Schedule

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.

The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome TEDxWinnipeg to our Fort Garry campus for a celebration of big ideas! We are proud to sponsor this event in line with our commitment to meaningful community engagement and to sparking conversations and ideas that shape our shared future.

Content Warning — Suicide & ViolenceThis TEDx talk includes discussions of suicide and violence that some audience members may find distressing. We encourage viewers to take care while engaging with this content. A quiet room will be available outside the theatre for anyone who may need a moment to step away.

Content Warning — Mental Health & Emotional DistressThis TEDx talk contains discussions related to mental illness and emotionally sensitive experiences. We encourage viewers to take care while engaging with this content. A quiet room will be available outside the theatre for anyone who may need a moment to step away.

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