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• TEDxWaterloo Speakers: Why them?

  Are you curious as to how and why we choose the speakers for TEDxWaterloo events?

  The selection/curation of speakers is vital to the success of any TEDxWaterloo event and our goal is to build a powerful program that offers extraordinary voices who have a unique story or unusual perspective. We are inspired by TED’s guidance in speaker selection, by seeking out:

  • Local voices that few have heard before
  • People who can present their field in a new light
  • Perspectives that the global TED community may not have access to
  • Diverse demographics, ethnicities, backgrounds, subject matter
  • Speakers whose work fits our theme
  • People who can convey their ideas in a dynamic, engaging way.

  We do not pay our speakers, although we do cover modest travel expenses. Nor are partners/sponsors allowed to be speakers.

  Since our inaugural TEDxWaterloo, we have maintained a public speaker nomination form, which continually fuels our imagination in choosing speakers.

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