BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Twenty One Toys//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Twenty One Toys X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://twentyonetoys.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Twenty One Toys BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121118 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20130413T213915 LAST-MODIFIED:20130413T213915 UID:3649@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:TEDxYouth Montreal DESCRIPTION:TEDxYouth@Montreal is a first-of-its-kind conference organized for the future leaders\, currently enrolled in grades 6 to CEGEP! in Montreal\, Quebec. In 2011\, there were over 100 TEDxYouthDay events held in nearly 50 countries coinciding with Universal Children’s Day. Founder and Designer Ilana Ben-Ari will be giving a presentation entitled "Playing on Purpose"\, let's bring play back into education. For more information take a look at the TEDxYouthMontreal website. LOCATION:The Study, 3233 The Boulevard Westmount, Montreal, Quebec, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/tedxyouth-montreal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T203000 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120405T000044 LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T181441 UID:2883@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Treehouse Talks DESCRIPTION:The Treehouse Talks are a lecture series held at the Toronto Reference Library on the second Friday of every month\, from 6:30pm to 8:15pm. The idea is to get three speakers in the same room from completely different fields to get people thinking and talking about the intersection between disciplines. Each speak lasts for 25 minutes. Ilana Ben-Ari of Twenty One Toys will be presenting her toy for empathy and creative dialogue at the September Treehouse Talk. Keep an eye out for her\, and if you're in the crowd you may have an opportunity to play the CONNEXIONS™ Toy. LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/treehouse-talks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120526 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120404T034608 LAST-MODIFIED:20120421T222106 UID:2861@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:C2-MTL: Commerce & Creativity Conference DESCRIPTION:C2-MTL is a completely new kind of annual global conference\, one that explores the relationship between commerce and creativity and its potential to redefine business. This immersive three-day event showcases the value of using both the left and right sides of our brains to optimize our thinking potential\, and offers participants practical advice and work tools to apply this integrated thinking approach to business. From their website\, "Collaboration is key to successful business. And now\, for the first time ever in Montreal\, innovators from every industry — from young entrepreneurs to C-level business executives — can come together to share knowledge in a collaborative and creative environment." To find out more about this incredible event\, take a look at their website LOCATION:New City Gas complex, Montreal, QC, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/c2-mtl-commerce-creativity-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120327T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120327T230000 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120314T213413 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T165834 UID:2363@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Toronto DESCRIPTION:Twenty One Toys Founder Ilana Ben-Ari will be presenting in the March Pecha Kucha event in Toronto\, Ontario. She will be discussing her toy CONNEXIONS as a navigational aid for the visually impaired and bring its foundations "Where Am I\, Where Am I Going and How Do I Get There" to her wonderfully disastrous experiences navigating through the TTC (Toronto Transit Commision). Come hear her kvetch!! March 27th at the Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St West). Details on their Facebook Group Page. Pecha Kucha PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet\, network\, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration\, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world\, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat"\, it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise\, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace. LOCATION:Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/pecha-kucha-toronto/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120304 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120220T214216 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T165855 UID:2360@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:The Beanstalk Project DESCRIPTION:The Beanstalk Project is an unconference that brings together approximately 100 high school students from 25 schools in a region. Over the 3-day event\, the students hear inspiring keynotes\, participate in interactive workshops and develop and refine their ideas for a community project. "Their mission is to provide educational leadership\, empowering students to grow into their full potential and contribute to a better world." Twenty One Toys will be demonstrating the CONNEXIONS toy at the unconference and will discuss the role of empathy and creative dialogue in leadership and collaboration. LOCATION:Quebec URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/the-beanstalk-project/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120121 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120118T193755 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T165956 UID:2071@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Engineers Without Borders - African Leadership Program DESCRIPTION:Play Learn Think Tank will be putting on a workshop with the Connexions toy at Engineers without Borders\, an incredible organization doing amazing work around the globe. In attendance will be 6 African Leadership Program