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​Everyone needs a little Masala in their life.

​Some of the best TED memories don’t happen on stage — they happen around a table.

​Masala is a private dinner gathering for TED2026 attendees who believe great food and great company belong together. Soulful food, good trouble, and people worth sitting next to.

​You’re invited to an exclusive private dinner gathering organized by TED2026 attendees.

​Your table is at a celebrated Indian restaurant (close to Vancouver Convention Center) — a Vancouver institution with 25 years of Gujarati-rooted tradition — where tandoor-fired naan comes straight from clay ovens, the curries are slow-cooked with homeland spices, and the chai keeps you in your chair long after the plates are cleared.

​It’s not a party. It’s not a panel. It’s an experience you can taste.

​There will be a toast. There will be stories. And by the end of the night, the strangers at the table won’t feel like strangers anymore.

Masala Dinner Details:
​🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM PST/PDT (Vancouver time)
📍 Venue: Tasty Indian Bistro, Yaletown, 1261 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3, Canada [See Location]

​Warm heaters and shawls on the patio for when the evening gets cool.

​Seats are limited.

​We look forward to seeing you

​🙏 TED Masala friends

​Come for the curry. Stay for the conversations that never end. 🪷

​Note: Please confirm your RSVP in advance. Each guest orders individually and settles their bill directly with the restaurant.

​A few glimpses of who you’ll be dining with:

​– Someone who studied across 13 schools in 7 countries
– A guest who has lived across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
– Someone who left home at 16 to build a life in Africa
– A guest who has shared stages with rock stars and heads of state
– Someone organizing TEDSports in Europe
– A storyteller who has interviewed artists and Paralympians on global stages
– Someone who has trained alongside world leaders and cultural icons
– A guest who just moved to Vancouver after years across continents
– Someone who rebuilt life after fleeing their country
– A guest who has dressed global pop icons
– Someone who survived a shark attack while surfing
– A trained opera singer will be at the table
– A heavy metal drummer might join the conversation 🤘🏼
– Someone who has attended multiple FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games
– A guest who invents board games for fun
– Someone who has worked on large-scale smart city projects
– A builder working at the intersection of AI and the future of systems
– A founder who has been part of multiple startups and written a book
– Someone who transitioned from engineering to documentary filmmaking
– A certified private pilot
– Someone who has hiked in the Everest region recently
– A guest who spent years kayaking across island chains
– Someone who has taught in classrooms across India
– A guest who has taught at medical and business schools
– Someone trained in Thai massage on a remote island
– A lifelong open water swimmer
– A former journalist who found their way into investing
– Someone who has produced concerts early in their career
– A guest who has worked with law enforcement agencies
– Someone who has had direct interactions with the Secret Service
– And yes — someone who has worked with the FBI

​Looking forward to seeing you at Masala.

​Warmly,
EDGE Community

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​A small note:

​• We have a limited number of seats, and they’ll be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

​• We’ll only be able to host guests with a confirmed sign-up for the dinner.

​• The dinner follows a pay-as-you-go format — you can comfortably settle your F&B bill directly with the restaurant.