2016 SPEAKERS
MICHAEL HERSHMAN
Sport, the Ultimate expression of Fairness.
Reports of drug cheating splash across our headlines every week. Systemic in Russia, crossing disciplines, its presence is felt throughout sport. Anti-Corruption pioneer Michael Hershman will shine a light into the dark corners of this world wide practice.
Michael Hershman, based in Washington D.C., is an internationally recognised expert on matters relating to transparency, accountability and corruption. Michael has also been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute in their list of the top 100 most influential people in business ethics worldwide.
Some of Michael’s accomplishments include:
- Co-founder of Transparency International, an independent, not-for-profit coalition promoting transparency and accountability in business and in government
- Newly appointed Group CEO of the International Centre for Sport Security, a global leader in sport safety, security and integrity
- Member of the board of the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Member of the board of directors and the executive committee of the Center for International Private Enterprise
- Served for two years on the FIFA Independent Governance Committee
Email: mhershman@fairfaxgroup.us
BRYAN WINTERS
The Power of Numbers
It’s a numbers game…. that line could refer to a night out where you’ve spun the wheel of chance, and lost your hard earned money. Or it could refer to a countdown; the days between birth and death. Or perhaps to taxes? For Bryan Winters, numbers have shaped our world. In his talk he contemplates how numbers, from the earliest counting system, to today’s modern computers, have effected massive change on society. Count yourself in to hear this amazing and entertaining talk.
Bryan Winters has survived several Information Technology revolutions in his thirty years in the industry around the world. With experience ranging from the once largest company on the planet to being self employed, he is fascinated by the impact of computing on society. An internationally published author, Bryan and his wife Rosie live near the beach at Mount Maunganui, describing himself as an ageing surfer.
Email: wintersb@xtra.co.nz
MIKE AND SHARON BARTON
Who is the real Polluter; the Farmer of the Consumer?
Food! We all need it; it’s a matter of survival. And we want to have the best, then complain when the cost goes up. Beef farmers Sharon and Mike Barton are at the nexus of a new system and one that could change the way you look at your next meal.
Mike and Sharon left careers in tertiary education in Auckland to go full-time farming in Taupo about 12 years ago. They became heavily involved in the science and policy driving protection of Lake Taupo’s water quality from the effects of farming; and have been recognised for their significant contributions to sustainable farming and the environment.
HEATHER HENDRICKSON
Phages: Nature's Ninjas in the battle against Superbugs
We humans think we’re the top of the food chain, yeah nah! Without the benefit of “good” bacteria in and around us, we’d be dead. Meanwhile, ‘bad’ bacteria are systematically killed off with antibiotics. Trouble is that strategy isn’t going to work much longer. Without new therapies to enable the control of life threatening bacteria, we could be facing deadly consequences from a mere scratch. Heather Hendrikson gives us hope for the future.
Dr. Heather Hendrickson and her lab at Massey University Albany, Auckland, study various aspects of how bacteria evolve and exchange genetic material. She also goes on “phage hunts”, isolating and studying novel bacteriophages from New Zealand that are able to infect a wide range of bacteria. Heather enjoys talking about science. When she is not talking about science she is sometimes singing in her band “The Rulers of The World”. She owns, but does not yet really play, a Moog Theremini.
JOSHUA KONOWE
Trust in Business
Startups – Great ideas waiting to burst into life! Million dollar babies for some but the majority fail before they get off the ground. Joshua Konowe has been there and will expound on why, and how to avoid going down the rabbit hole.
Joshua Konowe is a highly successful and awarded entrepreneur with a history of building businesses from the ground up and driving value for both customers and investors. Joshua is a judge at Georgetown University’s entrepreneurial MBA program, a mentor at the Founder Institute, and volunteers at the Children’s Science Center, a non-profit in Washington DC. He is a single father of a 9 year old son, will travel to the edges of the earth for good food or good people. Most recently, he has developed a love affair for swimming.
ARMON TAMATEA
Psychopaths and three reasons why we need them.
This talk by Armon Tamatea may have you looking furtively at your neighbour, friend, partner, or work colleague and to beginning ponder, to wonder, could they be…..What exactly is a psychopath? Not all are axe murders. So where are they and what do they do?
Armon J. Tamatea (PhD) is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Waikato. He was previous to this a senior research advisor for the Department of Corrections and has worked extensively in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of violent, sexual and high-risk psychopathic offenders. His current research interests include psychopathy, gang communities, criminal justice and indigenous peoples, and institutional violence in prisons.
JOHAN MORREAU
The First 1000 Days
Children have been in Johan Morreau’s life for many, many years. As a paediatrician he’s seen it all, through the good times and bad. Softly spoken, but vehement in his approach to bring about change so that every small person has a chance to grow up full of wonderment, unafraid of life, and empowered to achieve their full potential. That’s what a fully developed brain does for you. How hard can it be?
Dr. Johan Morreau has been a hospital based child health medical specialist (paediatrician) in Rotorua, New Zealand since the end of 1983. In this time he has also held a range of senior medical leadership roles both nationally and locally. This experience has enabled him to develop a keen understanding of the relationship between Government policy and delivery of care; and to pose some interesting and challenging population child health questions.
