About
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
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.)
About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani,Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The annual TED Conference takes place in Long Beach, California, with simulcast in Palm Springs; TEDGlobal is held each year in Oxford, UK. TED’s media initiatives include TED.com, where new TEDTalks are posted daily, and the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as the ability for any TEDTalk to be translated by volunteers worldwide. TED has established the annual TED Prize, where exceptional individuals with a wish to change the world are given the opportunity to put their wishes into action; TEDx, which offers individuals or groups a way to host local, self-organized events around the world, and the TEDFellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED community and, with its help, amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
Follow TED on Twitter at twitter.com/TEDTalks, or on Facebook at facebook.com/TED.
TEDGlobal 2010, “And Now the Good News,” will be held July 13-16, 2010, in Oxford, UK. TED2011, “The Rediscovery of Wonder,” will be held February 28-March 4, 2011, in Long Beach, California, with the TEDActive simulcast in Palm Springs, California.
About Us
Executive
Jan FlorjanczykDesign and speakers
@janmtl
jan@tedxmcgill.com
I believe good ideas start with surprises and it’s very difficult to be surprised when you focus very narrowly on your own field of expertise. TED, TEDx, TEDxMcGill are, to me, incubators for surprises and good ideas. I’m currently a Master’s student at McGill and a former speaker in 2009.
Jennifer Rose Chow-DelgadoLogistics
@spanish_lacejennifer@tedxmcgill.com
Hola! I am a student in Public Relations at McGill and I’m aspiring to become a professional Event Planner. About a year ago I saw my first TEDTalk video, and was hooked! Which is why I am so happy to be planning the logistics for this year’s TEDx McGill. If you haven’t been bitten by the TED bug yet, you soon will.
Tanya MulamulaAttendees
tanya@tedxmcgill.com
Hey! I am currently in my final year of my Economics degree. Like so many other people, I have quite an obsession with TED talks because I find them incredibly amazing and inspirational! I’m really excited to work on TEDxMcGill this year seeing that it will give me a chance to meet interact with so many great people!
David El AchkarSponsorship and finance
@DaveAchkardavid@tedxmcgill.com
I believe in the power of sharing ideas, making the world one big open platform for collaboration. Having attended TEDActive in 2010 I hope – and am currently working on – bringing that experience to Montreal and McGill. I am a student in my final year of computer engineering. If I’m not working on TEDxMcGill you’ll probably catch me working out somewhere (rock climbing, crossfit or more recently muay thai and parkour) or reading up on nutrition.
Lindsey SimpsonCommunications
@linds_simpsonlindsey@tedxmcgill.com
I love TED because of it’s welcoming nature. While TED is the host to some of the world`s most innovative visionaries, there is no intimidation factor. Sharing is the prominent theme of TED which means if you have something to share, TED will welcome you with open arms.
Volunteers
Chris ZacchiaAudio/visual
chris@forgetthebox.net@ZacchiaMachine
A Concordia graduate in Communications, Chris splits his time filming and directing the online comedy talk show JC Sunshine’s Fireside Chat and producing creative content for his online television site, Forgetthebox.net. Chris has experience in operating the audio/visual for events and comes to us with very specific knowledge for webcasting. When Chris is not filming, producing or copy writing, he can be found whipping up delicious cocktails and martinis at the popular cafe/bar Kafein.
Simon BouchardPhotographer
A graduate from Concordia’s Mel Hoppenhiem School of Cinema, Simon founded his company Redhead Studios, and sister company Redhead Photo in 2008. In addition to photo and video, Simon is quite knowledgeable in 2D/3D animation and visual effects.
Nathan TaylorPhotographer with Astral Projections Film Werx
Originally from Calgary, Nathan has been working in photography, video and motion pictures for over ten years. In addition to creating promotional photos and videos for a range of clients Nathan is beginning production work on a documentary on the history of technology and design called Beautiful Machine.