Introduction

We welcome you with the standard TEDx introduction video (required at all events), followed by a land acknowledgement, and then swing into our introductions for the day with hosts Rahim Sajan, licencee and curator, and Jonathan Perkins, CEO and co-curator. 

Speakers

Dr. Kori Czuy | Relational Science Educator 

Michael Wernick | Government expert, 23rd Clerk of the Privy Council of Canada 

Meredith Preston McGhie | Peacemaker, Secretary General for the Global Centre for Pluralism

Please note that, if you arrive late or have to leave the venue for any reason, you will need to wait for a break in the speakers to be admitted.

The talks are being recorded for posting to the TEDx YouTube channel, and being in the venue implies your consent to be recorded on video and in still images.

The Ampersand will be open for business in the morning, and those arriving early are encouraged to visit the Food Trucks area, or the Lil E Cafe in the buidling lobby while waiting.

Please plan to complete registration prior to 12:50 p.m., as our event program will start at 1 p.m. sharp, and late arrivals will not be seated until a break between speakers.

Parking

Parking is available in the Harmony Parkade (formerly James Short), which is accessible off of both 4th (Westbound) and 5th (Eastbound) Avenue. The venue is connected by Plus-15 from the East wing of the parkade.

Public Transit

The Ampersand is within close walking distance of most downtown C-Train and bus routes. Please consult Calgary Transit's website for details. The street address is 140 - 4 Avenue SW.

Ticket Scanning/Check-In

When you arrive at The Ampersand, our check-in team will scan your electronic or paper tickets from Showpass.

If you have forgotten your ticket, you will need to have the name of the ticket purchaser in order for us to retrieve your order.

Badging and Coat/Bag Check

Once you have been checked in, we invite you to pick up and "Style your badge". If needed, you can also check your coat or large bags at the venue coat check.

Our team members are there to guide you... if you have any questions, don't be shy to ask!

If you require assistance locating the venue, or need to speak to us for any reason, please call 587.997.4873, extension 3.

Speakers

S.K. Wellington | Singer, Songwriter, Musician 

Dr. Sanaa Ahmed | Expert in Illicit Financial Flows 

Frank Frigo | Bow River Interpreter

Please note that, if you arrive late or have to leave the venue for any reason, you will need to wait for a break in the speakers to be admitted.

The talks are being recorded for posting to the TEDx YouTube channel, and being in the venue implies your consent to be recorded on video and in still images.

Refreshments

Refreshments (coffee, tea, snacks) will be served from stations within The Ampersand upper lobby.  For subsequent breaks, choose your own adventure!

Interactions

Interactions (see separate listing below) are throughout The Ampersand. Visit our special interactions map and listings for details!

Interactions map and list

Food Allergies

Please note that we cannot guarantee that food will be free from common food allergens as listed below. We regret the inconvenience. For specific concerns, please speak with catering staff on site. If you have life-threatening chances of reaction, please be sure to bring your epi-pen device and identify yourself to our registration team.

Milk
Eggs
Fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod)
Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp)
Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
Peanuts
Wheat
SoybeansSesame