Tedx Vancouver – Distortion

CKNW Welcomes back Tedx Vancouver for it’s 8th year of hosting talks and inspiring conversation!

In its eighth year, TEDxVancouver will take on a new form inspired by the spirit of TED. This year’s main event will take place at the Vancouver Playhouse on Sunday, November 12, 2017  this year’s event will be themed Distortion – a unique focus on the conceptions and misconceptions of the realities that surround us. Speakers and performances will delve deep into questions and ideas that explore this topic, while encouraging Vancouverites to do the same.

“Speakers at TEDxVancouver are handpicked for their ability to provoke thoughtful conversation, spark debate and encourage new ideas. We’re thrilled at this year’s lineup and know this year will be our best yet,” said Ian Moore, President of TEDxVancouver.

“I am beyond excited to be part of such a thought-provoking and inspiring event with a dialogue that will enlighten and possibly change perspectives. This year’s line-up of speakers is incredibly impressive and I’m honoured to share the Vancouver Playhouse stage with them,” said Karina Leblanc, TEDxVancouver 2017 host.

Here is the rundown of the day’s activities and social handles: 

What:             TEDxVancouver

When:            November 12, 2017; 9am – 4pm

Main venue: Vancouver Playhouse

After party venue: Vancouver Film School

Speakers: 

Ginger Gosnell-Myers, of Nisga’a and Kwakwaka’wakw heritage, is currently the City of Vancouver’s Aboriginal Relations manager.

Jason Robinson, better known as “Caliden”, is a Vancouver-based artist and fashion designer, whose work spans multiple mediums and styles.

Michael Ableman,  Author-photographer-farmer Michael Ableman has been organically farming since the 1970s and founded Sole Food Street                               Farms —the largest urban agriculture project in North America— right here in Vancouver.

  The Star Captains, performance,  an experimental electronic-alternative band local to Vancouver, featuring NaRai on vocals, Jim Black on guitar, Max Zipursky on keyboard, and Gavin Youngash on bass.

Joely Fisher, is an American actress and singer best known for roles in Pretty Smart, Ellen, and Cabaret. Joely has experienced some profound grief in her life with the recent passing of her older sister Carrie Fisher.

Wesley Williams, Canadian rapper, producer, and renaissance man, is better known as “Maestro Fresh Wes”. Maestro is a distinguished genre ambassador in hip hop and Juno Award Winner, and was named CBC Music’s top Canadian rapper in 2013.

Cameron Herold is the former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, a serial entrepreneur, and influential speaker. Cameron has gone from starting businesses at the age of seven to building $100 million companies.

Bal Arneson, infused her career with the same notable flare that inspired the countless recipes found in all three of her national bestselling cookbooks.

PraiseTEAM Showcase, has relentlessly competed across North America as an innovative urban dance group of elite students from the performing Arts studio.

David McCann, successfully sued the Ontario Premier for breach of trust after failing to apologize for the Province’s role in covering up thousands of                     child abuse cases in schools under contract to the De La Salle Brothers of the Christian Schools—who he also sued forcing them to return $1,400,000 to over 150 survivors.

Host:             Karina Leblanc (Bronze Medal winning Canadian Olympian)

Social:           Website: https://tedxvancouver.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tedxvancouver

Twitter: @tedxvancouver

Instagram: @tedxvancouver

YouTube: http://tedxtalks.ted.com/search/?search=TEDxVancouver