About TEDxEncinitasBlvd

TEDxEncinitasBlvd is an independently organized TEDx event focused on climate action, sustainability, and environmental innovation. Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals to take meaningful action toward a sustainable future.

We provide a platform for visionary speakers to share groundbreaking ideas, fostering a community of changemakers dedicated to addressing the most pressing environmental challenges.

Join us on June 28th at the Encinitas City Library for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and actionable insights.

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Contact Us

Email: rohan.phadnis@wayzero.org

Meet the Speakers

Our lineup features changemakers in sustainability, science, and environmental policy.

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Aaron Bruckbauer

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Aaron Bruckbauer is a materials scientist and entrepreneur working to develop sustainable, high-performance materials from renewable resources like microalgae and corn. His research at UC San Diego bridges science...

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Daryn Tarasewicz

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Daryn Tarasewicz is a youth climate activist and highschool student. Since joining the activism group Youth v. Oil, she has been speaking with government officials, planning events, and leading and mobilizing youth...

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Farzan Dehmouibed

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Farzan Dehmoubed is the CEO of Lotus Sustainables and was named California Business of the Year. His company has helped eliminate over 5 billion plastic bags, spearheading innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution. For years, Farzan...

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Dimitri Deheyn

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Dimitri Deheyn is a marine biologist and ecotoxicologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. His cross-disciplinary research focuses on plastics, especially microplastics, which pose serious threats due to...

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Matthew Alford

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Professor Alford is a seagoing physical oceanographer and co-founder of the Multiscale Ocean Dynamics group at SIO/UCSD and atdepth LLC, which advises deep-sea mining stakeholders using fluid mechanics. He develops novel instruments...

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Taarika Sethee

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Taarika Sethee is the Youth4Climate Intern at SanDiego350 and a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. She is deeply engaged in climate advocacy, driven by a lifelong connection to nature and a commitment to empowering...

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Event Schedule

Here’s what you can expect at TEDxEncinitasBlvd:

  • 9:00 AM: Registration and Networking
  • 10:00 AM: Opening Remarks
  • 10:30 AM: Speaker Sessions (Morning)
  • 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
  • 1:30 PM: Speaker Sessions (Afternoon)
  • 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks