Curator Applications

Curator Application

The following form is for applying to become a TEDxYYC Curator. If you have any questions please contact speak@tedxyyc.ca and we would be happy to guide you.

Curator Application

Name*
First Last
Preferred Pronouns*
Email*
Mobile Phone*
Address*
Street Address City
What do you believe are the most important considerations when it comes to curating TEDx talks?*
Do you have any event-planning experience? If so, what was your role and responsibilities?*
Note that event-planning experience is not a necessity.
Share two of your favourite TED talks. Tell us why you chose them and what makes them great TED talks.*
Please ensure the talks are not too similar in theme.
TEDxYYC is a strong believer of inclusion and representation of diverse voices, communities, and industries, both on our stage and in our audiences.
What communities do you think TEDxYYC is currently not successfully reaching?*
Would you be comfortable reaching out to any of the communities you listed above?*
What communities do you have access to?
If different or in addition to the above
Are there other ways you can contribute to increasing inclusion and representation in TEDxYYC speakers and audiences?*
If you could choose 4 speakers for TEDxYYC, who would they be? Please list 4 names of people who you would like to approach as possible TEDx speakers, and tell us why you think they would give a good talk. Please ensure that at least 2 are local to Calgary.*
Please do not approach any speakers, this is just an exercise.
You can find the official TEDx Content Guidelines here: https://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf
Please attach your CV below*
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg.
You can contact the TEDxYYC curation team at speak@tedxyyc.ca if you have any questions about this application.