TEDx Youth@Toronto will be held on November 17th, 2012 (Universal Children's Day) at the Ontario Science Centre. The format will be based upon the traditional TED Talks format with a line-up of exciting and diverse speakers and performers. The event will be followed by a networking reception for attendees and speakers.
Also, the event will feature popular TED videos interactive activities hosted by the Ontario Science Centre. There will be time before, during and after the event for participants, organizers and presenters to interact and share experiences - a vital component of the experience. The live audience will be made up of high school students from all over the city. It will be also be streamed for audiences locally and globally.
Follow TEDxYouth@Toronto at twitter.com/TEDxYouthTO or at facebook.com/tedxyouthto for exciting updates as the event approaches!
(R)evolution
This year's theme focuses on the evolution of our society, as well as the revolutionary ideas, visionaries and movements that have made the world a better place. TEDxYouth@Toronto 2012 will be a celebration of positive change and will inspire you to challenge the status quo by showcasing a line-up of leading revolutionaries within their fields. We bring to you the evolved revolution.
The power to affect positive societal change lies with each and every one of you - what does (R)evolution mean to you?
This event is open to high school students in the Greater Toronto Area by application - we are accepting applications until October 20th at www.tedxyouthtoronto.ca/applications.