This document provides an agenda for a TEDx event being held at IHECS on March 2nd, 2013. It includes: - The schedule of talks, performances, and breaks throughout the day - A list of 18 speakers who will be giving TED talks on various topics - Descriptions of 7 performers who will be giving musical or theatrical performances - Names and roles of 7 staff members who organized the event - Information that the event is sponsored by IHECS and is the culmination of months of work by the organizing team.

1. March the 2nd 2013

2. PROGRAM
11h00
Martin Jugmans
Melissa Rancourt
Ken Robinson
Carlos Vaquera
Nicolas Baygert
Andrew Stanton
Simon Sticker
MatThieu Lietaert
Alexis Bouvy
Chris Lunch
AWorldofFootball
CHristella NimboNa &
David Vermeulen
Mathieu de Wasseige
Benjamin Zander
Emilie Tack&
Naomi Takagi
Martin Ophoven
Gerard Spencer
Yumma Mudra
Personal is universal
The journey to serendipity
Schools kill creativity
Put some magic in your communication
Branding is a humanism
The clues to a great story
The power of personal stories
21st century journalism ? Beyond content !
How human stories could foster positive changes
This is not a video camera
Just a game ?
Prime-time US TV Series and political commitment
The transformational power of classical music
Music as a soul for Europe
Théâtre Carbonique : the wonders of inclusion
Dancing is a key for the heart of wisdom
13h45
15h30
17h00
Lunch time 12h45-13h45
Break time 15h00-15h30
Break time 16h30-17h00
18h00 - Reception
TED talk
TED talk
TED talk
Performance
Performance
Performance
IHECS
Simon
Mewissen
media manager
Sebastien
Taylor
media manager
Anne
Chardonnens
logistics coordinator
Olivia
Peebles
logistics coordinator
Aurelie
Dehon
speakers coordinator
Estelle
Vercez
marketing manager
Pauline
Haon
Alsteens
project manager
After this fun and challenging journey
that the 7 of us have taken, the big
day has finally arrived. This journey in
the making was an incredible expe-
rience that we will all fondly remember
as filled with laughter and fun. We
truly hope that you will have a good
time today and appreciate the talks
we have in store for you! Enjoy!

3. SPEAKERS
Chris Lunch
Alexis Bouvy
Matthieu Lietaert
Simon Sticker
Nicolas Baygert
carlos Vaquera
Melissa Rancourt
Martin Jugmans
Nicolas Baygert is one of the « rising
stars » of political analysis in Belgium.
Sharp blog-trotter, author and columnist
for various media, he is particularly
interested in the philosophical implication
of branding.
EUandlobbyingspecialist,lecturer,trainer
and consultant in visual communication,
Matthieu Lietaert is highly creative and
energetic, always prepared to consider
different alternatives of approaching
problems.
Carlos Vaquera is one of the most
charismatic magicians in the world. He will
take us on an interactive journey beyond
the realms of reality and speak about
some techniques of influence and non
verbal cues he uses in his shows and in
his everyday life.
Alexis Bouvy is an independent consultant
working on conflict-related issues in the
Democratic Republic of Congo. He
has co-founded Local Voices, a non-
profit organization aiming to share local
insights in a lively and human way.
Visual storyteller, Simon Sticker draws his
inspiration from ordinary people from
all around the world with stories worth
sharing. One of the driving forces of his
work is to break down stereotypes and try
to make people question their own ideas
and assumptions.
Chris Lunch is a modern day alchemist in
the field of international development,
who believes in the power of technology
to shift awareness, galvanise communities
and unleash hidden energy for positive
individual and collective change.
Melissa Rancourt is a passionate woman
wearing many hats. She is a business and
social entrepreneur and an industrial
engineer with 20 years experience of
leading organizations through change
and improvement.
Martin Jugmans is a storyteller. His
experience arises from a lifestyle of
exploration and adventure. He inspires
people to tell their story and has an
inclusive body, mind and soul approach
to facilitate lively communication.

4. PERFORMERS
Gerard Spencer
Naomi Takagi
Dav i d V e r m e u l e n
Christella Nimbona
Yumma Mudra
Martin Ophoven
Emilie Tack
Mathieu de Wasseige
A World of football
Christella Nimbona’s musical talents are a wonderful
mix between Tracy Chapman, Aretha Franklin or even
the Staple Singers. Christella is from Burundi. Her songs
talk about life, war, faith and convey a strong message
of hope and peace. She is accompanied by David
Vermeulen (guitar), who takes part in writing, arranging
and producing her songs.
Martin Ophoven uses theater, role-playing,
comedy and improvisation to disrupt,
release, capture and use collective
imagination, experiences and dreams to
create a new sense of awareness on an
unlimited range of subjects.
European union affairs practitioner,
university lecturer, musician, dancer and
idealistic day dreamer, Emilie Tack will
explore how music can communicate,
convey and create strong sociocultural
and political messages in everyday life.
Fascinated with popular culture as a
means of empowerment, Mathieu de
Wasseige delved into the field of US
Network Television Series, trying to
understand the role of contemporary
media in popular culture as well as in the
shaping of society.
AWOF is a non-profit organization
founded by a groupe of friends sharing
the same passion for football. Alban
Herinckx and Sean Carter will help us
understand the impact of football on the
development and integration of youth in
society.
Organist, pianist and founder of « Listen to the
Pulse of the Planet », Naomi Takagi will show us,
together with Emilie Tack, how music can trigger
changes and transform conflictual situations.
Gerard Spencer has three passions in life : education,
music and travelling. TEDxIHECS will welcome him as a
musician as he will present us with the « hang », a rare
sought-after musical instrument.
Yumma Mudra takes us on a poetical
and very personal journey sharing her
own experiences as a dancer and
teacher while attempting to reveal our
common natural skills, our human potential
and the interdependency of all items.

5. is sponsored by
IHECS