Vancouver, BC TED Conference to be live streamed at 24 locations for free viewing

So by now, I'm sure you've heard the news (even your dog has heard it), the international TED2014 conference will be coming to town next week.   That is exciting news for our growing city. 

This is the 30th anniversary of TED, and is the first time it is being held in Vancouver.

If by chance your new to TED, here is a short break down:  TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.  To check out more, visit there website at www.ted.com

“We’re thrilled to welcome TED to Vancouver and look forward to the range of innovative ideas and debate that will emerge from the week-long talks and presentations,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson.  He continues to say “Whether you’re a long-time TED fan or someone learning about it for the first time, you will have the opportunity to watch some of the world’s top minds present their ideas in community spaces across Vancouver.”

TED is now sold out, but that doesn't mean you can't watch it live.  Everyone of else that didn't dish out for a $7,500 - $125,000 ticket will still have the opportunity to watch the event for free at live web streaming locations throughout the city.

The web stream will run during the day starting Monday, March 17 through Friday, March 21 at the following locations:

Public plazas

1. BC Place Stadium, Terry Fox Plaza, Jumbotron outside, Vancouver
2. Grouse Mountain,  6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver

Libraries

1. Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
2. Surrey City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey
3. Douglas College’s New Westminster Campus (Main Concourse)
4. North Vancouver District Public Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
5. Port Moody Public Library, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
6. Richmond Public Library, 100 – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
7. Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier Street, Coquitlam

Colleges/universities

1. British Columbia Institute of Technology, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
2. CityStudio, 1800 Spyglass Place, Vancouver
3. Corpus Christi College, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver
4. Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
5. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72 Avenue (Cedar 1240), Surrey
6. Langara College Library,100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
7. Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby
8. The University of British Columbia, Vancouver
   • UBC Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver
   • UBC Cecil Green Park Coach House, 6323 Cecil Green Park Road
   • UBC Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Room 1372
   • UBC Sauder School of Business, Angus Building, 2053 Main Mall, Room 165
   • UBC Sauder School of Business, Robson Square
9. Makerspace at the UVic Tech Park, 4a-4476 Markham Street, Victoria

Non-profits and community centres

1. Potluck Café Society, 30 West Hastings Vancouver
2. Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

The TED live stream is also being shown at some secondary schools and other non-profits for their constituents, and more locations are still being added. Please check with locations to confirm their details.