Imagine a day filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking video and mind-blowing conversation. TEDxMcMasterU is a unique local gathering that will unleash new ideas, inspire, and inform. TEDxMasterU is a one-day event on December 13, 2019 at the David Braley Health Sciences located in downtown Hamilton from 8 AM until 7 PM. Learn more: www.tedxmcmaster.ca. Tickets include full access to all TEDx talks and musical performances, delicious food provided by Jonny Blonde, Esha’s Eats and Chez Dine, and access to an exclusive social event at the Art Gallery of Hamilton including gallery access, hosted by McMaster Innovation Park and Nickel Brook Brewing Co. We are delighted to announce the speakers: Dr. Maureen MacDonald Dean of Science & Professor at McMaster University Mr. Dylan Horvath CEO & President of Cortex Design, XPRIZE Winner Ms. Narinder Dhami Top 40 Under 40, Managing Director of LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact - a non-profit organization spun out of Boston Consulting Group Canada Mr. Jeff Joslin Former UFC Fighter & First Canadian to Win an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Dr. Derek Thong McMaster PM&R Resident Physician & Medical Device Innovator Ms. Riya Karumanchi CEO of SmartCane & High School Student Ms. Kayl McCann Training Director at McCann Professional Dog Trainers, 20 Time Agility World Champion Ms. Gwen Madiba Women & Children's Rights Advocate, Former Model & Designer Mr. Pauly Plewa Race Car Driver & Recovering Paraplegic Mr. Mark John Stewart Executive Advisor at Empowerment Squared, President of FlyPrint & Instructor at McMaster-Syracuse Dr. Natalie Schmitt Conservation Scientist & Documentary Film Presenter What’s your ambition? www.tedxmcmaster.ca Theme: AMBITION Location: David Braley Health Sciences Centre Main Auditorium, 2nd Floor 100 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6, Canada Date & Time: Friday December 13, 2019 8 AM to 7 PM