By looking at the world from a new perspective, John Stackhouse has been able to take his close involvement in media and adapt it to the changing circumstances of the world. Everyone said that they were finished the minute the internet began to boom, but Stackhouse and the Globe and Mail chose to see the changing technology as an opportunity.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)