This Saturday I’m going to be heading back to the EA campus in Burnaby to cover and participate in TEDx Vancouver – an independently organized TED event. The list of speakers hasn’t been released to the public yet, but I can confirm that it’s a group I’m excited to see.
The theme this year is Forever Young. Here’s what TEDxVan has to say about it:
“TEDxVancouver 2009: “Forever Young”
Remember what it was like to be a kid? Wide-eyed and fascinated by the world around you, never afraid to dream big, and always eager to learn? TedxVancouver wants to unleash a youthful, contagious energy; one that breeds creativity, and fosters the exploration and synthesis of new ideas.
Our city is internationally recognized for its contributions to sustainable development, medical research and interactive entertainment. These three diverse example frames of reference will provide the backdrop for some extraordinary new perspectives that will help us celebrate what it truly means to be Forever Young.”
In addition to the TED talks given by the speakers there are also going to be breakout sessions throughout the day, offering an opportunity to engage the speakers in a more personal way. I’m looking forward to chatting with more than a few of them.
Got questions about TEDxVan? Leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you.
i’ll be there takin photos. will get good to see everyone and hangout. make sure you look purty and jump in front of my camera!