We host a variety of TEDxEdmonton events in our city. From our main events to our new salon series, we're spreading ideas all year long.
Main Events
TEDxEdmonton 2012: Activating Ideas
June 9, 2012 - More Info »
The world doesn't simply need big ideas. The world needs great vision, powered by creators, engineers, entrepreneurs and change agents with the ability to execute and ambition to prove it. It's about having the courage to be the first one, to lead others into unfamiliar territory, to transform unproven ideas into something real. It's about who can outwork, outplay and outsmart the competition, and who question the usual definitions of success. At TEDxEdmonton 2012, we'll challenge you to go beyond ideas, fight constraints, create momentum, inspire followers, and take action. It's time you activate those big ideas and start building something great for the world, right here from Edmonton and beyond.
TEDxEdmonton Education 2012
October 13, 2012 - Save the date!
We're excited to announce our first ever TEDxEdmonton main event focused exclusively on learning and education. It'll be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. Stay tuned here for more details.
TEDxEdmonton 2011: Seeds of Innovation
June 11, 2011 - Highlights »
We’re in the midst of an exciting era. We’re living in an interconnected knowledge economy shaped by the creative industries, information technology, and globalization. And we’re seeing a new generation of connected artists, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs emerging who can transform seeds of new ideas into bold new works, companies and products. At TEDxEdmonton 2011, we’ll meet some of these remarkable people, some from abroad, others from right here in our hometown. We promise you another dizzying day of inspiration, wonder and curious delight, as we experience the stories, visions, and passions of these bold individuals through the art of live presentation.
TEDxEdmonton 2010: Cultivating the Creative Economy
March 13, 2010 - Highlights »
The world is changing and the creative and entrepreneur economy is here. It’s a new world where ideas, knowledge, creativity and entrepreneurship rule. Where community trumps geography, where small is the new big, and where innovation and entrepreneurial savviness is so much more valuable. It’s a new world that presents an opportunity for Edmontonians, particularly our young generation, to make our mark on the global stage today. Because if we don’t, other cities will continue to pass us by. We wanted TEDx Edmonton to be a spark that would ignite and connect the entrepreneurial and creative energy we’ve always had in our community.
Salon Series
Salon #2: Rethinking Human Engagement
Apr 18, 2012 - More Info »
Technology continues to change the face of human communication and interaction as we know it. Social networks have become the primary method of communication for younger generations and digitally-aware consumers. We can post status updates to solicit responses, share opinions, update others on our activities, and let others know where we are and what we're doing. But can technology ever replace human interaction? Do these technologies make us feel safer, happier, connected and more engaged? In this Salon, we'll explore how these changes are transforming the nature of our interactions with each other.
Salon #1: Rethinking Open Source Culture
Feb 8, 2012 - Highlights »
As the Internet came to be, we were all excited by the awesome possibilities that would be realized once this free-flowing, open network allowed musicians, artists, scientists and engineers around the world to instantly share their work. Remixing, collaboration, and new innovations would be the result. But while there have been great examples of open source projects (like Wikipedia) fueled by the wisdom of crowds, there are many examples where open source culture has fostered nasty group dynamics and mediocre collaborations. Have we glorified open-source software, free information and collective work at the expense of individual creativity? Or is open source culture here to stay?
TED Talks @ Lunch
TED Talks @ Lunch
University of Alberta Enterprise Square - Register »
The U of A Alumni Association and TEDxEdmonton bring inspirational TED talks to downtown Edmonton through our TEDTalks@Lunch series. Best of all, it's free! Bring your lunch and be inspired by some of the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers as they present the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Watch a selected TEDTalk video presentation (selection is kept secret) then join the group in a discussion about the presentation. What better way to feed your mind over the lunch hour? Join us the last Wednesday of every month to watch and discuss an "idea worth spreading".