DAVID BOOTHWAY
Stolen Rivers: Day lighting our streams
Spring Street and Wharf Street are pavements enabling commerce and the passage of people; their names arise from features in the distant past. Engineer David Boothway, works with concrete in the pursuit of progress; but nature has a long memory.
David Boothway is a professional engineer with a Master’s degree in engineering and more than 25 years’ experience working in, and for local government; in the management, design and supply of city services. David sees himself as a “reborn” engineer; transitioning cities away from trying to solve everything with black tar and twelve cubic meters of concrete.
ROBIN YOUNGSON
Perfectly Broken and ready to Heal
New Zealand has one of the most beneficial and accessible health care systems in the world. And when you are seriously ill there is no better place to be than in a competently run hospital with modern technology and trained staff to aid your recovery.However, caring for the sick isn’t all about the physical aspects of restoring health, as Robin Youngson will explain.
Dr. Robin Youngson is a New Zealand anaesthetist renowned for his pioneering work on compassionate healthcare. He’s the co-founder of the international ‘Hearts in Healthcare’ movement (heartsinhealthcare.com) and the author of ‘TIME TO CARE – How to love your patients and your job’. A captivating speaker, he’s been inspiring audiences in many countries spanning Australia, the USA, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, the Middle East, UK and Europe.
JODY JACKSON-BECERRA
How wonderfully soothing it is, listening to a story. You can let the words wash over you and allow images to enter the mind. You can choose to engage or to be completely passive. The story may have a subtle message and, if you let them in, lessons can be learned.Jody Jackson-Becerra weaves her magic, using a traditional Pacific Island story told to her by her grandmother. But wait there’s more! You didn’t think it would be that straightforward did you?
Jody left her large family and island lifestyle in Samoa to pursue educational dreams; attaining her Masters in Management Studies (Management and Sustainability) from the University of Waikato in 2010. Jody believes that education is key to empowering communities; and in engaging and motivating children through storytelling, a tradition she was taught as a child. Jody is also passionate about creating artistic traditional headpieces and wearable art.
DONNA MILES-MOJAB
The Hijab as a Political Instrument
Donna Miles doesn’t wear a hijab and probably neither do you, or many of the women you know. But women across the globe are forced to cover their heads or; on the flipside, are forced not to cover them. In New Zealand’s open society would we ever pass a law requiring a nun to remove her habit? Probably not. Donna’s keen observations open the door to understanding.
Donna Miles-Mojab is a British-born Iranian New Zealander interested in activism and promotion of justice, democracy and human rights. Donna worked as a senior mathematics lecturer in the UK before immigrating to NZ as a young mother and is now a successful blogger and published contributor on subjects relating to Islamophobia, Middle Eastern Politics, refugees and the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).
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MIKE JONES
The Kiwi answer to Pain Management
It’s a condition of concern, of physical pain; to yourself and to others.How do you really gauge what another is experiencing? What should you do about it?These are the questions that doctors must answer quickly and effectively, every day and every hour that they’re on duty.
Mike Jones is amazed at the stoic nature of Taranaki farmers whom he treats as they pass through the ED’s where he is practices Emergency Medicine. In his talk, Mike discusses the effect of circumstances on your perception of pain. It’s a fascinating tour from exclusive private clinics to remote Afghanistan.
Dr. Mike Jones has spent the past 16 years practicing medicine in emergency departments across the globe: from trauma centers in New York City to military hospitals in Afghanistan and Germany; and now to his current position at a public hospital in New Plymouth.
SHAMA SUKUL LEE
Engineering my Struggle- A first world problem.
Feed the World! A slogan, a Song and a Movement started by Bob Geldof in response to the images he saw of starvation, particularly of children, in Ethiopia, in 1984. 32 years on, the question remains – just how are we going to feed the world’s people?Fast forward to 2013 and successful IT professional Shama Sukul Lee embarks on a very personal quest to find fulfillment. You ask what is the connection?
A software programmer turned food tech entrepreneur, Shama Sukul Lee is re-imagining the high protein food system to make meat directly from plants with her innovative start-up Sunfed® Meats. Her mission is to evolve meat production to a cleaner, safer and more efficient model without compromising on taste and nutrition. Her mantra is to disrupt meat, not the environment.
Email: shama@sunfedfoods.com
MARK WRIGHT
TEDxTauranga 2016 MC
Mark Wright is an actor, comedian, entertainer and raconteur. His professional acting career includes appearances in many renowned NZ series. He is also a talented improviser and presenter having represented NZ at Improv festivals internationally and hosted numerous live and televised events. Mark is also in high demand as an entertainer, MC and presenter coach. Despite an accomplished career, he is still perhaps most well known as New Zealand’s original “ODD-FELLOW”.
TE KAHU ROLLESTON
Jason McIver Collective
The Jason McIver Collective is the songwriting vision of Taupo-based, Motueka born musician Jason McIver. The JMC performs as anything from a solo act, duo, trio and full five piece band. At TEDxTauranga the JMC was; Jason McIver Vocals & guitar, Matt Hill lead guitar & backing vocals, John Boone djembe and percussion.If we had to sum up the music of The JMC, it would be a blend of blues inspired folk/rock with a twist of dub.
