Theme: A Shift In Thinking

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Bell Performing Arts Centre
6250 144 St
Surrey, British Columbia, V3X 1A2
Canada

Adrian Midwood

Boat Captain, and Executive Director, Plastic Oceans Canada

Boat Captain, and Executive Director, Plastic Oceans Canada Adrian Midwood raises awareness of the plastic crisis on a large scale, and empowers individuals and businesses to be a part of the global solution.

Aida Sanjush

Student, University of British Columbia

Aida Sanjush, a 19-year old Afghan youth activist, advocates for females and immigrants and lobbies for everyone’s right to an education.

Aniela Guzikowski

Student

Aniela Guzikowski, is dedicated to reducing our dependency on single use plastics and stemming the flow of ocean plastic pollution to protect our health, the health of our oceans and all the creatures that call the ocean home.

Capt. Trevor Greene

Journalist and Author

Dr. Ryan D’Arcy has helped rehabilitate Captain Trevor Greene, a Canadian war veteran who suffered a devastating brain injury from an axe to the head in 2006, while serving with the Canadian Army in Afghanistan.

Darlene Illi

Consultant

Darlene Illi teaches a PTSD prevention “P.L.A.N.” for caregivers working in high demand, high pressure environments.

Dr. Ryan D’Arcy

Neuroscientist and Entrepreneur

Dr. Ryan D’Arcy has helped rehabilitate Captain Trevor Greene, a Canadian war veteran who suffered a devastating brain injury from an axe to the head in 2006, while serving with the Canadian Army in Afghanistan.

Drima Starlight

Musician, Singer-Songwriter and Author

After a decade of work as an activist-journalist for human rights, Drima Starlight has rediscovered his first love for music and found renewed purpose as a recording artist and creative entrepreneur.

Guy Felicella

Peer Clinical Advisor

Guy Felicella advocates for harm reduction on behalf of British Columbia’s Overdose Emergency Response Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health’s Regional Addiction Team and the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use.

Isabelle Mercier

Business Performance Coach

Isabelle Turcotte and Margarita Romano foster fulfilling and successful relationships and empower entrepreneurs and couple-preneurs to build inspiring brands, businesses and lives.

Jacques Lalonde

Writer, Performer, and Teacher

Jacques Lalonde survived a life-threatening stroke and discovered the healing power of art and creativity in recovery.

Lindi Nolte

Spoken Word Poet, Performer, and Educator

Spoken Word Poet, Lindi Nolte, teaches creative writing, facilitates workshops, performs and lives in Vancouver, BC. She has a rare ability to transform simple truths and insights about the human experience through the language of the heart and soul.

Margarita Romano

Equine-Facilitated Coach

Isabelle Mercier Turcotte and Margarita Romano foster fulfilling and successful relationships and empower entrepreneurs and couple-preneurs to build inspiring brands, businesses and lives.

Mason Vander Ploeg

Student

Mason Vander Ploeg, 11, is dedicated to reducing our dependency on single use plastics and stemming the flow of ocean plastic pollution to protect our health, the health of our oceans and all the creatures that call the ocean home.

Peter Scott

Futurist, Author, and Technology Expert

Peter Scott raises awareness about exponential progress in technology, particularly artificial intelligence.

Stan Leyenhorst

Design Consultant

Stan Leyenhorst performs existing condition assessments of the built environment, crafts universal design manuals, and teaches disability awareness to achieve the goals of inclusion, universal access, and community engagement.

Tom Dutta

CEO, Author and Coach

Tom Dutta is dedicated to transforming leaders and lifting the stigma of mental health in the workplace.

Tracy Theemes

Financial and Investment Advisor

Tracy Theemes challenges the status quo and fights for what is fair in managing money, relationships and power.