TJ Watt is an award-winning nature and conservation photographer. Combining his passion for rainforest conservation with professional photography, he sheds light on endangered old-growth forests in BC to help see them saved.
Moronke Harris is an award-winning deep-sea explorer with experience in climate engineering, blue economy, and intergovernmental research expedition planning on the high seas.
With fifteen years of experience as a land economist and professional urban planner, Luke is on a mission to demystify and disrupt the development industry.
Daniela is a professor of software engineering and the ECS-CAPI Chair in Inclusive Science, Technology, and Engineering at UVic.
Jonathan Reimer has led the response on hundreds of emergency incidents across the country, including Canada’s largest wildfire disaster.
Lily Grace is a young Canadian author. She self-published her debut novel, Last Summer, in November 2023 when she was fourteen years old.
Kristi Rivait is passionate about the power of non-profits and has helped hundreds of organizations establish revenue streams that support impactful programming.
Rosie Bitts is a multi-award-winning performer, producer, author, educator, and Tantrika.
Kevin Vos is bridging the gap between the world of scientific curiosity and the dynamic landscape of business development.
Michael Green is an award-winning architect, speaker, and author known for using design to create meaningful, sustainably built environments that benefit both people and planet.
Douglas Neasloss is the elected chief councillor of the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation in Klemtu, BC.
Mel and D’Ari are on a mission to reduce prejudice and promote intercultural understanding through digital storytelling, experiential education, and song.
This event takes place on the traditional Coast Salish territory and we respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ People of this region. With gratitude, we live, work, and play on this beautiful land.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.
