The ideaCity conference is held in Toronto, bringing together an eclectic group of presenters including: artists, adventurers, authors, cosmologists, doctors, designers, entertainers, filmmakers, inventors, magicians, musicians, scientists and technologists, who’s main purpose is to inspire and evoke discussion among the attendees.
This year, ideaCity is offering educational institutions across Canada the opportunity to host ideaCity via live feed. The University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Lethbridge invite you to be a part of this inspirational, on-campus event. There are no scripted speeches or, breakout or parallel sessions. Rather, everyone is in one place, taking part in a shared narrative.
This three-day video conference showcases 50 presenters and is open to the public for free. Full day attendance is not required -- come for one session or come for all three days. Please note that we kindly request your RSVP to this event.
Cybera is proud to host the ideaCity broadcast at the following locations:
June 16, 17 & 18
6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (each day)
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University of Alberta |
Room 2-59A, Computing Sciences Building |
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University of Calgary |
Room 540B, Biological Sciences Building |
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University of Lethbridge |
Learning Lab, CRDC Office (L1126) |
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
DAY 1
Wednesday June 16
Session 1 - 6:30am - 8:55am
DECLINE OF THE MALE
Moses Znaimer (introduction)
Speakers:
© Kaylah Paquette & Andrea Christakakos, Child Prodigy Singers
© Dr. Shanna Swan, The Disappearing Male
© Dr. Renee Reijo Pera, Babies without Men
© Christina Sommers, The War Against Boys
© Lionel Tiger, The Decline of Males and Men in Groups
© Big Rude Jake, Neo Swing Band
9:00 - 9:35 am CONVERSATION BREAK
Session 2 - 9:40am - 12:05pm
RISE OF THE FEMALE
Speakers:
© Adam Cohen, Musician & Frontman of Low Millions
© Dr. Andrea Tone, Specialist in the history of women's health
© Brigitte Berman, Filmmaker, Hugh Hefner Bio
© Lakshmi Pratury, Cultural Entrepreneur and Founder of Ixoraa Media
© Melissa Auf der Maur, Canadian Rock Musician
12:10 - 1:20 pm LUNCH BREAK
Session 3 - 1:25 pm - 3:55 pm
LOVE, MARRIAGE & KIDS
Speakers:
© Sandra Tsing Loh, Marriage let's call the whole thing off
© Elizabeth Abbott, History of Marriage
© Halyna Natalia , KAMA YOGA (10 min)
© Cristina Nehring, Vindication of Love
© Natalie McLennan, Author "The Price"/Past Escort
©Emily Levine, Comedian/Philsopher
4:00 - 4:35pm GIVEAWAYS & SURPRISES
Session 4 - 4:40 - 6:40pm
SEX & GENDER
Speakers:
© Dr. Cindy Meston, Why Women have Sex
© Liz Canner, Orgasm Inc
© Nina Arsenault, Canada's Favorite Transgender
© Buck Angel, Filmmaker & Activist
© Matt Dusk
DAY 2
Thursday June 17
Session 5 - 6:30am - 8:40am
SPIRITUALITY
Speakers:
© Moses Znaimer (introduction)
© Juliana Chen - The World's First Lady of Magic
© Margaret Somerville, Ethicist, heading the Centre for Medicine, Ethnics, and Law
© Erna Paris, Political Writer
© Anne Graham Lotz, Author & Bible Teacher
© Colette Baron-Reid, Intuitive Counselor
8:45 - 9:20 am CONVERSATION BREAK
Session 6 - 9:25 am - 11:45am
ETHICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Speakers:
© Erika Ritter, Author of Human-Animal Relationships
© Tracy Worcester, Local Food Campaigner
© Sylvia Earle, Ambassador of the World's Ocean
© Cleo Paskal, Enviromental Change Advocate
© Neshama Carlebach, Singer & Actor
11:45 am - 1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
Session 7 - 1:05 pm - 3:35 pm
EXPLORATION & SPACE
Speakers:
© Jane Poynter, Biospherian & Author
© Liv Arnesen, First Woman to ski solo to South Pole
© Reshmi Chetram, BOLLYFIT (10 min)
© Edna DeVore, Deputy CEO and the Director of Education and Public Outreach at the SETI Institute
© Margaret Race, Planetary Protector
© Vanessa Hidary, Spoken Word Artist
3:40 - 4:15pm GIVEAWAYS & SURPRISES
Session 8 - 4:20pm - 6:30pm
MEDIA AND THE MASSAGE
Speakers:
© Adam Cohen, Musician & Frontman of Low Millions
© Faith Popcorn, Futurist, Author, Founder & CEO of BrainReserve
© Diane Francis, Canadian Economy Expert
© Josey Vogels, Canada's Favorite Sex Columnist
© Margaret Atwood, Canadian Literary Icon
© Alex Cuba
DAY 3
Friday June 18
Session 9 - 6:30 - 8:50am
GOOD WILL ACTIVISM
Speakers:
© Moses Znaimer (introduction)
© Aszure Barton, Choreographer
© Mallika Chopra, Social Conciousness & Social Media
© Sally Armstrong, Human Rights Activist
© Sophie Morgan, Disability Rights Campaigner
© Nonie Darwish, Arabs for Israel
© Belinda Stronach, Philanthropist & Former Politician
8:55 - 9:30 am CONVERSATION BREAK
Session 10 - 9:35 - 11:47 am
ART DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Speakers:
© Erica Jong, Iconic Author
© Dr. Rachel Armstrong, Living Architect Designer
© Judith Dupre, Author of Skyscrapers & Cultural Historian
© Bonnie Brooks, CEO of the Bay
© Judy Collins, American Folk Legend
© Douglas Coupland, Roots
11:52 am - 1:02 pm LUNCH BREAK
Session 11 - 1:07 - 3:37 pm
SCIENCE, TECH HEALTH & WELLNESS
Speakers:
© Alison Gopnik, Philospher known for the Scientist in the Crib
© Dr. Toby Rose, Medical Director, Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit
© Ruth Shaw, KITCHEN YOGA
© Tan Le, Co-Founder & President of Emotiv
© Kristina Groves World Champion Speed Skater/Ashleigh McIvor, Olympic Ski Cross Champion
© Jake Shimabukuro, Ukuele Player
3:42 - 4:17 pm CONVERSATION BREAK
Session 12 - 4:22 - 6:32 pm
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
Speakers:
© Adam Cohen, Musician & Frontman of Low Millions
© Adora Svitak, Child Prodigy & Internationally Published Author
© Tavi Gevinson, Fashion Wunderkind
© Natalie Tyler Tran, YouTube Sensation
© Angela Funovits, Surrealist
© Lara St John & Polkastra
Contact us
If you have any questions, please send us an email to Cybera, or contact us by phone at 780-492-9940.