Let's create a more just, productive, and joyful world - one idea at a time!
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Innovate.
Celebrate ideas
worth spreading.
Hello National Capital! We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you as a leader and visionary to be a part of Vitality, a TEDx event hosted in Bayview Yards Ottawa on November 2, 2025.
Vitality offers a platform to share how your groundbreaking work and ideas are poised to transform our region and the world. This event brings together diverse perspectives and fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation.
Our speaker applications are now OPEN.
For Speaker Applicants:
Steams
To bring depth and diversity to our theme, this year’s talks will be curated into three distinct, but complementary, streams:
Joyful – Uplifting stories, creative expressions, and ideas that celebrate life, beauty, humor, and hope.
Just – Talks that challenge injustice, elevate equity, and propose pathways toward fairness, dignity, and inclusive progress.
Productive – Insights on systems, habits, innovations, and tools that enhance our ability to create, work, and thrive meaningfully.
Application
We’re currently seeking individuals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and eager to contribute to this transformative event. Whether you're an artist, educator, activist, business leader, or storyteller, your unique perspective is invaluable. TEDxMechanicsville: Vitality is your opportunity to be part of something bigger — celebrating ideas worth spreading, sparking meaningful conversations, and making a lasting impact beyond our capital city.
If you're ready to share your idea with the world, we want to hear from you!
Key dates:
Call Opens: 11:59 PM ET - June 13, 2025
Call Closes: 11:59 PM ET - July 15, 2025
Speaker Selection Completed: By July 31, 2025
Note: We aim to select a total of 15 speakers: 5 per stream (Joyful, Just, Productive)
Do you have any questions or need accommodations? Reach out to: speakers@tedxmechanicsville.com