Welcome to TEDxWinnipeg 2026! Below is the tentative schedule of events. Note that times are approximate, as some talks may be longer or shorter than anticipated.
8:00am: DOORS OPEN, MARKET OPENS
9:00am: SHOW BEGINS
- Opening and Welcome
- Mason Hoop Dancers
- Frank Deer reflects on how Indigenous spirituality can guide healing, understanding, and reconciliation in a post-colonial world
- Jayanne English reveals how breathtaking astronomy images uncover the hidden science of our universe.
- Emily Erickson shares a bold vision for true partnership between universities and Indigenous communities beyond symbolic reconciliation.
10:00am: NETWORKING BREAK
BREAKOUT ONE – located down the 2nd floor hallway past the market
10:30am: SHOW RESUMES
- Monica Huisman and Laura Loewen
- Celine Latulipe explores how to take control of your digital life, data, and memories before it’s too late
- Rebecca Krowelski shares what we can learn from the complicated life inside the hive to help us make better decisions and light up our corners of the world.
- Peter Denton discusses how personal values have always shaped the way we use technology
- Xiaoxiao Du argues that honoring people’s names is a radical act of dignity, belonging, and inclusion
12:00 – 1:00: LUNCH BREAK
BREAKOUT TWO – located down the 2nd floor hallway past the market
1:30pm: SHOW RESUMES
- Tyler Sneesby shares the hacks he uses to keep DJing after losing his eyesight
- Krista Boryskavich presents innovative and compassionate housing solutions that keep families and their pets together
- Marika Schalla discusses how reconnecting with the land can support healing, education, and Indigenous youth wellbeing
- Farshid Ghiyamihoor examines how our thoughts and habits shape the brain and how intentional rewiring can foster growth and resilience
2:00pm: NETWORKING BREAK
BREAKOUT THREE – located down the 2nd floor hallway past the market
- Laura Cote highlights how queer representation in education can transform lives for both students and teachers
- Rizwan Manji explains why the future of medicine must balance technology with human empathy
- Laurel Tolchinsky will get you out of your seats
- Suzi Friesen reflects on how slowing down and truly seeing ourselves can lead to clarity, healing, and stronger leadership
- Ian Bawa tells a powerful story about identity, courage, and the freedom that comes from embracing and sharing one’s culture
3:30pm: SHOW CONCLUDES
BREAKOUT FOUR – located down the 2nd floor hallway past the market
4:30pm: MARKET CLOSED