delegates and up to 6 Engineers Without Borders Toronto student leaders. A quote from their website "We invest in people—smart systems changers\, and we incubate the systemic innovations that they create to accelerate rural African development. It’s not about projects. It’s not about technology. It’s about people working with people to create lasting\, scalable change that unlocks human potential." LOCATION:Engineers Without Borders Office, 312 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Quebec, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/engineers-without-borders-african-leadership-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111207 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T224412 LAST-MODIFIED:20120108T224449 UID:2067@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Breaking Down Silos Course DESCRIPTION:Play Learn Think Tank held a workshop at the Federated Press's 2nd Breaking Down Silos Course. We got the opportunity to speak to VPs\, Directors & Managers of HR; Operations; Change Management; Process Improvement; Performance and Quality Improvement; Organizational Development; Strategy and Planning; Internal Consultants about different techniques and methods used in having more fulfilling workplace collaborations. We also got to play a few games with the Connexions toy discussing the importance of empathy and creative dialogue in the workplace. LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/breaking-down-silos-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110919 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T223245 LAST-MODIFIED:20120108T223245 UID:2063@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:BitNorth 2011: a weekend-long conference just North of Montreal DESCRIPTION:Bitnorth is an annual informal\, eclectic gathering a bit north of Montreal. The format is participatory: if you attend\, you have to present. The things we discuss are wide-ranging (think Barcamp-meets-TED.) It's also fast-paced\, since each presentation lasts only 10 minutes. Now in its fourth year\, Bitnorth is a weekend-long conference North of Montreal. It's one part TED\, because the topics are varied and eclectic. It's one part Ignite\, because presentations take only 5-10 minutes It's one part Fight Club\, because if you come\, you have to present It's one part Summer Camp\, because it happens by a lake and the food isn't very good. Now in its fourth year\, it's a lot of learning and a lot of fun. It's also a fairly small event—the camp can't handle more than 60 people\, and there are only so many presentations we can sit through. This means it sells out fast\, and we're opening up registration to alumni and invited guests first. If there's room\, we'll open up registration to anyone who wants to attend. To see a bit about past years\, check out the Bitnorth website. LOCATION:CAMMAC Lake Macdonald Music Center, 85, chemin CAMMAC, Harrington, Quebec, Canada, J8G2T2 URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/bitnorth-2011-a-weekend-long-conference-just-north-of-montreal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111127 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T222724 LAST-MODIFIED:20120108T222724 UID:2059@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:SociaLight Conference DESCRIPTION:The Federal government announced 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur and whether you're an entrepreneur\, community leader\, or someone with a dream\, this conference was created for YOU. The Socialight brand aims to redefine what it means to be a "socialite." Socia"LIGHT" is also an acronym that stands for: L.eader I.mpacting G.lobal H.umanity T.oday. The Socialight Conference will bring together over 1000 other dynamic leaders\, young professionals\, and entrepreneurs just like you for an incredible day of inspiration\, empowerment and connection. We carefully curated world class speakers\, innovators and leaders to support your on-going success including: Robin Sharma - Personal Leadership Expert & New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" and "The Leader Who Had No Title" www.robinsharma.com Tony Hsieh - Founder & CEO of Zappos.com & New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of "Delivering Happiness" Bruce Poon Tip – Founder of G-Adventures (formerly Gap Adventures)http://www.gadventures.com/ Tonya Surman - Executive Director of the Centre for Social Innovation Kunal Gupta - CEO of Polar Mobile & Founder of IMPACT Entrepreneurship Group LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 3L9 URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/socialight-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120121 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T222036 LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T193822 UID:2057@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:The Grove Community School workshop on empathy and visual impairment DESCRIPTION:Play Learn Think Tank will be doing a workshop at the incredible Grove Community School; a public alternative school within the Toronto District School Board offering arts-infused\, holistic learning\, built on the core values of social justice\, environmentalism\, and community activism. At the Grove\, January is ableism month and we will be conducting a workshop on empathy and visual impairment with a group of students.   