TEDxCanberra

18/09/2026

One table is full. One table still has room. ✨

Our 5:30pm sitting is officially booked out, which means there are now just 14 seats left for the 7:30pm sitting of the TEDxCanberra × shared dinner.

We’re so excited to see this one-night-only experience filling up.

On Thursday 1 October, we’ll be bringing people together around a shared table for an evening of food, stories and conversation — with dishes inspired by the cultures and personal stories of Cafe Stepping Stone’s chefs and team, plus a few TEDxCanberra moments designed to spark connection along the way.

Come with friends. Come with someone special. Or come on your own and see who you meet around the table.

And because Cafe Stepping Stone is a social enterprise, your night out also helps support employment pathways and opportunities for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

Only 14 seats remain.

Thursday 1 October · Dickson
7:30pm sitting only
$99 per person

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign.

Book your seat now: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

10/09/2026

Three weeks from now, this table comes to life. ✨

🍽️ A shared menu.
🌏 Stories from around the world.
💬 Unexpected conversations.
❤️ And a night out that gives a little back.

TEDxCanberra and Cafe Stepping Stone are joining forces for one night only on 1 October.

Come for the food.
Stay for the stories.
Meet someone new.
And feel good knowing a portion of your ticket supports Cafe Stepping Stone’s work creating employment pathways and opportunities for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

Make your night out count.

Thursday 1 October · Dickson
5:30pm or 7:30pm
$99 per person

Three weeks to go. Two sittings. One night only.

🎟️ Book now via the link in bio.

03/09/2026

Consider this your sign to make plans for 1 October.

Not just dinner.

A shared table.
A menu full of stories.
People you haven’t met yet.
Conversations you can’t plan for.

TEDxCanberra and Cafe Stepping Stone are joining forces for one night only — bringing together incredible food, meaningful stories and conversations designed to spark connection.

One night. Two sittings.

Thursday 1 October · Dickson
5:30pm or 7:30pm
$99 per person

Who are you bringing to the table?

Book your seat: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

21/08/2026

When was the last time you went to dinner without knowing exactly how the night would unfold?

On Thursday 1 October, TEDxCanberra and Cafe Stepping Stone are turning dinner into something a little more unexpected.

You'll take a seat at a communal table.

You'll share dishes inspired by the cultures, traditions and personal stories of Cafe Stepping Stone's chefs and team.

You'll hear some of the stories behind the food.

And between courses, we'll give the table a little TEDxCanberra treatment—with conversation starters and moments designed to get you beyond the usual small talk.

You might arrive with friends.

You might sit beside someone you've never met.

You might leave having had a conversation you weren't expecting.

And that's rather the point.

Thursday 1 October · Cafe Stepping Stone, Dickson
Two sittings: 5:30pm and 7:30pm
$99 per person — full shared dining experience + unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.

One night. Two sittings. Intentionally limited seats.

Come hungry. Come curious. Take a seat.

🎟️ Book your place at the table: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

14/08/2026

Dinner can do more than bring people together. It can create opportunity. ❤️

For one night only, TEDxCanberra and Cafe Stepping Stone are inviting you around the table for an evening of food, culture, stories and connection.

And your seat has an impact.

Cafe Stepping Stone creates employment pathways and training opportunities for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and a portion of every ticket sold will directly support their work.

Come for the shared feast.
Hear the stories behind the food.
Meet someone new.
And help support something bigger.

🗓 Thursday 1 October
📍 Cafe Stepping Stone, Dickson
🕠 5:30pm or 7:30pm sitting
🎟 $99 — full shared menu + unlimited non-alcoholic drinks

Two sittings. Limited seats.

Take your seat at the table.

To book your seat register: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

07/08/2026

A seat at this table does more than fill a room. It helps create opportunity.

Join TEDxCanberra and Cafe Stepping Stone for a one-night-only shared dining experience celebrating food, culture, conversation and community.

A portion of every ticket sold will support employment pathways, training and opportunities for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

📍 Cafe Stepping Stone, Dickson
🗓 Thursday 1 October
🕠 5:30–7:00pm or 7:30–9:00pm
🎟 $99 per person

Come for the food. Stay for the stories. Leave knowing your night helped create something bigger.

Limited seats available.
Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

Join TEDxCanberra for a unique dining experience where incredible food, meaningful stories & unexpected connections come together for one unforgettable evening.

31/07/2026

What if your next dinner out could help someone take their next step forward?

On Thursday 1 October, TEDxCanberra is inviting you to take a seat at a very special table.

