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).

Tom Patterson Theatre
111 Lakeside Dr
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 7S3
Canada

Anneke Smit

Anneke Smit is Associate Professor, and the founder and inaugural Director of the Centre for Cities (C4C) at Windsor Law. At the core of Dr. Smit's research and teaching is a long-standing interest in spatial justice and the intersection of people and place. This includes a deep interest in municipal law and policy, land use planning (including expropriation), and property law.

Mike Moffatt

Dr. Mike Moffatt is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Mike’s research focuses on the intersection of regional economic development, building child-friendly, climate-friendly housing and communities, and clean innovation.

Paul Kalbfleisch

Paul Kalbfleisch is former VP, Creativity and Brand Strategy for Research in Motion, the company behind the BlackBerry. Paul now consults on city strategies, prioritizing economic, social, and environmental benefits of Infrastructure for the Human Spirit found in joyful cities. He is co-author of the JOY Experiments: Reimagining Mid-Sized Cities as a Tool to Heal Our Divided Society