LOCATION:The Grove Community School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/the-grove-community-school-workshop-on-empathy-and-visual-impairment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111121 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T221542 LAST-MODIFIED:20120108T221542 UID:2053@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Everybody is a Teacher DESCRIPTION:Everybody is a Teacher is a playful way to start the conversation about "What if" - what if schools were different? what if we challenged the system? what if we were all teachers? what if we were always learning? what if we were all engaged? This thinking is an approach to get to the next level of ideation about how we live\, learn and work within schools and how schools operate within communities. Schools are communities that we all belong to at some time or another\, communities that shape our minds\, inform our experiences and sometimes decide our fates. We believe everyone is a teacher; parents\, students\, community members\, business owners - anyone who has something to share for the sake of learning. The goals for the day are to: gain perspectives from everybody on learning styles\, school experiences and the future of schools explore ideas of creating\, learning and change begin to identify ways to take action Ultimately\, the gathering is the place for connecting\, planning\, learning and building momentum for meaningful change. This is the first of these gatherings\, but certainly not the last. LOCATION:Community arts centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 3G5 URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/everybody-is-a-teacher/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111016 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T221132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120108T221132 UID:2049@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Ed Camp Toronto DESCRIPTION:EdCamp Toronto is an exciting new approach to professional dialogue and learning. Thisunconference  is dedicated to expanding and extending our conversations about schooling and education in the 21st century. EdCamp Toronto is a participant-driven event. We value and rely on the expertise\,experiences and enthusiasm of all those who register. EdCamp Toronto will offer participants the opportunity to participate in approximately four (4) different sessions throughout the day. The unconference  design of the day means that we really won’t know what sessions are available until participants arrive with their topics and questions. This model has been tried and tested in other cities across North America. The process works\,and the day will run smoothly! LOCATION:York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3 URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/ed-camp-toronto/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111102 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T220220 LAST-MODIFIED:20120108T220315 UID:2045@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Art, Science and the Brain: New Models of Learning for the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:ART\, SCIENCE & THE BRAIN: NEW MODELS OF LEARNING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY will feature some of the most innovative educational thinkers and entrepreneurs in Canada and the US\, and will create a space where art and science-based learning collide to produce new modes of collaborative thinking. Teachers\, administrators and Ministry consultants will be joined by educational entrepreneurs\, education foundations and publishing companies to discuss how to reimagine our education system for the 21st century. “There’s so much potential to reinvigorate the education system\,” said Joseph Wilson\, Education Specialist at the MaRS Discovery District. “Ontario has so many talented education entrepreneurs eager to share their innovations with the rest of the country and with education professionals overseas.” Read more about the event in our blog post. With great excerpts from Dr. Mariale Hardiman\, Assistant Dean\, Urban Schools Partnership; Chair\, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education\, Johns Hopkins University School of Education. LOCATION:MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1L7 URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/art-science-and-the-brain-new-models-of-learning-for-the-21st-century/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110716 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20120108T214423 LAST-MODIFIED:20120129T020923 UID:2039@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:International Startup Festival DESCRIPTION:Held in Montreal\, The International Startup Festival is a three-day conference on the business of startups. It brings together industry veterans and fresh faces\, thought leaders and technology giants from around the world\, for a series of lean\, fast-paced events. It includes startup launches\, inspiring keynotes\, and deep-dives into hot sectors like mobility\, social networking\, and gaming. Play Learn Think Tank was a presenter at this past event! Take a look at our blog post with pictures of Dave McClure from 500 startups tied as a two-headed unicorn! LOCATION:Iberville Maritime Terminal, Alexandra Pier (1 pier west of "Centre des Sciences") Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/international-startup-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120113 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20111215T191555 LAST-MODIFIED:20120323T110900 UID:1749@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:Re-inventing Childcare: The Modern Governess Co-op Project DESCRIPTION:The Modern Governess Co-Op Project is inspired by co-op principles\, creative education and child-centered parenting: revolutionizing childcare and the current construct of pre-school with a unique structure for sharing one-year assignments of the most impressive\, educated governesses in Toronto. Registration and more information at eventbrite. LOCATION:CSI - The Annex, 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, Quebec URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/1749/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111217 DTSTAMP:20130525T090738 CREATED:20111214T214528 LAST-MODIFIED:20120323T110515 UID:1747@http://twentyonetoys.com SUMMARY:I-Think : Integrative thinking workshop with grade 8 Toronto students DESCRIPTION:Rotman school brings integrative thinking to local Toronto schools. LOCATION:Quebec URL:http://twentyonetoys.com/event/i-think-integrative-thinking-workshop-with-grade-8-toronto-students/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR