Written by Mariebelle Sawma How often do we talk about racial injustice and does it exist among our communities? What happens when we watch police brutality and discrimination unfold on media? The truth is, we may not relate or even understand it. We need to...
Written by Andrew Guilbert Some of the most interesting topics of discussion only come up once the small talk dies down. Even then, it can be hard to steer the conversation towards things you might really care about. So TEDxYYC got on social media and asked...
Written by Kelly Schuler What happens when people have an affinity around ‘ideas worth sharing’? TEDxYYC has grown over the past 10 years: as a community of speakers, volunteers, sponsors, experience partners, and audience participants. We’ve organized ten of...
Written by Andrew Guilbert Did you know that Calgary is home to one of the great pioneers of improvisation in the world today? Keith Johnstone is the co-founder of Loose Moose Theatre (where, among others, some of the Kids in the Hall got their start), the...
Hello TEDxYYC community, Though it may seem like our event is still in the distant future, we want to reassure everyone that the TEDxYYC crew are giving careful thought to the next steps we’ll be taking, and that we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. ...
Written by Kelly Schuler What happens when you bring together inquisitive thought leaders to speak onstage at TEDxYYC, to an equally curious and insightful audience? There is both a kind of instant community connection and timeless suspension. Our speaker...
Written by Andrew Guilbert Calgary is home to a wide range of interesting individuals with fascinating ideas worth sharing. We’ve welcomed many to the TEDxYYC stage and some of those talks have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people online. Here are three...
Are you willing to question what you’re capable of? Ready for a challenge that will break you out of where you are today? We are. We’ve spent a decade bringing you big ideas and transformative thinking, but now we’re ready to up our game, and you’re invited! What are...
Welcome to TEDxYYC 2019! And we're back for the second session, live from TEDxYYC 2019! You can read Live from TEDxYYC 2019: Part 1 of 2. Attendees enjoyed a short break to enjoy the lobby activations, alumni panel, literary walk, and to enjoy a light lunch and snacks...
Welcome to TEDxYYC 2019! Welcome to the tenth annual TEDxYYC, the biggest and boldest event we've planned yet! We're sharing our thoughts live from TEDxYYC as we experience the talks firsthand, with our audience. TEDxYYC 2019 Event Theme: You Are Here You’ve made it...
Did you know that TEDxYYC is entirely powered by the creative energy of volunteers? Our committee members, partners, presenters, performers, and event day volunteers join forces to bring this event to life. Without the passion, energy, and drive of everyone involved,...
Maria Galura is our artist-in-residence for TEDxYYC, and the founder of Calgary Party 50, a party business that has been delivering happiness in a bin since 2015. Her company's goal is to provide quick, chic, and fun party wares, including giant and bespoke balloon...