Theme: Ignite: All Change was born of an Idea

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).

Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston
Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 6Z1
Canada

Gina Cherkowski

Social Justice Math Education Professor

A social justice math education professor and a professor of STEM Education & Creativity at the University of Calgary, Gina works to ensure ALL students have opportunities to excel and learn so they are afforded with every advantage.

Ken Surritte

Founder & CEO

After traveling to the Philippines and China, Ken found himself walking away from the security of a weekly paycheck and retirement benefits when he and his wife Nita began “Hearts and Hands International,” an organization committed to helping at risk children internationally. Ken and Nita have been traveling, inspiring, and encouraging others to serve, working at orphanages in Asia, South America, and Africa. While working in an orphanage in Northern Kenya-Southern Sudan, Ken realized another purpose, and WATERisLIFE was born.

Linda Edgecombe

CSP

Linda Edgecombe CSP, Hall of Fame Speaker My mission is to get people fired up and ready and I promise to create powerful shifts, increase accountability, while building momentum for my participants.

Lisa Kilgour

Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Lisa Kilgour, R.H.N. is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, owner of EatMoreRealFood.com, a wellness speaker, nutrition expert, and writer based in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, BC. Specializing in digestive health and the gut/brain connection.

Mark Jenning-Bates

Adventurer and Entrepreneur

Mark is an Officer (PRes) in the Canadian Army, a leading adventurer and accomplished entrepreneur. He has a history of bold adventures. In his (short) lifetime, Mark has completed a half Ironman competition and an Ultramarathon. He led a successful Guinness World Record team for the worlds longest paramotor expedition and climbed the tallest free standing mountain in the world to become the first paraglider pilot to fly from the summit. He was the first to SUP around 270km's of Okanagan Lake and is a precision Driver with the prestigious Bowler Dakar Rally team. Mark is also the Founder of the charity Rally 4 Life Foundation http://www.rally4life.org/. On the heels of a successful aviation Guinness World Record in 2012, Mark is now preparing to be the first person to circumnavigate the world in a Flying Car! Using real life analogies and lessons learned, Mark shares how innovative thinking, teamwork and discipline allow anybody to reach seemingly impossible goals.

Sonya Looney

Professional Athlete and Engineer

It’s energy and attitude that have propelled Sonya Looney on a mountain bike across the rugged Himalayas, through sweltering sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, and through the clammy jungles of Sri Lanka.

Will Cromack

Entrepreneur

An active entrepreneur, sports enthusiast and veteran of creating social good programs, this Dad of three is into supporting people to make a difference on the planet.