Oct

20

2017

TEDxHiltonHead: Resilience

8:00 AM

Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, Hilton Head Island, SC

TEDxHiltonHead addressed the timely topic of resilience and featured a solid mix of illustrious names and the up-and-coming minds who are the embodiment of human and community resilience. In choosing “Resilience” as 2017’s theme, the event addressed and celebrated all types of resilience and the vibrancy of the human spirit.

2017 Speakers

  • Sandy Johal

    Screenwriter, Novelist, Thrive Global Contributor

  • Martin Lesch

    Musician/Junior Jazz Foundation

  • Matt Cuccaro

    Director of Performance, Golf Learning Center at The Sea Pines Resort

  • Mark “Puck” Mykleby

    Co-founder, Long Haul Group LLC

  • Larry Hughes

    Founder, Lowcountry Oyster Trail

  • Justin Batt

    Chair Health and Sports Business, ForbesBooks & Founder, Daddy Saturday

  • John Cranford

    Owner, Swampfire Records and front man for South Carolina rock band, cranford hollow

  • Emily Johnson

    Founding Owner & Managing Director, Polaris Capital Advisors

  • Donna Drake

    Television Producer/Talk Show Host/ Actress/Philanthropist.

  • David Premo

    Retired publishing executive and associate professor of communication at Kaplan University

  • David Nelems

    CEO, Don Ryan Center for Innovation

  • Chris Schembra

    “The Empathy Coach”

  • Chris Gintz

    Inventor

  • Chris Marsh

    Executive Director, Spring Island Trust and LowCountry Institute

  • Amber Kuehn

    Owner, Spartina Marine Education Charters

  • Al Stokes

    Research Biologist, South Carolina Department of Natural Resource

  • Ree Williams

    Business Entrepreneur and Women’s Value Proponent

  • Dr. Debi Lynes

    Master of Ceremonies

  • Bea Wray

    Entrepreneur, Women’s and Community Advocate, Leadership Advocate