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,...
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Behind the Scenes: 5 questions with our Artist-in-Residence Maria Galura
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...
Recommended reads from TEDxYYC 2019 speakers
TEDxYYC is all about ideas worth spreading. We also believe that inspiration lives both on the TEDxYYC stage—and off. Our speakers are curious, innovative, and committed to learning more about the world around them. It's no surprise that we've found many of them to be...
How to get the most out of TEDxYYC 2019: Our 10th-anniversary event
TEDxYYC is celebrating our tenth year of sharing ideas worth spreading, so we’re planning for our biggest event yet. We’ve invited a whole host of interesting speakers, artists, and performers to bring inspiration, innovation, and connection to the TEDxYYC stage. This...
Who should attend TEDxYYC?
Those who have never attended TEDxYYC may wonder, who is this event really for? Who should be attending this event? And more importantly, who should be coming along with them? After all, the concept that drives the whole TED concept is “ideas worth spreading” so don’t...
Why partner with TEDxYYC 2019 for our 10th anniversary event?
This year’s TEDxYYC event will feature a collection of inspiring speakers and performers at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons on Saturday, June 15, 2019. This year is our tenth-anniversary event, and could be the perfect opportunity for your company or...
TEDxYYC 2019 Event Theme Announcement: You Are Here
You’ve made it here, but where are you? Context is everything. Join us for a celebration of our place and time at TEDxYYC 2019 in Calgary on Saturday, June 15, 2019. We’re excited to return to the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage for our tenth annual event. Watch this...
Live from TEDxYYC 2018: Part 2 of 2
Welcome to TEDxYYC 2018! And we're back for the second session, live from TEDxYYC 2018! You can read Part 1 of 2 here. Attendees enjoyed a short break to enjoy the lobby activations and enjoy the refreshments supplied by our partners. Session 2 Speakers and Performers...
Live from TEDxYYC 2018: Part 1 of 2
Welcome to TEDxYYC 2018! What an exciting day! We kicked off the day with the Student & Speaker Breakfast at Hotel Arts, giving students the chance to meet and chat one on one with this year's speakers. They had a rare opportunity to learn more about the speakers'...
TEDxYYC 2018 Behind the Scenes: After Party
The 9th annual TEDxYYC event is bringing you something new, and it's a special opportunity not to be missed. We're hosting an After Party that will absolutely complete your TEDxYYC experience! This year, after the speakers and performers have finished on the TEDxYYC...
TEDxYYC 2018 Student + Speaker Breakfast Winners!
One truly inspiring element of TEDxYYC is the Student + Speaker Breakfast. We are so pleased to be able to welcome students to take part in this memorable opportunity! This is the 3rd annual Student + Speaker Breakfast, and it will take place at Hotel Arts on the...
TEDxYYC 2018 Artists-in-Residence: Bianca Manuel & Gabriele Kuzabaviciute
Do advancements in digital communication affect the ways we live and share experiences? We are becoming ever more dependent on the digital world, and devices influence everything we do. With this installation, Artists-in-Residence Bianca Manuel and Gabriele...