Stoicon-x events are smaller conferences organized around the world to complement the main Stoicon 2017 conference in Toronto and Stoic Week 2017. The goal of Stoicon-x is for local Stoic groups to put on their own mini-conferences in their own areas. You can read our [tips and guidelines] for putting on your own events.

Stoicon-x Toronto will be held on October 15th, the day after Stoicon 2017. You don't need to be attending the main Stoicon 2017 conference to come to this. It's a completely separate event, organized by some of the same people. In addition to a few fixed keynote talks, there will be slots for lightning talks of 5-10 minutes. Any attendee (that means you!) can sign up to present a lightning talk on a topic related to Stoicism of their choosing, time permitting. Networking will follow. So if you have something to say about Stoicism or just can't get enough of Stoicism come along to Stoicon-x Toronto!



Full Schedule

9.30am - 10am Registration and coffee

10am Introduction: The Popularity and Relevance of Stoicism Today

Donald Robertson, author of Teach Yourself Stoicism

10.15 am Keynote 1: Achieving Personal Freedom Through Stoic Principles

Dr. Chuck Chakrapani, author of Unshakable Freedom: Ancient Stoic Secrets Applied to Modern Life

10.45am Morning break (15 min.)

11am Lightning Presentations on Modern Stoicism

12pm Afternoon break (15 min.)

12.15pm Keynote 2: 'People Learn while they Teach': The Whys and Hows of Building a Local Stoic Community Greg Lopez, Founder of NYC Stoics and Director of Membership for The Stoic Fellowship



12.45pm Closing Donald Robertson (15 min.)

1pm - 1.30pm Networking

NB: Please note that the details of this event may be subject to change.

Venue

Room # TRS1-109 (7th floor)

Ted Rogers School of Management

55 Dundas Street West

Campus map/direction:

www.ryerson.ca/map





FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email us via admin@modernstoicism.com or use the contact form on our Modern Stoicism website.

What's the refund policy?

We will offer a full refund for Stoicon-x Toronto 2017 tickets if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the event. After this date, you may send an alternate to the event without additional charge as long as you notify us at least 48 hours prior to the event.

Will tickets be sold at the door?

Tickets are currently only available online.

Can you recommend accomodation?

The main conference venue for Stoicon is the Holiday Inn Toronto-Yorkdale hotel, who will provide accommodation at a discounted rate if you're attending Stoicon 2017. We cannot guarantee that rooms for all delegates will be available at the Holiday Inn. However, there are several other hotels nearby where you can stay.

What were previous Stoicon conferences like?

You can watch this YouTube video about one of our previous conferences, and some of the previous talks are available online.