Information via Nick Kaufmann. Contact him at nkauf87[AT]gmail[DOT]com for more information.

The theme of the TEDxTohoku conference is “Asking the 3.11 Generation,” and it will focus on 12 speakers who are doing relief and revitalization projects in the region. Right now, I’m looking for some English speaking volunteers to work with the non-Japanese speaking attendees and make sure they find their way around and can interact with other people at the event. Of course, we are also looking for regular attendees too. It’s Sunday, 30 October 2011, in Sendai, and the event is free with an online application. Applicants and volunteers are responsible for their own transportation costs.

About the conference:

Like it or not, each of us in Tohoku has become responsible for what will happen in the wake of 3.11 and beyond. We call these people the “3.11 Generation”. TEDxTohoku will ask the 3.11 Generation to think about their role in the post 3.11 era, as well as bringing ideas to the table about how we might envision the future of Tohoku. It is only through a deeper understanding of what Tohoku and the disaster is about, that we can come up with great ideas to inspire action in Tohoku.
Our goal with the TEDxTohoku initiative is to jumpstart the 3.11 Generation with ideas and conversation about Tohoku and to create a local and global movement for a better future for the Tohoku region. After TEDxTohoku, speakers and participants are invited to step out and take action armed with the ideas and personal connections generated through the event.

1)A Tohoku Story

2)Ideas for Tohoku

3)Action for Tohoku

1)A Tohoku Story

Read more at the official website.