Global 'ideas' movement hits Douglas

Tuesday, 7 October 2014 10:30

NASA astronaut colonel Ron Garan will visit the Island to attend an event which promotes idea sharing with communities around the world.

TEDx stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design; the TEDxDouglas event will see Mr Garan give a talk on the importance of social change.

People from all walks of Island life are being asked to attend on 10th November at the Youth Arts Centre in Douglas - which will be broadcast live on the Internet.

Manxman Chris Stott is the licence holder for TEDxDouglas, he says everyone's invited:

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