Sunday, November 15th 2026
Grosvenor Theatre, Kay Meek Arts Centre
Tickets go on sale mid-October
Featuring
Dr. Andrew Woods
Andrew has trained and developed people and organizations in 22 countries on four continents. His most recent 
book, Soft Skills in the Age of AI: Enhancing Human Potential in a 
Tech-Driven World, explores how soft skills are the key differentiator for guaranteeing success in a world dominated by automation.
Dr. Grace Lee
Dr. Lee is a neuroscientist, executive mentor, international speaker, and founder and CEO of Mastery Insights. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and has spent more than a decade helping executives and professionals expand their capacity to think, communicate, and lead at higher levels.
David Long
David Long is the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and a leader committed to rethinking food distribution across the province. He has been recognized among Vancouver’s Power 50 for his leadership and impact. As a six-time recipient of Business in Vancouver’s BC500 recognition, David’s leadership has led the GVFB to earn an A rating from Charity Intelligence.
Meet the Organizer,
George Harjani
As the lead organizer of TEDx West Vancouver, George brings a depth of experience and a long-standing commitment to the TEDx community.
Throughout the last decade, he has supported and advised numerous TEDx events, and over the past 6 years, he has organized and produced 10 events under the TEDxGrandview Heights license and 3 events under the TEDx West Vancouver license in a wide range of TEDx formats, including youth-focused events, women’s events, standard events, and climate-centred TEDx Countdown events.
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