Formerly TEDxMechanicsville, our event has grown from a neighbourhood-rooted platform into a citywide gathering for bold ideas, meaningful conversations, and the people shaping what comes next. With our new name, TEDxOttawa, we are proud to reflect the broader community we serve—a city defined by creativity, complexity, innovation, and connection.

Run entirely by volunteers, TEDxOttawa is dedicated to showcasing extraordinary individuals and ideas worth spreading. We are committed to amplifying diverse voices, sparking dialogue, and creating space for reflection, curiosity, and action.

Join us as we celebrate the continuum of ideas—where we’ve been, where we are, & where were going.