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Updates from the community.

Speaker announcements, event news, and the stories behind the ideas taking shape in Winnipeg.

Blog Mar 13, 2026

Where Big Ideas Begin: The University of Manitoba and TEDx Winnipeg

Big ideas rarely emerge in isolation. They take shape in environments where questions are encouraged, disciplines intersect, and conversations extend beyond the classroom.

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Speaker Update Jan 14, 2026

Winnipeg’s Biggest Ideas Take the Stage: TEDxWinnipeg 2026 Speakers Revealed

TEDxWinnipeg has officially unveiled its 2026 speaker lineup, spanning neuroscience, reconciliation, queer identity, storytelling, education, nature, leadership, and inclusion.

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Announcements Nov 24, 2025

TEDxWinnipeg 2026 Calls for Bold Ideas from Manitoba’s Changemakers

TEDxWinnipeg is returning for its 12th show, calling on Manitoba’s thinkers, doers, and dreamers to step forward and share the ideas shaping our province’s future.

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Blog May 21, 2025

TEDx Winnipeg – Our Local Impact

TEDx Winnipeg isn’t just a one-day event. It’s a movement built right here, by the community, for the community. Behind the scenes, our team of dedicated volunteers works year-round to bring together inspiring speakers, creative minds, and curious attendees—all while keeping our impact local.

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Blog May 18, 2025

🎨 Meet the 2025 TEDxWinnipeg Makers Market Vendors!

We’re thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of vendors joining us at this year’s TEDxWinnipeg Makers Market on May 29, 2025 at the Desautels Concert Hall, University of Manitoba. From handmade candles to 3D-printed creations, local art to apothecary goods — these makers represent some of the most inspiring creators across the Prairies. Whether you’re […]

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Blog Apr 14, 2025

Big Ideas Take the Stage: TEDx Winnipeg Partners with the University of Manitoba

This year, TEDx Winnipeg is proud to partner with the University of Manitoba (UM)—a collaboration that champions big thinking, innovation, and ideas worth spreading. On May 29, the Desautels Concert Hall at UM will transform into a vibrant hub of innovation, inspiration, and bold conversation. The event brings together passionate speakers whose ideas challenge perspectives […]

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Blog Mar 10, 2025

Why You Should Attend a TEDx Winnipeg Event

If you’ve ever watched a TED Talk online and found yourself moved, inspired, or brimming with curiosity, then attending a TEDx event is your chance to experience that energy firsthand. TEDx Winnipeg is not just an event; it’s an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that brings the spirit of TED to our city. It’s a celebration of […]

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Blog Mar 03, 2025

TEDxWinnipeg for Students: Why This Event Matters for the Next Generation

Education doesn’t just happen in classrooms. Sometimes, the most impactful lessons come from hearing new ideas, engaging with inspiring stories, and witnessing bold solutions to global and local challenges. That’s exactly what TEDx Winnipeg offers—and it’s why this event is a must-attend for students, educators, and the next generation of leaders. TEDx Winnipeg is more […]

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Blog Feb 24, 2025

How Attending a TEDx Event Can Change Your Perspective

What if one day could shift the way you see the world? That’s exactly what TEDx events are designed to do. By bringing together thought-provoking speakers, innovative ideas, and a community of curious minds, TEDx events inspire attendees to think differently, challenge assumptions, and explore new possibilities. TEDx Winnipeg is no exception. Year after year, […]

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Blog Feb 17, 2025

How to Get the Most Out of Your TEDx Winnipeg Experience

Attending TEDx Winnipeg is more than just showing up for a day of inspiring talks—it’s about immersing yourself in the energy, ideas, and connections that make this event truly transformative. Whether it’s your first TEDx experience or you’re a seasoned attendee, there are ways to make the most of every moment. Here’s your guide to […]

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Blog Feb 10, 2025

TEDxWinnipeg 2025: Grab Your Tickets Now for an Inspiring Event Like No Other!

The wait is over! Tickets for TEDxWinnipeg are officially on sale starting today. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience with a dynamic lineup of speakers who will challenge perspectives, ignite conversations, and inspire action. TEDxWinnipeg has long been a platform for innovative ideas, and the 2025 edition is no exception. This year, we’re excited […]

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Blog Jan 23, 2025

What Is TEDx? How It’s Transforming Manitoba

Imagine a place where ground-breaking ideas, transformative stories, and bold visions for the future come together—a space that inspires, challenges, and ignites change. That’s what TEDx is all about. TEDx events bring the spirit of TED’s global mission, “Ideas Worth Spreading,” to local communities, providing a platform for voices that need to be heard. Here […]

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Blog Jan 08, 2025

How to Get Involved with TEDxWinnipeg: Volunteering and Sponsorship Opportunities

TEDx Winnipeg is not just an event—it’s a catalyst for conversation, innovation, and change. Every year, this independently organized TEDx event brings together people from diverse backgrounds to explore new ideas, inspire action, and connect with a like-minded community. But behind the scenes, it takes a team of passionate volunteers and supportive sponsors to make […]

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Announcements Nov 27, 2024

Got a Big Idea? TEDxWinnipeg Wants to Hear It!

Do you have an idea that’s too good to keep to yourself?

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Blog Mar 11, 2024

Meet Our 2024 Speakers

We are thrilled to introduce our 2024 TEDxWinnipeg idea-generators! Mohammad Almaleki Mohammad has helped hundreds of refugees find affordable and appropriate housing in Manitoba. His experience as a real estate developer informs his talk on the need to revolutionize how we deliver social housing in Canada, including the benefits of social housing for everyone. Pauline […]

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Blog Jan 04, 2024

Conversation, Connection, and Community

TEDxWinnipeg is back! In September, Kerry Stevenson gathered a new volunteer committee to bring TEDxWinnipeg back to the stage. Since then, speaker applications have opened and a date and venue has been confirmed, Join us on Thursday, June 6 at Prairie Theatre Exchange! TEDx is the grassroots TED initiative with the mission to discover “ideas worth […]

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Announcements Jun 04, 2020

Today would have been TEDxWinnipeg 2020

Dear TEDxWinnipeg family, Today was to have been our 10th-anniversary show. We had plans to celebrate past ideas that have changed us and showcase new ideas from amazing speakers. Then the pandemic closed all but essential work in Manitoba and we made the tough decision to postpone the show. Up until that point, we were […]

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Blog Jun 22, 2019

Meet The TEDxWinnipeg Volunteer: Todd Scott

TEDxWinnipeg is a full day of talks dedicated to new ideas, innovative concepts, and thought-provoking discussons about how to make our community a better place for everyone. It’s organized by a team of volunteers who donate their evenings, weekends, and many hours of sleep to make the day a reality, and we’d like to introduce […]

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Announcements Jun 20, 2019

Everything You Need to Know for a Successful TEDxWinnipeg 2019

We’re less than a week away from TEDxWinnipeg 2019! The speakers have been hard at work on their talks, the Guest Services committee has been thinking up fun games for us to play, and we’ve all been pulling late nights and long days to make sure everything will be perfect when you arrive at the […]

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Sponsors Jun 20, 2019

Sponsor Highlight: Stefan Maynard of BOLD Commerce

As a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, TEDxWinnipeg relies on the revenue we generate from ticket sales and generous donations from our sponsors in order to make our event not just success, but a reality each year! As a result, we wanted to sit down with some of our sponsors and ask them what they love about […]

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