Enjoy TEDxKanata talks from previous years.
Should we still be afraid of AI? | Ksenia Yadav
Will artificial intelligence empower the worst elements of humanity? Will it take over our jobs, making us irrelevant? Ksenia challenges us to look beyond the fear of AI and instead consider our ability to influence the trajectory of this powerful technology.
Does the Internet need saving? | Byron Holland
The Internet is humanity's greatest invention, but it is at risk and needs saving from criminals, dictators, and social media giants. The costs are too high and the risks are too great to just carry on with the status quo. Byron outlines 3 pragmatic ways to reclaim the internet we want and the internet we need.
Let’s talk financial wellness | Heather Coleman
In order to get our minds right, we need to get our money right. Heather encourages businesses to adopt financial wellness programs to help employees improve their financial literacy. The payoff? Employees who are more motivated and focused because, if we’re financially well, we’re happier and healthier.
Our Toxic Relationship with Waste | Geoffrey MacKay
Humans are the only species that produce garbage. It is our legacy to the planet. We have normalized single-use packaging despite its opposition to the laws of nature. Geoffrey emphasizes that we must embrace nature’s circular cycles in product distribution to create a new legacy that we can be proud to leave to future generations!
Embrace Age with a Longevity Mindset | Helen Hirsh Spence
How old is 'old' in today’s world? Science has significantly extended the average human lifespan, giving us an unprecedented 'longevity bonus'. Helen urges us to reject the longstanding negative perspective on aging, and instead, to embrace our later years as a time filled with growth, promise and opportunity. After all -- aging is the ultimate triumph of living.
Every Voice Deserves to be Heard | Arun Munje
Have you ever had a dream where you’re trying to speak but no voice is coming out? Inspired by his brother Anand’s desire to communicate and the barriers he faced in doing so as a person with cerebral palsy, Arun founded an AI company AIHEARU (pronounced “I hear you”) to give his brother a voice. How can we all look for opportunities to help humanity emerge into a more equitable future?
The Dyslexic Mindset: It’s Not What You Think | Andrew Reeves
Andrew Reeves is the founder of the architecture firm Linebox Studio. He learned he was dyslexic at 42—and as an architect, it has empowered him to adapt and see things differently.
When to Rebuild or Retool in Life and Business | Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne is CEO of the PR and content marketing firm SHIFTER Agency Inc., editor-in-chief at SHIFTER magazine, a freelance journalist, and a media personality. He urges businesses to consider how best to adapt to new realities—whether that means rebuilding their team or retooling to win at the highest levels.
How Caregivers Can Transform Chaos into Care | David Mosley
David Mosley is founder and CEO of OwlCare, a company whose mission is to help families and their aging loved ones to transform chaos into care. He shares how family caregivers can navigate the challenges of health-crisis chaos and adapt to caring for loved ones at home.
How Virtual Reality Sparks Medical Innovation | Justin Sutherland
Justin Sutherland is a clinical medical physicist, founder of realizeLAB, and co-founder of medtech startup Realize Medical. His experience as a researcher, teacher, medical physicist, and techpreneur inspires him to innovate the way young doctors learn…with virtual reality.
Inviting Immigrant Entrepreneurs to our Stage | Karla Briones
Karla Briones is the founder of Immigrants Developing Entrepreneurs Academy (IDEA)—an online platform designed to educate newcomers to Canada about and connect them with our business ecosystem. She is a business strategist, business advisor, winner of the 2018 City of Ottawa Immigrant Entrepreneur Award, owner of Global Pet Foods Kanata & Hintonburg and Freshii Westboro, and a small business columnist. She knows adapting is essential for immigrants and entrepreneurs alike—and that Canada has the opportunity to foster the most successful immigrant entrepreneurship ecosystem in the world.
Preserving Credibility: A Beginner’s Guide to Identifying Misinformation | Kevin Parent
Kevin Parent has been the popular social media lead at Ottawa Public Health since 2018. He asks us if porcupines can really shoot their quills—and to question what we read on the internet.
Should we still be afraid of AI? | Ksenia Yadav
Does the Internet need saving? | Byron Holland
Let’s talk financial wellness | Heather Coleman
Our Toxic Relationship with Waste | Geoffrey MacKay
Embrace Age with a Longevity Mindset | Helen Hirsh Spence
Every Voice Deserves to be Heard | Arun Munje
The Dyslexic Mindset: It’s Not What You Think | Andrew Reeves
When to Rebuild or Retool in Life and Business | Kevin Bourne
How Caregivers Can Transform Chaos into Care | David Mosley
How Virtual Reality Sparks Medical Innovation | Justin Sutherland
Inviting Immigrant Entrepreneurs to our Stage | Karla Briones
Preserving Credibility: A Beginner’s Guide to Identifying Misinformation | Kevin Parent