On Saturday, April 6, 2013, TEDxNashville will host its fourth annual event titled "Next" at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Distinguished leaders in technology, entertainment, design, science, art, education, government, public policy, healthcare and other areas will share their remarkable thoughts and ideas focused on creating positive changes in our society.

ABOVE: a time-lapse video of Alphachimp University's lead instructor Peter Durand scribing for 18 presenters and performers at TEDxNashville on April 6, 2013. The soundtrack of the video is taken from a 2005 performance by Matt Mahaffey, one of the 2013 TEDxNashville presenters.

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Speakers

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Session 1

Mike Farris | Bob Ezrin | Erik Qualman Dr. Ossama Bahloul | John Wikswo | Spoken Word

Session 2

Scott Huler | Jeremy Kane | Rashad Rayford Andrea Guerrero | David C. Baker | Sara Terry

Session 3

Todd May | Anna Nekaris | Matt Mahaffey Sybril Bennett | Charles Holt

About TEDx Nashville

The leadership team of TEDxNashville comprises successful entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, communication professionals, philanthropists and PhDs. Building on the highly successful 2010 event titled "Art + Science: The Future of Health" and the 2011 event "A Sense of Wonder,” this team is establishing a program that will inspire our community to engage in innovation for social change and serve as the foundation for a strong, ongoing TEDx presence in Middle Tennessee.

More at www.tedxnashville.com