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BIL (Benevolence. Inspiration. Life.) is a tounge-in-cheek name for a great un-conference to the TED conference happening in Long Beach this week. After a week of being inspired at TED, TEDsters and the rest of us can make our way to the Queen Mary to be inspired and amused at BIL, at a fraction of the price.
The list of speakers just on its “Space Stage” reads like a who’s who of the space travel industry. Here you can find the full list of speakers, which span from rocket scientists to environmental activists, and so much more. From its website:
Most of you have heard of TED or watched the talks online, but do you know about BIL, the quirky, populist, unconference taking place nearby? Open to the public and fully participant powered, BIL features a wild mix of technologists, scientists, artists, hackers, and those with a passion for community awareness.
If you’re in SoCal, check out this exciting unconference! I’ll be there covering it for this blog and others.
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