Proof of life is change. From cells to civilizations, from birthdays to new beginnings, growth is what drives us forward.

TEDxUAlberta’s 11th annual conference, ‘RegeneraTED’ invites the University of Alberta campus and greater Edmonton community to explore the power of renewal through TEDx talks spanning revolutionary topics in STEM, creativity, identity, language, equity, and societal structures. Speakers from different backgrounds will challenge assumptions, ignite curiosity, and inspire action. Together, we ask how transformation can reshape the way we live, connect, and understand one another.

Join us for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and inspiring stories that challenge us to grow, adapt, and discover what it truly means to be RegeneraTED.

Event Structure: 

The evening features 6 talks, each 12–20 minutes long. After the first two talks, guests will enjoy a live performance by a local artist. The next two talks are followed by a 40-minute dinner and networking break, and the event concludes with the final two talks.

What you’ll learn*:

• Discover how to reshape identity, mindset, and inner narratives
• Explore how innovation, science, and human-centred systems can transform the way we think and live
• Learn how creativity, storytelling, and interdisciplinary action can turn adversity into impact and equity

*Refer below for more detailed descriptions of our speakers and their talks

 

Come for the ideas.

Stay for the inspiration.

Leave RegeneraTED.

 

Secure your spot and become part of a community shaping the future.

Your ticket includes conference admission and dinner. Stay tuned on our instagram @tedxualberta for the dinner menu and more details!

Want an idea of what it will look like? 

Check out videos of TEDx talks from last year’s 2025 TEDxUAlberta conference held at the same location.

Siddarth Pathank - The Digital Doppelgänger: Reinventing You in a Virtual World | Siddarth Pathak | TEDxUAlberta 

Marva Bailer - What the Swiffer Teaches Us About AI | Marva Bailer | TEDxUAlberta 

Jacob Feng - Will AI get me fired or hired? | Jacob Feng | TEDxUAlberta

Speaker and TEDx Talk Descriptions

Adeline Lucia – Adeline explores regeneration at the level of identity, revealing how inherited language from family, culture, and society shapes the stories we live by. Drawing on her work in storytelling, coaching, and personal transformation, she shows how rewriting our inner script can break generational patterns, restore self-worth, and unlock a more purposeful, authentic way of being.

Saugat KC – Saugat, shares the journey of building Canada’s first student-led Total Artificial Heart team (Alberta Heart: University of Alberta Engineering Student Group). His talk highlights how courage, collaboration, resilient team culture and  bold biomedical innovation can turn a lack of options into a thriving ecosystem for impact and change.

Mesk Alsaafin – Mesk, a current student at the UofA, her talk highlights how difficult experiences like genocide and migration can become a source of strength, storytelling, and meaningful change rather than silence. She reframes her displacement, conflict, and adversity in Gaza through the lens of creative resilience, storytelling, and voice-driven transformation.

Edward McNeal Jr.  –  Edward explores how controlled discomfort can transform learning and team growth. He shares how intentionally challenging environments build trust, accelerate skills, and prepare individuals for real-world challenges. Viewers will discover practical ways to foster deeper connection, resilience, and performance in classrooms, workplaces, and communities.

Michael Saletta –  Michael blends emotional awareness, curiosity, and intentional choice to reveal a practical framework for resilience, adaptive leadership, and personal transformation. By showing how mindset can be rewired through conscious choice, he offers actionable tools to break limiting patterns and navigate life with greater clarity and control.

Andrew Karesa –  Andrew explores a systemic pitfall in dementia care: the failure to preserve personhood, identity, and connection. His talk reimagines care through a more adaptive, compassionate, and people-centred lens, calling for patient care systems that respond to the person, not just the condition.

 

FAQs

What do I wear? The dress code is semi-formal. 

Is there an age minimum? Yes, admissions are only granted for ticket holders above 16 years of age.

How can I get there? Where can I park? The Horowitz Theatre is located in the Student’s Union Building (SUB) on University of Alberta’s North Campus. This is a short 5-10 minute walk from the University Transit centre connecting both LRT and bus routes. How to get to the Horowitz: https://horowitzevents.ca/en/attending/getting_there/

There is paid parking on the University of Alberta Campus. Stadium Carpark: Covered pedway to SUB Level 7, wheelchair accessible, pay-by-plate. Education Carpark: Located nearby on 114 St & 87 Ave, serving the Education building and Van Vliet. 

 

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email: tedx@ualberta.ca

website: tedxualberta.squarespace.com

 

To purchase accessible seating for events in the Horowitz Theatre, please contact the venue directly at tickets@horowitzevents.ca or 780.492.4764.