For thousands of years, the Whadjuk Nyoongar people have lived on the lands of Boorloo (Perth) and used yarning to pass history, culture and perspectives of the future between generations.

TEDxPerth acknowledges the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as the Custodians of these lands and waterways, and extends our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Thursday 7 August 2025

2025

Where Perth people share powerful ideas that could change everything.

Location

The Red Room,
742 Newcastle St, Leederville WA 6007

Time

Starts 7.00pm till late

Date

Thursday, 7 August 2025

This event includes

Opportunities to connect

Five speakers

Interactive experiences

Breakout Q&A session

Good to know

Near train station and CAT stop

Paid parking nearby

Wheelchair accessible

TEDxPerth presents CAN WE TALK? The Art of Conversation, a Winter Salon event that brings together five diverse speakers to explore one of the most urgent challenges of our time: how we talk to one another. In an era defined by polarisation, disconnection, and rapid change, this event will delve into the shifting dynamics of conversation—how we speak, listen, influence, disagree, and ultimately connect. Topics will span from mental wellness and hard conversations, to the role of culture, truth, and trust in shaping how we engage. Together, the speakers will offer fresh insights into the art of meaningful dialogue and what it takes to hold space across difference.

Join us for this exclusive evening event in Leederville for just $49.50*, including : 

  • Live talks from some of Perth’s most remarkable thinkers
  • Opportunities for networking, conversation, and discussion 
  • Q&A session 

*plus booking fee

Speakers

MC: Bo Wong

Jack Collard

Mike Dyson

Sasha Moss

Rigel Paciente

TED Letters

This Salon event explores themes of courage, uncertainty, and accountability—asking not only how we talk, but why it matters now more than ever.

From Indigenous perspectives on communication to the role of influence in a digital age, from climate grief to disinformation, CAN WE TALK invites us to consider what it means to be radically human in a complex world, offering our audience tools for connection, reflection, and action—designed to spark change both personally and collectively.

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Join us for an evening of thought-provoking talks