Thank you for your interest in attending a TEDxCalgary event!
First, let's talk about the difference between asking you to register for an event, and our selling of tickets.
Please note that a number of our events may require you to register to attend, but are otherwise free (no ticket required). We ask you to register so that we can make sure that we can manage our space requirements, reach you in the event of venue or other program changes, and to send you post-event feedback (which is part of our licencing requirement with TEDx). If an event involves registration, you will be directed to an online service, or asked to fill out an online registration form.
We do not share your registration information with anyone outside of TEDxCalgary, or with any service that is not approved by the main TEDx licencing body (for example, the Delighted.com service that TEDx uses globally for event feedback).
Ticket sales for various TEDxCalgary events will typically be open about 30-60 days prior to the event. We sell tickets to several events a year, mainly those that involve live speakers and a larger number of participants. When an event involves paid tickets, we will direct you to an online service where you can purchase tickets. Our ticket prices are always configured to be revenue neutral, and to cover a proportion of our event costs. The full cost of our events is further subsidized by in-kind contributions and funding from our partners.