Have you ever dreamed of, or imagined running a marathon? Now imagine running 250 of them. In one year. That is just one of the many remarkable feats that Martin Parnell has accomplished. Martin shared some details of his incredible journeys, and some amazing...
Apoorv Sinha, President of Carbon Upcycling Technologies, semi-finalist for NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, and 2017 TEDxYYC speaker with a vision to advance the field of carbon upcycling. While most people like to feel engaged in their work, Apoorv Sinha takes industry...
Taking the stage as our host at TEDxYYC 2017... Michael Bernard Fitzgerald! A touring troubadour and artist with an acoustic folk sound. Michael Bernard Fitzgerald (MBF) is a singer, songwriter and proud Calgarian. Most of MBF’s time is spent on stage playing clubs,...
TEDxYYC is thrilled to present Michèle Moss... A dynamic dancer, choreographer and citizen of the world. A co-founder of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) and Associate Professor with the University of Calgary’s B.A. Dance Program, Michèle explores the nature of jazz...
TEDxYYC is proud to present Apoorv Sinha... A technology innovator with a fresh take on upcycling. Apoorv Sinha is an innovator with a focus on environmental footprint. On June 23 at Arts Commons, Calgarians will gather and Intersect at TEDxYYC 2017. We will navigate...
Student and Speaker Breakfast Winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted a video application for the student and speaker breakfast. It was hard to choose just 10 out of so many inspiring videos! These ten lucky students will be joining us on Friday June 23rd for our...
TEDxYYC is proud to present Janelle Pewapsconias... A games creator with a zeal for Indigenous history and community. Janelle Pewapsconias is a nehīyaw iskwesis (Plains Cree woman) who channels her creativity and passion for Indigenous culture via gaming platforms....
TEDxYYC is proud to present Wolfgang Tittel... An experimental quantum physicist with a real-world lens. Dr. Wolfgang Tittel is a University of Calgary physics professor with over two decades of groundbreaking research – featuring pivotal discoveries that helped...
Taking the stage at TEDxYYC 2017… Hayley Wickenheiser! An Olympic trailblazer with a passion for community and sport. Hayley Wickenheiser is one of the best female hockey players in the world. A five-time Olympic medalist and national team member since age 15,...
We’re thrilled to announce that local musicians Jeff Stockton, Darcy Stamp & Carl Janzen will take the stage at TEDxYYC 2017! Storytellers weaving works of art through musical collaboration. Jeff Stockton, Darcy Stamp and Carl Janzen are accomplished musicians who...
TEDxYYC’s 2017 Artist in Residence is a true case of art imitating life – an artist musing on diversity, disability and individuality. New to the annual TEDxYYC event, 2017 attendees will experience the artwork by our first-ever TEDxYYC Artist in Residence the minute...
Taking the stage at TEDxYYC 2017... Peter Oldring! A creator with a flair for comedy and commentary. Calgarians will gather and Intersect at TEDxYYC 2017 on June 23 at Arts Commons. We will navigate the fleeting and enduring moments where people meet, ideas...