TEDxOCADU 2026

Thu May 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

130 Queens Quay E floor 4r | Toronto

Office of Graduate Studies, OCAD University
Publisher/HostOffice of Graduate Studies, OCAD University
TEDxOCADU 2026
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Unleashing Innovation with Impact: Leveraging Empathy, Creativity, and Foresight
About this Event

TEDxOCADU 2026 is a space for ideas that are still unfolding, questions that don’t have easy answers, and work that sits at the intersection of disciplines and lived experience.

Centered around the theme “Unleashing Innovation with Impact: Leveraging Empathy, Creativity, and Foresight,” the event explores what it really takes to create change in complex and uncertain contexts. Empathy asks us to look more closely at lived experiences and unmet needs. Creativity pushes us to challenge assumptions and imagine alternatives. Foresight encourages us to think beyond the present and consider the long-term implications of our choices.

Through this lens, students, alumni, and professionals from the wider community will share how their work moves from insight to action. Whether addressing social systems, health, identity, technology, or the environment, the talks highlight how these ways of thinking come together to shape more thoughtful and impactful approaches to the future.

Join us on May 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 130 Queens Quay E, Floor 4R, Toronto for a full day of thoughtful talks and meaningful exchange.

Come curious. Leave with something to think about.

Event Details and Registration 

Tickets are free, and formal registration is required. Please register on this Eventbrite page to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure your preferred seat.  


We will be updating the agenda soon. Please stay tuned by checking back here and following updates through OCAD U channels and our website:  


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

130 Queens Quay E floor 4r, 130 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Canada

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