Theme: IlluminaTED

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).

théâtre l'escaouette
170 Botsford St
Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 4X4
Canada

David Campbell

As an economist, David has the rare gift of words and is able to render the complexity of the subject not only understandable, but also pleasant and oftentimes exciting! He is the Chief Economist for the NB jobs board and his passion for the region is contagious. Here he is with a timely strategy for provincial prosperity.

Dawn Suzette Smith

A Californian who moved to the Maritimes a few years ago, Dawn Suzette Smith is an avid of taking time to connect with nature. Dawn is a strong believer that it is possible to create time out of our busy schedule and dedicate it to the outdoors. By doing so, all aspects of our life will benefit from it.

Derek Martin

Derek Martin has a thirst for innovation, even in mottos that we have used our entire lives. He challenges how we could rethink the way we start by implementing a new perspective on the concept of starting and finishing something.

Ian Chew

Ian Chew is an international student with a strong desire to learn from others. Over the last three years, Ian has interviewed over 700 individuals with various backgrounds and realities. He believes that stories not just change how we see each other, but how we can solve problems together.

Jake Arsenault

As a serial entrepreneur, Jake Arsenault likes to create and then "see things happen”. He’s developed a fondness for innovation from the basement at UNB and finds that it’s largely misunderstood. He tackles wicked problems and has wrapped innovation around his little finger to apply it in his daily life.

Jeff Nagle

When he’s not out walking, Jeff Nagle is a "code slinging keyboard monkey" and blogger. A survivor of child sexual abuse, Jeff is here to share his experiences to help others understand the struggles and remove the veil of secrecy.

Levi Lawrence

Levi Lawrence is the founder of Real Food Connections. He is a cook at heart, a passionate entrepreneur and a self-professed food geek! He believes that buying local can change the world and he walks the walk by being a distributor of over 175 food producers in the province.

Lisa J. Griffin

Lisa is a Community Development Hack living in Moncton Canada. A project junkie, who turns ideas into community movements globally for over 15 years. She studied IDS at Dalhousie Uni and ESD from Murdoch Uni in Australia. Living on a boat taught her that change is the only thing that remains constant. She has a robotic hand from Japan, a fake tooth from Australia, and a yoga teaching cert from India. Her spirit animal is the Otter, Chinese zodiac year of the monkey; and she's an Aquarius. Not an artist herself but a believer of life itself as an art; she is constantly looking at walls and sees the city as a blank canvas for art and culture. Lisa likes coffee and people who invite her to have one over talks about cool ideas.

Matthew Kingsley Williston

Matthew returned to Moncton in 2012 to bring culture and art to his birthplace after being based in Montreal,while travelling and working the world, since 1999. VJ, DJ, actor, performer, and event organizer, Matthew is well versed in cutting-edge media arts and projection mapping. He continues to push the borders of contemporary and visual arts, bringing with him 20+ years experience in event planning, art and subculture.

Nick Breau

Nick Breau, a former computer programmer, is a strong believer that by decluttering your inner self, it can greatly enhance your happiness. The author of The Power of Joy, Nick spends his time helping others reprogram their reality in order to shift beyond their biggest struggles.