Hosted in partnership with , this one-night-only experience brings together food, culture and conversation—while supporting employment and training opportunities for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

Every dish on the shared menu carries a story. As the evening unfolds, you’ll hear the inspiration behind the food, share dishes around communal tables and take part in TEDxCanberra experiences designed to move the conversation beyond small talk.

And through your ticket, you’ll also be giving back. A portion of every sale will directly support Cafe Stepping Stone and the community programs at the heart of its social enterprise.

Two sittings. One night. A limited number of seats.

📅 Thursday 1 October
📍 Cafe Stepping Stone, Dickson
🕠 5:30pm–7:00pm
🕢 7:30pm–9:00pm
🎟️ $99 per person, including the full shared dining experience and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages

Share a meal. Support a cause. Help create change.

🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

22/07/2026

Some of the best conversations don't happen on a stage. They happen around a dinner table.

For one night only, TEDxCanberra is partnering with Cafe Stepping Stone to create an immersive shared dining experience where incredible food, meaningful stories and unexpected connections come together.

This isn't just dinner. It's an evening designed to bring strangers together, celebrate culture through food, and spark the kinds of conversations that stay with you long after the last course is served.

Your evening includes:

▶️ A shared menu inspired by the cultures, traditions and personal stories of Cafe Stepping Stone's chefs and team.
▶️ Interactive table conversations and TEDxCanberra experiences designed to encourage meaningful connection.
▶️ Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.

Even better, every ticket helps support Cafe Stepping Stone, a remarkable social enterprise creating employment pathways and opportunities for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

📍 Cafe Stepping Stone, Dickson
🗓️ Thursday 1 October, $99.00 per person
🕠 Sitting one: 5:30pm–7:00pm
🕢 Sitting two: 7:30pm–9:00pm

Seats are intentionally limited to create an intimate experience, and once each sitting is full, no additional tickets will be released.

Come with friends or come on your own. Leave with new perspectives, meaningful conversations and connections that might just last well beyond the evening.

🎟️ Book your place: https://events.humanitix.com/tedxcanberra-dine-out-dinner

12/05/2026

It’s one thing to hear great talks. It’s another thing entirely to see them woven together visually into something people can revisit long after the night is over.

Thank you to GAVIN BLAKE - Scribe for once again bringing our recent TEDxCanberra Open Mic Night to life through live visual scribing. Watching Gavin listen deeply, interpret complex conversations, and transform them into one connected visual story in real time is genuinely fascinating to witness.

His work doesn’t just document the night - it captures the energy, humour, emotion and humanity behind every talk.

This artwork reflects an incredible lineup of speakers and ideas, including:

🔹 Yon Hon Ng - caring for plants, connection and design opportunities
🔹 Kate Crowhurst - motherhood, sleep deprivation and making life easier for mums
🔹 Pam Andrew - somatic literacy and reconnecting with ourselves
🔹 Isha Singhal - women’s sport, equity and changing perceptions
🔹 Layal Naji - redefining 'normal' and conversations around health and neurodiversity
🔹 Callie Elward-Barrett - autism, sensory needs and challenging outdated assumptions
🔹 Barry Hall - masculinity, patriarchy and listening more deeply
🔹 Veve Fry - AI, plurality and reimagining the future of technology

Thank you Gavin for helping bring these ideas to life in such a meaningful and human way 👏✨

12/05/2026

A huge shoutout to the incredibly talented GAVIN BLAKE - Scribe for capturing the energy, ideas, humour and emotion of our recent Open Mic Night as it happened in real time.

There’s something magical about watching conversations and complex ideas come to life through illustration while the speakers are still on stage - and Gavin has an amazing ability to turn those moments into artwork that feels both thoughtful and deeply human.

Featured speakers and thought-provoking topics included:

🔹 Dr Kirsten Peterson - helping people grow through failure and redefining success in sport psychology
🔹 Andi Salamon - why babies are the coolest teachers we’ll ever have
🔹 Cindy Schwartz - authenticity, competence and harnessing imposter syndrome
🔹 Paige Kong - protecting youth in sport and reducing pressure on kids
🔹 Peter DeMoor - autonomous taxis, overnight travel, and the future of mobility
🔹 Gloria Tabi Tabi - hair freedom, belonging, and identity
🔹 Asha Naznin - hidden stories, culture and recognising Black lives in Australia
🔹 Li'An Chen, PhD - values-based healthcare and rethinking medical systems
🔹 Thomas Nielsen - meaning, kindness, and the random acts that shape deeper lives

Thank you to everyone who shared ideas, conversations and curiosity throughout the evening.