Computer science teaches a problem-solving paradigm that can be very useful for finding innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Based on his own experience of inventing the world’s first non-invasive flu vaccine, Virji tells us how he used computer science to...
Julia Hardy tells us how she uses humour to combat endemic online sexism, and explains how the actions of this small percentage of men not only adversely affect and change women’s behaviour, but actually cause detriment to other men. Julie Hardy is a technology and...
In 1916, Einstein used his Theory of Relativity to predict that gravity moved throughout the universe as tiny ripples in the very fabric of spacetime: gravitational waves. Scientists have searched exhaustively for these waves since the 1960's. Physicist Michael Landry...
Having spent more than 30 years as a full-time sponsored extreme sports athlete, Will Gadd now teaches his two young daughters how to navigate life and mountains. In this humorous talk he tells us why he’s happy when his five-year old classifies a situation as “Bumps...
TEDxYYC is an independently-organized event, run entirely by volunteers. The enthusiasm of the speakers, entertainers and hosts of the well-known event are reflected backstage by the many volunteers required to coordinate such a prestigious event. This blog series...
TEDxYYC is an independently-organized event, run entirely by volunteers. The enthusiasm of the speakers, entertainers and hosts of the well-known event are reflected backstage by the many volunteers required to coordinate such a prestigious event. This blog series...
Award-winning experts including Nobel Peace Prize nominee to take the stage in Calgary on June 24 CALGARY, AB – May 24, 2016 – For Immediate Release – TEDxYYC, Calgary’s largest independently-organized TED event, is thrilled to announce the final round of speakers to...
TEDxYYC is an independently-organized event, run entirely by volunteers. The enthusiasm of TEDxYYC speakers, entertainers and hosts are reflected backstage by the many volunteers required to design and deliver such a noteworthy event. This blog series looks behind the...
TEDxYYC, Calgary’s largest independently-organized TED event, announces the next round of speakers to take the stage at its highly-anticipated, sold-out event on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons. Speakers for the seventh-annual...
TEDxYYC is an independently-organized event, run entirely by volunteers. The enthusiasm of TEDxYYC speakers, entertainers and hosts are reflected backstage by the many volunteers required to design and deliver such a noteworthy event. This blog series looks behind the...
On June 24 at Arts Commons, Calgarians will come together at TEDxYYC 2016 to elevate perspectives on our changing world. To see beyond the everyday. We invite you to join us on our journey towards Expanding Horizons. This highly-anticipated, sold-out event will...
TEDxYYC, Calgary’s largest independently-organized TED event, announces the first round of speakers to take the stage at its highly-anticipated, sold-out event on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons. Speakers for the seventh-annual...