TEDxVancouver is coming back on March 8, 2026 in downtown Vancouver.
The speaker applications and nominations for TEDxVancouver opened on June 20, 2025 and the the submissions will close on July 31, 2025.
The live program of the storytelling-format speaker series will take place inside one of the city’s most iconic heritage buildings, the Vancouver Club and will showcase a gender-equal stage. It is a day long event and the theme for this year is “Clarity”. The speakers will be expected to share their ideas on the theme in 18-minutes or less. The theme of 2026 event also offers attendees a chance to slow down and see with intention.
Celebrating over 81 million online views across Youtube and TED.com, TEDxVancouver continues the concept of bringing "ideas change everything" to life.
The 2026 event is partnered with Vancouver-based experiential & marketing co., Victory Creative Group, and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in the local event’s story.
“I’m honored to curate a platform that highlights the incredible voices that will inspire our communities and shape the future of our city. ” says Anoop Virk, the event’s Executive Producer.
Do you know someone who can be nominated?
Speaker applications and nominations are now open on TEDxVancouver.com.
General event details will follow in the lead up to the live event in March 2026.
To learn more about TEDxVancouver, visit TEDxVancouver.com and follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook.
