To renew takes effort and determination. It is a chance to begin again: to reflect on the past, and challenge the status quo.
When you believe you can renew your life, your connections, your values, you’re able to have hope in a brighter future and faith you can create it.
2022 calls on us all to RENEW.
Renew spans three thoughtfully curated evenings where you’ll encounter critical new ideas, be inspired to think differently, and engage in meaningful dialogue with fellow curious souls.
Join us for one evening, or all three!
Enjoy a night out at one of Toronto’s iconic cultural institutions, with talks held in the ROM’s beautiful Eaton Theatre, and a post-event reception in the Rotunda.
Join us for one evening, or all three
Our event series has been designed to take you on a journey, exploring what it means to Renew in 2022.
We’re an entirely volunteer-run non-profit, and your ticket purchase goes directly to funding the costs of putting on these events.
Our mission is to shine a spotlight on critical ideas that can help move our city, region and world forward, and to build a community of curious souls (that means you!) to learn and grow together.
3 inspiring evening events that connect together to explore what it means to Renew in 2022.
Watch our 10 incredible TED talks across our 3 nights from the comfort of your own home!
*Livestream for RENEW is pay-what-you-can
3-4 incredible TED talks & speaker conversations each evening, followed by a post-show reception
Join us for an unforgettable evening with inspiring speakers and an incredible community to connect with, IRL!
Our events have been curated to connect to each other, providing a map for our collective future
Early bird tickets are limited: Act Soon!
* Includes your own single or series ticket
PART 1 | renewing how we care
Founder, Rumie
A former sustainable investor turned activist, Tariq is on a mission to build a fairer, more sustainable kind of capitalism.
Journalist
Kelly is the lead producer for CBC’s Six Nations Bureau and an award-winning journalist, spotlighting Indigenous art, representation, history and more.
Professional Human Beatboxer
Dubbed “The Beatbox Scientist”, Andre is an award-winning performer who pushes the boundaries of his audience's imagination through sound.
Founder, Kakhwa’on:we / Real People Eat Real Food
Chandra explores the links between food, art, people, language and land through her work with Indigenous communities and educational organizations.
PART 2 | renewing how we See
Entrepreneur and Creative Storyteller
Tanya has built a 20,000-person global village dedicated to educating and empowering Black mothers and their families.
Refugee Activist and Author
An activist for the Rohingya community, Jaivet is the only person to have ever successfully escaped Manus Island, Australia’s notorious detention center for immigrants
Robotics Expert
Jessica builds robots that move like an elephant’s trunk, but are small enough to be used in brain operations.
PART 3 | renewing how we build
Global Innovation Policy Expert
Known around the world for his expertise on innovation-based industries and their impact on communities, Professor Dan Breznitz helps us debunk myths on the connections between innovation, growth and prosperity.
Genetics Researcher
Armed with a passion for biotechnology, Nafiseh is the Executive Vice-President of R&D at Mediphage Bioceuticals, where she develops innovative solutions for genetic and infectious diseases.
News Anchor
One of the most beloved broadcasters in Toronto, Brandon has built his own news show and media company to redefine how news is shared in Toronto.
TEDxToronto takes the health & safety of our guests and team members very seriously. In compliance with provincial mandates, we work with health officials to provide a safe and enjoyable experience. While it may be a bit different from the last time you joined us, we look forward to welcoming our community back and creating unforgettable memories.
