Friday, September 20, 2013

Mayor Kasim Reed Joins New York City’s TEDCity2.0 at Atlanta City Hal in Day-long Discussion on Urban Innovation

                                        


ATLANTA, GA (Sept. 20, 2013) — Invest Atlanta working with the local TEDx Chapter will live-stream New York City’s TEDCity2.0, a daylong event for urban innovators, organizers and builders at City Hall, the Old Council Chambers. Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed joins the Redefining Citizen discussion to talk about Atlanta as one of America’s most diverse cities.
Mayor Kasim Reed

“We are proud to have Mayor Kasim Reed represent our city on a global stage,” said Brian P. McGowan, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. “TEDCity2.0 is the perfect opportunity to highlight Atlanta as a thriving hub for business and culture.”

TED, a nonprofit organization that promotes “Ideas Worth Spreading,” supports world-changing ideas through multiple initiatives, including TEDx. The program allows self-organized groups to gather local thinkers and leaders for innovative discussions. Atlanta’s local TEDx chapter, TEDxPeachtree, is hosting the Sept. 20 simulcast. 

“Atlanta’s diversity is one of the reasons why the city has such a strong global presence,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “I’m eager to join leaders from around the globe to discuss urban progress and Atlanta’s bright future.” 

Brian P. McGowan
The TEDCity2.0 anchor event, hosted at TimesCenter in New York City, takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST and features more than 20 speakers. The event coincides with global TEDx events over a 48-hour period. Communities across the globe will focus on themes such as art, education, food, health and public space.


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