A monk, a “gentleman thief ” and a drones ecologist. These are just a few of the speakers who’ll be at TEDGlobal 2013, themed “Think Again.” Since revealing the speaker lineup yesterday, we’ve noticed a multitude of tweets flooding in. Excitement certainly seems to be brewing. Below, some of the most fascinating tweets — from speakers and members of TED’s global audience alike.
Excited to be speaking at TEDGlobal in June! Also can't wait to meet Apollo Robbins, gentleman thief blog.ted.com/2013/04/02/int…—
Sandra Aamodt (@sandra_aamodt) April 03, 2013
Thrilled for physician-novelist @nassefi that she's joining #TEDGlobal 2013 as a Guest Host. Excited 4 you, Nassim! ht.ly/jHidc—
Rose Deniz (@rosedeniz) April 03, 2013
Creativity Officer, Accidental Theologist, Mathemagician, Cloudspotter… people's titles for TEDGlobal 2013… wow. bit.ly/16w5ogJ—
(@lukeneff) April 03, 2013
I can now confirm I'll be speaking – & NOT on willpower! RT @TEDchris: The speaker line-up for TEDGlobal in June: is.gd/NCGnEo”—
Kelly McGonigal (@kellymcgonigal) April 02, 2013
We're very excited about @JMSokoloff speaking at @TEDGlobal this year & hearing about his anti-guerilla creative! bit.ly/13R3B8g—
Everybody Engage (@everybodyengage) April 03, 2013
Woooop!! "@justaband: Happy to announce that that we're taking part in this years TEDGlobal in Edinburgh in June. blog.ted.com/2013/04/02/int…"—
neema ntalel (@neemantalel) April 03, 2013
It's now official!! I'll be giving a TED talk at TED Global this June! conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/… @TedGlobal @carlbildt @mehdirhasan @lrozen—
Trita Parsi (@tparsi) April 03, 2013
Yes, Edinburgh. OMG, OMG, OMG. Happy as a kitten on YouTube. We'll be at TED Global! conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/…—
Katherine Krause (@KatKrause) April 02, 2013
Honoured to be a @tedtalks TEDGLOBAL2013 speakers June, Edinburgh conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/… talking State as entrepreneurial force in economy—
Mariana Mazzucato (@MazzucatoM) April 03, 2013
Now it can be told: I'm giving a #ted talk in June @tedtalks conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/…—
Stephen Burt (@accommodatingly) April 03, 2013
Perhaps one of the best titles I've heard in a while: Apollo Robbins "Gentleman thief" conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/… #TED—
Tim Belonax (@timbelonax) April 03, 2013
TED Global in Edinburgh this June. Love it when the world is kind enough to come to my front door. conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/… #TEDglobal—
Rachel Hamada (@rachelhamada) April 03, 2013
"Think again" – TED reveals terrific line-up for #TEDGlobal 2013, incl. former Greek prime minister & Michael Sandel conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013/…—
Tim Leberecht (@timleberecht) April 02, 2013