The iconic red carpet at a TEDx event is reserved for voices calling for change. Speakers stand in the spotlight, but the focus is on the power of their ideas—ideas shared as gifts to inspire, transform, and call each of us to be our best
If you feel called to challenge conventional thinking, inspire new perspectives, and create meaningful impact, we invite you to explore our application process. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or an emerging voice, if your idea has the potential to create a true “shift in thinking”, we want to hear from you.
TEDxSurrey is a platform for bold voices and big ideas—yours could be next.
This FAQ is your go-to guide. It’s packed with important details about our theme, selection process, coaching program, and what we’re truly looking for in a speaker. If you’re inspired to create a shift in thinking and ready to take the next step, start here.
August 19, 2026 Information Meeting on Zoom (7.00 pm to 9.00 pm)
August 22, 2026 Information Meeting in-person (9.30 am to 11.30 am)
September 09, 2026 Application Deadline
September 24, 2026 Shortlist of 25 announced
October 1-3, 2026 Auditions
October 9, 2026 Final 12 Speakers announced
October 17, 2026 Kick-Off Speaker/Coach Meeting/Photos – In Person – 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
October 24, 2026 Group Coaching Session – Script – On Zoom, 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Novemeber 7, 2026 Group Coaching Session – Script – On Zoom, 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Novemeber 25, 2026 Script Lock Down
December 5, 2026 Group Coaching Session – In Person – 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
December 19, 2026 Group Coaching Session – In Person – 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
January 9, 2027 Group Coaching Session – In Person – 9.00 am to 2.30 pm
January 15, 2027 Dress Rehearsal – Bell Performing Arts Centre – 10.00 am to 2.30 pm
January 23, 2027 TEDxSurrey Event Day – Bell Performing Arts Centre – 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Our Curation Team is a passionate group of five dedicated humans on a mission to find twelve bold voices with ideas that spark real change. Over the course of five months, we dive deep—hosting info sessions, reviewing applications, connecting with dozens of prospective speakers, and holding live auditions. It’s a rigorous, heart-led process designed to uncover the voices that will truly move our audience and ignite a shift in thinking.
LICENSEE & CURATOR
As the founder of TEDxSurrey in 2018, I needed to build a strong team for the many important responsibilities. I chose to be the Curator because it allows me to have the wonderfully creative experience of working with a team to find the best speakers, with the best ideas, each year. We start the process with a blank slate and we finish each year with an amazing team of speakers.
It’s a joy to work with an exceptional team of bright, capable, and insightful people dedicated to a selection process that is fair and equitable at every stage.
CURATION TEAM COORDINATOR
In the summer of 2018, I received a phone call from Curator Alan Warburton asking if I would like to join the Curation Team for what would eventually become TEDxSurrey. Several years later, I have loved every minute of my time on the team. It allows me to interact with individuals who are wildly passionate about their ideas; their passion and enthusiasm are infectious. I feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment in answering the speaker’s questions and helping the rest of the team sift through the numerous applications we receive each year.
CURATION TEAM
I’m a ‘no-nonsense’ dynamo born to catapult heart-centred entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build impactful brands, businesses, and lives. My engagement with TEDx deepened after delivering two TEDx Talks, now viewed over 3.9 million times. Drawn by the vibrant community of TEDxSurrey and the potential to create massive positive change, I joined the Curation Team four years ago. Being part of this family means nurturing bright minds and always seeking transformative ideas worth sharing. It’s here, among amazing talents, that I find joy in helping to bring groundbreaking insights to the stage and beyond.
CURATION TEAM
As a curious adventurer, I have a passion for people and ideas which has been a guiding light in my life. I was fortunate to be a TEDxSurrey speaker in 2019. This experience inspired me to be of greater service and I was invited to join the Curation Team in 2022. I am grateful for the creative and versatile team that continues to uplift and is a beacon of light that shines in all directions. I love working with the Curation Team as we collaborate, uplift, and encourage ideas that enrich the community and global family at large.
CURATION TEAM
As a long-time TEDxSurrey audience member, I developed a deep appreciation for the exceptional quality of ideas and the excellence of every stage
performance. I joined the curation team in 2026, bringing a strong foundation in data analytics and a genuine curiosity for uncovering meaningful insights.
Passionate about exploring new perspectives and the journey of personal growth, I combine data-driven thinking with an empathetic approach to help
curate content that inspires, connects, and creates lasting impact.
CURATION TEAM
Remya Nair believes in the quiet power of community to change lives. After attending TEDxSurrey in 2023, she left inspired—not just by the ideas on stage, but by the people behind the scenes who made it possible. That moment led her to join the curation team, driven to help amplify voices that matter. As the founder of Empower Community Services Society, Remya creates spaces where newcomers, youth, and families feel seen, supported, and empowered. With a professional background in technology, she brings structure to vision—bridging systems and human stories to build meaningful, lasting impact.