My involvement with TEDx Brussels started with a mix of curiosity and serendipity. Having long admired TED Talks, I registered for the inaugural TEDx event at the EU Parliament in 2009. Just days before it began, the organizers reached out—they needed volunteers. That’s how I first joined the TEDx crew.
My TEDx Brussels Story
The conference was sold out to 500 attendees with 500 more still on the waiting list. I was contacted and had to make a choice. I gave up my seat which undoubtedly made someone’s day. Therefore, this earned me a guaranteed free seat for the next TEDx Brussels event. So, last summer I received a reminder that I can book a free spot and be part of the audience as promised. And once again, I gave that seat. This time, to a close relation , and rather chose to volunteer again. With no regret !
As a volunteer, I was appointed for the Twitter Wall and Bibi Russel’s fashion show. So, I had the chance to meet Bibi Russel, and know more about her work. She is a former international model and a Bangladeshi fashion designer. An astounding woman who is doing a remarkable job in empowering woman in rural Bangladesh. I ironed more than 20 marvelous silk outfit pieces for the catwalk. Although very small my contribution was, I still feel I contributed in my own way to support the works done by over 2000 Bangladeshi women. That means a lot. Next step, get that beautiful handmade blue silk outfit 🙂
Bibi Russel
TEDx experience is all about meeting peers, people who believe in and want to make the world a better place. It gives also an opportunity to contribute to something we care about and naturally making friendly encounters in the process.
A terrific, amazing experience !