TEDxEmilyCarrU unveils roster of speakers, from animators and illustrators to a robotic engineer, May 8
The theme for this year’s thought-provoking conversation is “recognize”—especially as it relates to underlying biases
What does the word “recognize” mean to you?
That’s the theme of the fifth annual TEDxEmilyCarrU event, set to take place online on Saturday, May 8 from 1 to 5 pm. You can book your spot here.
Called “ReCognize”, the online event will feature eight inspiring speakers in a virtual gathering; social mixers, activities and engaging conversations will be part of the experience, with more details to be announced soon.
The word recognize can mean thinking critically about what we see around us, examining the messaging around us and recognizing underlying assumptions, bias, and stereotypes. When people stop and notice these aspects , they can begin taking action to reform them.
The event has just unveiled this year’s diverse roster of speakers, who will speak to the theme:
Allyson Pippin, a San Diego-based consultant, professional trainer, and quality advisor who’s writing a self-help book on how to assist business owners on recovering from post entrepreneurship. Holding an MBA from Averett University, she is a Washington, D.C. native with years of entrepreneur experience as a franchise owner of a fast-casual restaurant, and business owner of multiple investment properties.
Ernesto Peña, a Mexican designer, researcher and educator with expertise in Information Design and Digital Humanities. He brings experiences of migration between countries, languages, industries, and disciplines, and studies.
Athomas Goldberg, a 20-year veteran of the computer graphics and video-game industries specializing in real-time interactive animation and behavior- based AI systems. He’s worked for several major game developers, including Electronic Arts.
Moni El Batrik, an Egyptian-Polish ECU Bachelor of Design grad who’s worked in film and TV, fashion, product design, and architecture. She has continued learning Advanced Architecture and Urban Planning at the Institute of Catalonia, working towards receiving her Master of Ecological Architecture and Bio-Cities.
Amberlie Perkin, an artist and art educator with a passion for teaching and reaching youth through art and building empathy and connection through shared creative experiences. Currently completing her Master of Fine Arts Degree at ECU, her aim is to create a vernacular for grief using the language of nature.
Terry Calderbank, a Vancouver-based engineering professional in the field of robotics and automation. Terry holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, and works with a team developing collaborative robotic assistants to meet the rising demand for labour in the baking industry.
Kathryn Wadyl, an interdisciplinary artist living on the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nations territory who graduated with a BFA degree from Emily Carr University. She combines traditional with digital media and fosters community engagement to explore relationships between art, culture, science and social practice.
And Stephanie Carter, a Vancouver-based creative entrepreneur and illustrator who works with agencies and brands to communicate through the voice of illustration.
Post sponsored by Emily Carr University.