in informatics.

Tibor Dessewffy

Associate professor at ELTE University. Chairman of Demos, Hungary. Leader of Unesco and European Council projects.

Gyula Babos

Composer, jazz musician, professor at Liszt Ferenc University.

Zoltán Hosszú

Chairman of EcoValley a close to zero footprint village. Research area is developing sustainable technologies.

Berta Fülöp

Owner of a small farm where benchmark green methods are being used. Passionate and engaged individual providing best practices for every interested persons.

Milán Radisics

Passionate photographer of nature. Creative director of his own advertisement agency. Member of the jury at BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year.