• What is TEDxKids@BC?

    TEDxKids@BC is a platform for facilitating opportunities to empower kids and support authentic learning. Some of British Columbia's most awe-inspiring kids will share their experiences and inspire others to follow their dreams.

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  • Who can attend?

    Kids, parents, educators and everyone else with passion for helping kids reach their potential are invited to join our community. We invite you to join our young speakers as their share their inspiring stories of empowered learning.

    Apply to attend here »

  • Why you should join us?

    Remarkable people with young hearts will share their captivating stories borne from genuine curiosity and bold ideas. We believe sharing great ideas is important in building a community that supports kids as they're learning to be!

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  • When is the next event?

    Our next conference is planned for April 5th, 2012. More conference info coming soon! Contact us with questions at:

    info@tedxkidsbc.com

Upcoming events

TEDxKids@BC Change

April 5th, 2012

TEDxKids@BC

October 2012

Our speakers for TEDxKids@BC Change event

Jamshed Colah

Jamshed is a 2nd year student at Simon Fraser University in the faculty of International Studies. He lives, breathes and is inspired by the "post-cardesque" city of North Vancouver. As a lifetime lover of music, ... more »

Madeleine Shaw

Suzanne Siemens

Suzanne Siemens and Madeleine Shaw are longtime business partners, social entrepreneurs and award-winning green business leaders. They are the co-founders of Lunapads International, ... more »

Selin Jessa

Selin is an insatiably curious high school student from Coquitlam, BC, passionate about social and environmental justice. She likes exploring ways to engage people and solve problems through spoken word poetry, ... more »

Devon Brooks

An entrepreneurial tour-de-force. Devon co-founded Blo Blow Dry Bar, a first of it’s kind franchise concept, born from her second year University project, which has grown to 19 locations across North America. ... more »

Veronika Bylicki

Veronika is a passionate 17-year-old who is determined to make a positive difference in the world around her! After changing schools for a yearlong Outdoor and Environmental Education Program in grade 10, Veronika became passionate about sustainability ... more »

Tony Wu

Playing his first trumpet note in the seventh grade, Tony knew it would become a lifelong love affair. Within two years of that first note, he switched from concert band to jazz ... more »

Adam Xiao

At the age of 4, Adam began his musical studies with the classical piano. As a result of his continuous efforts, he even achieved an ARCT performance level. ... more »

Derek Chan

From Burnaby, British Columbia, Derek is a lover of music, karate and outdoor exploration. At the age of 6, Derek first learned to play piano. Since then, he has also learned to play guitar, trumpet and bass guitar ... more »

Florian Zhou

A grade twelve student and a 5-year music program participant, Florian most enjoys playing his guitar. Grateful and fortunate for having met his talented counterparts, Florian relishes in performing... more »

Colin Fehr

Colin Fehr is a young artist and youth arts activist from Port Moody, BC. Outside of his involvement with school and community theatre programs, Colin takes guitar and songwriting lessons, ... more »

Raiya Jessa

Raiya is a fourteen-year-old student who enjoys riding her bike, going online, and spending time with her family. Most of all, she loves feeling motivated and inspired. Last year she submitted her video ‘Women as Agents of Change’ ... more »

Tiana Jung

Tiana is a fourteen year old who lives and breathes the arts! This passionate love of hers has granted her lead roles in many productions, scholarships and awards at competitions, ... more »

Violet Patrich

I am a grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary. I am passionate about all kinds of art, but mainly photography. I like taking photographs that offer people... more »

Siena Locher-Lo

Siena is a 12th grade student. She has a passion for representing "feeling" through paintings, illustrations, sculptures and digital medias... more »

  • In the media: Kids hope to inspire each other at TEDxKids@BC in Vancouver


    VANCOUVER – Tales of early expeditions to Antarctica had a ship’s audience completely engrossed before a call over the PA system compelled the lecturing explorer to suddenly stop. The group pulled on jackets in a hurry, threw open doors and stepped from story world into reality, where pods of 30 killer whales surrounded their southbound [...]

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