TEDxMelbourne

What happens when we stop asking “What’s next?” and start asking “What’s possible?” This September, TEDxMelbourne invites you to join us for an exploration into the ideas shaping the world we've yet to fully imagine. Our next event, Beyond the Horizon, encourages you to step back from the daily noise, question the systems we've inherited and hear directly from those who are already building what's coming. Each curated talk will offer a unique perspective into what the next 10, 20, or even 50 years could look like. Discover how the choices we make today are actively shaping that future. Hear from TEDxMelbourne-curated speakers, including: Tessa Forshaw, PhD – Cognitive scientist, senior researcher and co-founder of Next Level Lab at Harvard University. She examines the processes behind creative thought and how they can be nurtured, revealing how creativity, understood as both a science and a skill, can expand the ways we imagine the future. Hon Weng Chong – Medical doctor, Founder and CEO of Cortical Labs and featured in Forbes 30 Under 30. A pioneer in organic computing, his work merges biology and technology, raising urgent questions about intelligence, ethics and personhood in a world where life and machines intertwine. Andrew Wear – Economist, author and founder of Econovation. Drawing on global insights from the OECD and World Economic Forum, alongside his leadership in Melbourne’s economic development, he shows how bold thinking and practical action can help places and people thrive in a rapidly changing world. More speakers will be announced soon, each offering a unique perspective on the future we’re yet to imagine. Beyond the Horizon is more than just a theme; it's a mindset. It's about shifting from simply reacting to the present to consciously participating in what's being created next – with curiosity, responsibility, and hope. Come and be part of the conversation. Discover what's possible when we look beyond the horizon.