You might remember my coverage of BarCamp Houston 2 a few weeks ago. One of my video interviews was with Ernie Rapp of The UP Experience.
The event's site says The UP Experience is, "a one day event completely devoted to challenging our minds, broadening our perspective, and networking with a diverse blend of today’s most unique thinkers. On February 7, 2008, 20 passionate experts will be in Houston, live and in person, to share their unique expertise and vision."
Today, Rapp announced the speakers:
MALCOLM GLADWELL - Meet the renowned author of Blink and Tipping Point. Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and writer for the New Yorker, brings UP some new insights to entertain and change your perspective on the world.
STEVE WOZNIAK - The Silicon Valley pioneer, co-founder of Apple, educator, author and entrepreneur shares his passions about Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
LISA LING - This seasoned world traveler, host of Explorer and global contributor on The Oprah Winfrey Show brings you the latest story from her world beat.
SIR KEN ROBINSON, Ph.D. - What’s the secret of living and functioning at your maximum level of creativity? Acclaimed by educators, world leaders, leading cultural organizations, international businesses and the Queen of England, Sir Ken shares the secrets of Unlocking Creativity in Business and Education.
ERIK MONGRAIN - Elevating, inspiring and positively magical, the musical stylings of Montreal guitar virtuoso and YouTube phenomenon Erik Mongrain will lift The UP ExperienceÔ at intervals throughout the day.
RAY KURZWEIL - Renowned inventor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, widely sought after speaker and futurist, Ray Kurzweil will expand your mind as he shares his vision of the future. The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology.
JOHN MARIANI - Called “The most influential food-wine critic in the popular press,” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, author, journalist, and radio/TV reporter John Mariani serves up The Future of Fine Dining.
CRAIG KIELBURGER - Are you ever too young or too old to change the world? Now 24, children’s rights advocate Craig Kielburger began his work at the age of 12 years old, has touched the lives of more than one million young people with his organization, Free the Children, and is a best selling author as well. His message will inspire us all.
DR. CHRISTINE EHLIG-ECONOMIDES - Is it possible to move even faster on less fuel on the Transportation Grids of the Future? Get tomorrow’s thinking today from Dr. Christine Ehlig-Economides, director of the Center for Energy, Environment, and Transportation Innovation.
SHAWN ACHOR - What’s the roadmap for happiness and the secret for being the best you can be? Shawn has illuminated thousands of Harvard University students, the corporate elite, heads of non-profits and think tank participants. Now this sought-after author/lecturer shares the Science of Positive Psychology with you.
ALAN BEAULIEU - What’s Next for our Economy? Are we facing a big boom, a big bust or something in between? Find out from Alan Beaulieu, senior analyst, economist and principal with the Institute for Trend Research.
BETH BELOFF – Can economic development and environmental management coexist? Find out as renowned consultant Beth Beloff briefs you on Sustainable Development.
DR. HENRY LODGE, M.D. - How can you avoid 70% of your body’s decay and eliminate 50% of the injuries and illnesses associated with getting older? Dr. Henry Lodge, M.D., a specialist on aging and best-selling author, will tell you how to Live Younger Next Year.
ROBYN MEREDITH - What does the rise of India and China mean to all of us? Find out from Hong Kong-based Forbes Magazine Senior Editor Robyn Meredith, an expert on the global economy and author of The Elephant and the Dragon.
RICHARD BARANIUK - Ready for the next internet revolution? This Rice University Professor and founder of an innovative, award-winning nonprofit, shares how he is breaking boundaries in distributing knowledge through Open Source Technology.
DR. LEONARD BERRY, PH.D. - This distinguished Texas A&M educator, author, lecturer and humanitarian is an expert in the areas of service, marketing and healthcare delivery. There’s no better expert to outline the steps in Confronting the Healthcare Crisis.
BOB SEABERG - Neither fame nor fortune guarantee that one can live well or give wisely. Learn about creating a living Legacy and avoiding some of the planning mistakes of famous people with the Managing Director of Citi Global Wealth Planning.
DAN DEVIVO – Director/Producer/Harvard graduate, Dan DeVivo co-directed “Crossing Arizona”, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. Now he’s here to explore How Immigration Affects All of Us.
DR. GARTH POWIS, D.PHIL. – From The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the #1 Cancer Hospital in the nation, comes Dr. Garth Powis, Director of the Center for Targeted Therapy, to talk to us about the latest developments in Personalized Medicine and Cancer Treatments.
SHARA FRYER - She’s a well-known former news anchor, Emmy-Award-winning journalist, community leader, public speaker, and philanthropist who’s known for her quick wit and fun-loving spirit. So it’s only natural that Shara Fryer would be our Emcee for the first UP Experience.
There was some concern in the BarCamp Houston 2 audience about the price of admission. It probably isn't inexpensive to put on such an event so the price tag is $1,000 per person.
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