Kingsley Aikins is CEO of Diaspora Matters, a Dublin, Ireland based consultancy company that advises countries, regions, cities, corporations and institutions how to develop strategies for harnessing the power and influence of their Diasporas. He has developed a unique methodology which revolves around face to face networking and building social capital. More info on www.tedxvilnius.com.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)