I was very excited to learn that George Takei will be speaking at a free TEDxKyoto event here in Kyoto on June 4th. It’s on a Wednesday, which just happens to be my day off from work. I’m definitely going!
(I really am! I just booked my seat here: http://peatix.com/event/37678)
If you don’t know who George Takei is (where have you been?), here’s a reminder of just how brilliant he is:
George Takei will be appearing along with diplomat, Patrick Linehan who gave a wonderful speech at the TEDxKyoto event last year on the value of being “different”. Actually, that was my favorite talk of the entire event so I am really looking forward to seeing him speak again too.
Here are the event details from our friends at TEDxKyoto:
“We are proud to announce TEDxKyoto Special Event “To Boldly Go!” event will be held on June 4th at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies! Speakers are Actor/Activist, George Takei and Diplomat, Patrick Linehan. This event is free and open to the public. Please come and join us!
TEDxKyoto Special Event – “To Boldly Go!”
Speakers : Actor/Activist George Takei and Diplomat Patrick Linehan
Date : June 4 10:50 AM – 12:20 PM
Venue : Morita Memorial Hall on the campus of Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Fee : Free and Open to the Public”Because this event is so popular tickets must be reserved in advance. Please click here to reserve your ticket: http://peatix.com/event/37678
See also: TEDxKyoto 2013 – My Top Five Talks
Dear Michael,
Thanks for the heads-up on this interesting event. I really enjoy the TED talks. I’ve reserved a ticket today and looking forward to the event, and to catching up again. Will be in Kyoto from June 1-8.
Best Regards,
Hugh
Hi Hugh,
Good stuff! I shall see you there!
Michael