Theme: Pursuit

TEDxBrampton returns! With Pursuit as this year's theme, be prepared for an unforgettable night filled with inspiration, motivation and education.

The Garden Banquet and Convention Centre
8 Clipper Ct.
Brampton, Ontario, L6W 4T9
Canada

Alexander Michael Gittens

Business Strategist

Alexander Michael Gittens is an acclaimed business strategist who has provided billions of dollars worth of solutions to over 400 businesses in every corner of the globe. He was the recipient of several awards of leadership and dedication to the community, including an exclusive Citizenship Award from the Federal Government of Canada and a Leadership Award from the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation.

Carrie Percival

Founder of Bully B.R.A.V.E

Carrie Percival is the founder of B.R.A.V.E. Bully B.R.A.V.E provides practical tools for students to defensively diffuse bullying. Vetted instructors empower students to lead confident and bully-free lives inside and outside of school. They provide a program for camp leaders on how to identify bullying and how to intervene in a responsible and safe manner.

Eric Beck

Founder of the Total Integration Executive Program™

Eric J. Beck is the CEO of Beck Consulting and founder of the Total Integration Executive Program™ for business owners and entrepreneurs. Focusing on personal effectiveness, sustainable workflow, and business mastery, the Total Integration Executive Program™ brings together over 50 key strategic modules that truly transform the way a business works.

Gaby Mammone

MS Society of Canada Ambassador

Gabriella, more commonly known as Gaby with one “b”, is an award-winning business executive recognized as an advocacy leader in the charitable and non-for-profit sectors. Gaby is involved with public policy and increases awareness relating to issues such as accessibility, continuing care, transportation and disability-related supports. She promotes diversity and is part of a kindness movement called ‘Be Aware, Be Kind’.

Kurt Patino

Hollywood Scriptwriter

Kurt Patino leads Patino Management Company (PMC), a full service Talent Management firm focusing on Film/TV actors. In his twenty-year career as a Talent Representative, Kurt has guided the careers of standout talent such as America Ferrera, Kelly Stables, Nichole Bloom, Cerina Vincent, Antonio Jaramillo, and former Oscar nominee Patty McCormack.

Mohammed Maxwel Hasan

TEDxBrampton Emcee and Lead Organizer

Mohammed Maxwel Hasan is the lead organizer for TEDxBrampton. After he achieved the competent communicator status at Toastmasters, graduated from the University of Toronto and Humber College, and published 2 novellas, he discovered the treasure trove of a well-articulated message.

Riya Karumanchi

SmartCane CEO

Riya Karumanchi is a 15 year old Burlington entrepreneur who founded SmartCane. SmartCane is a reimagined assistive tech. device for the visually impaired that uses technology to enable ease of mobility and independence - empowering millions of people through safe and convenient travel experiences.

Rob Elsworthy

Former Rockstar Employee and Founder of Resitr Interactive

Rob Elsworthy is a former Rockstar employee, working on AAA titles like GTA 4 and Max Payne 3. Rob found Resistr Interactive, which aims to bring original and thought provoking experiences to the gaming world with Mobile, Console and PC games.

Shelli Berman

Goodlife Fitness Manager at Brampton Gateway Terminal

Shelli Berman is the Goodlife Fitness manager at the Brampton Gateway Terminal location. With over 20+ years of fitness experience, Shelli pushes people outside their comfort zone everyday.