About this Event
TEDxWhiteRock 2026 is an independently organized TED event bringing together thinkers, creators, innovators, and community builders for a day of powerful talks and fresh ideas. Hosted in the inspiring coastal city of White Rock, this yearβs event invites attendees to connect with big concepts, local perspectives, and global conversations that spark curiosity and ignite action.
Through TED-style presentations, live performances, and meaningful networking moments, TEDxWhiteRock offers a platform for voices that challenge convention, explore possibility, and inspire change. Whether youβre passionate about technology, social impact, creativity, wellbeing, the environment, or simply uncovering new perspectives, this event is designed to leave you energized and full of ideas worth spreading.
The 2026 TEDxWhite Rock features the following TEDx speakers, organized alphabetically:
- Susan Bains: Community advocate and White Rock City Councillor
- Mehrnaz Bassiri: Progress Specialist and Poet
- Roxanne Charles: Indigenous artist with Semiahmoo First Nations
- Sabine Lapointe: Founder of Playful Palette Foundation, White Rock Youth Ambassador
- Steven Purewal: Surrey Historian
- Laurie Shopland: Toastmaster and community leader
- Doug Tenant: CEO of UNITI and housing advocate
Agenda
π: 01:30 PM
Doors Open
π: 02:00 PM
TEDxWhite Rock Opening
π: 02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
TEDxWhite Rock Session 1
π: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Mid-Time Show
π: 03:20 PM - 04:00 PM
TEDxWhite Rock Session 2
π: 04:00 PM
Closing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
White Rock Players' Club at Oceana PARC Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock, Canada
CAD 15.00 to CAD 64.34





