TED is a non-commercial enterprise, and all TEDx events are similarly not-for-profit. TEDxSydney will be free (or heavily subsidised) for those invited and selected, and is therefore only possible thanks to the generous support of a select group of companies and organisations committed to supporting the transformative power of ideas. As with everything to do with TED, the emphasis is on quality rather than quantity. The partners and sponsors listed below have been carefully chosen and their involvement with TEDxSydney can only add to the unique atmosphere of TED.
Major Partner
UTS:Business (the Business School of the University of Technology Sydney) has joined General Thinking as a Major Partner to bring TEDxSydney to CarriageWorks on 22 May 2010. The fit is perfect. The UTS:Business mission is supported by a vibrant, outcomes-oriented research environment and active engagement with business, the professions and community. UTS:Business website HERE. UTS:Business thought leadership is also manifest by its Business21C initiative … promoting conversations about the future of business in the 21st Century.
Major Partner
The ABC is Australia’s national public broadcaster … (and a class act). It provides television, radio, online and mobile services throughout metropolitan and regional Australia, as well as overseas through the Australia Network and Radio Australia. For more information go to ABC.net.au.
Greater Sydney Partnership
Greater Sydney Partnership is an independent organisation that has been formed to enhance Sydney. Whilst it is a private-sector initiative, the GSP has the full support from the State Government and the City of Sydney.
Foundation Sponsor & Merchandise Partner
REMO General Store was launched in Sydney in 1988 as a trusted source for unique T Shirts and thoughtful gifts. These days REMO is focused online, serving and delighting a global network of CustOMERs sprinkled throughout the world from an HQ located on a prominent corner in Bondi. See REMOGeneralStore.com.
Venue Partner
Built on a vision of a vibrant cultural life for our people and artists, CarriageWorks is a place for creativity and innovation with a unique spirit; where artists are given the opportunity to conceive, develop and present their work in an inspiring and creative atmosphere. For more information go to CarriageWorks.com.au.
Technology Partner
MOB is an Innovation Lab based in Sydney that have been building integrated mobile and online businesses for over 5 years. MOB are the technology partners for TEDxSydney and are responsible for building this website and the interactive online experience for the live TEDxSydney event. For more information go to mob-labs.com.
Communications Partner
Launch Group is a global, full service communications agency. They provide Public Relations, Marketing Communications and New Media services to clients across a broad range of industries and product areas. For more information go to launchgroup.com.au.
Streaming Partner
Viocorp is Australia’s leading software company specialising in online video streaming. Its Viostream product is a world class video content management system allowing customers to publish content to multiple devices. For more information go to Viocorp.com.
Staging Partner
Since 1975 Haycom has delivered technical services for all types of events including conferences, product launches and AGM’s. With innovative event solutions, experienced A/V and IT support, and free technical event tips, choose Australia’s most trusted events company. For more information go to HaycomStaging.com.au.
Streaming Partner
Akamai’s global platform of thousands of specially-equipped servers helps the Internet withstand the crush of daily requests for rich, dynamic, and interactive content, transactions, and applications. When delivering on these requests, Akamai detects and avoids Internet problem spots and vulnerabilities, to ensure Websites perform optimally, media and software download flawlessly, and applications perform reliably. We are thrilled to be working with Akamai on our webstream. For more information go to Akamai.com
Digital Printing
Digitalpress leads the way in the digital print revolution. They offer cutting edge digital printing techniques with smart IT know-how to produce high quality, cost effective print solutions. They produce the highest quality digital print material in the most efficient manner that can be readily customised and personalised. So, naturally, we decided to turn to them for all of our TEDxSydney printed materials. For more information go to digitalpress.com.au
Souvenir Partner
Dinosaur Designs. Louise Olsen, Stephen Ormandy and Liane Rossler met while studying drawing and painting at a Sydney art school in 1983. They formed the company Dinosaur Designs in 1985 and began selling handprinted fabrics and painted jewellery at Paddington Markets. The intuitive creativity that shapes their distinctive work in jewellery and homewares has also informed the development of their extraordinary company. Dinosaur Designs now stands as one of the most visible and successful design-based businesses in Australia, operating its own stores in Sydney, Melbourne and New York as well as exporting to more than twenty countries worldwide. For more information go to DinosaurDesigns.com.au
Rug Partner
In 1986 the Tal family opened the first Designer Rugs factory in Marrickville, Sydney, with just eight employees. Their adventurous designs set them apart from the traditional offerings and quickly carved a niche for the company. They have come up with a great stage rug for TEDxSydney. Think Quality. For more information go to DesignerRugs.com.au
