Need a dose of inspiration this fall? Some of the brightest minds will be sharing their ideas and innovations at several TEDx events in Vancouver in the next couple of months. All TEDx events are non-profit and work toward generating though-provoking discussion around ideas worth sharing, echoing the sentiments of the TED talks we have all grown to love. Check out the local lineup coming to a stage near you.
TEDxVancouver: Tilt
Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 649 Cambie St, Vancouver
Saturday, October 18th | 8am-6pm
Tickets (incl taxes and fees): $117
Speaking on ’tilting’ and challenging the norm: Chip Wilson, Lululemon; Peter Gregson, musician; Dr. Jennifer Gardy, BC Centre for Disease Control, Jessica O’Reilly, sexologist and author; Jay DeMerit, pro athlete; Treana Peake, Obakki; Victor Chan, traveller; Charles Montgomery, author and urban experimentalist. Details
TEDxRenfrewCollingwood: Rock Paper Scissors
Windermere Community Secondary School – 3155 E 27 Ave, Vancouver
Saturday, October 25th | 9am-4pm
Tickets (sold until Oct 10): $63
Speaking on design, education, and the future: Bryn Davidson, LEED-accredited building designer, sustainability consultant and small business owner; Geoff Davenport, Team builder and business strategist with a passion for renewable energy; Jimmy Lin, Genomicist, 2012 TED Fellow and founder of Rare Genomics Institute; Robin Horner, Activist, Grade 10 student and game-changer. Details
TEDxSFU: Redefine the Norm
Granville Island Stage – 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Saturday, November 1st
Tickets (applications accepted until October 4th): $50
Speaking on how innovations in technology, design, and education can allow you to create your own path: Gonzalo Tudela, Vandrico; Colin Easton, writer and photographer; Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach; Michael Markwick, communications professor; Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, therapist; Angela Thurston, author and educator. Details
TEDxKids: Campfire Stories
Michael J. Fox Theatre – 7373 Macpherson Ave, Burnaby
Sunday, November 16th
Tickets (applications accepted until October 31st): $25
Hear stories from these young, creative minds: Ashley Phord-Toy, Aanikh Kler, Veronika Cooping, Devika Vishwanath, Caitlin Shaw, Harrison Lee, Tessa Mouzourakis, Noah Diguangco, Vidaluz Nacho, Stefan Zubovic, Ashley Wiles, Sean Karemaker. Details