TEDxDes Moines: Meet the speakers
BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:46 PM A new Des Moines nonprofit is preparing regional thought leaders to deliver their ideas through the internationally acclaimed program TEDx.
Scheduled for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11, TEDxDes Moines “Through a Different Lens” will feature 14 speakers from the Central Iowa region. The event is organized by Think Engage DSM, founded specifically to work with the TEDx (Technology, Entertainment, Design) organization to bring a session to Iowa.
Speakers will have 12 minutes each to present their ideas. Topics include the dynamics of the deaf community and American Sign Language, sustainable agriculture, employment challenges for individuals with cognitive disabilities, and what “Iowa nice” means for the Black community.