SAM 2014 is an illuminating and interactive one-day event focusing on how Sex, Aging and Memory affect your brain. The “TED Talks of the Brain” will feature experts, celebrated thinkers and the rock stars of neuroscience. This engaging series of talks will change the way you think about diet, health, work and life. Discover how to boost your brain power, reach your peak performance and live smarter.

Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Neurosurgeon & Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN) and talks by Betty DeGeneres (mother of television star Ellen DeGeneres, activist and Breast Cancer survivor), Jason Silva (Futurist & host of National Geographic’s Brain Games), and more!

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Neurosurgeon & Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN

Jason Silva, Futurist & host of National Geographic’s Brain Games

Betty DeGeneres, Mother of actress Ellen DeGeneres, Activist & Breast Cancer Survivor

Dr. Randy McIntosh, Director, Rotman Research Institute & Vice President Research, Baycrest Centre

Dr. Carol Greenwood, Senior Scientist, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest and Professor, Department of Nutrition Studies, University of Toronto

Dr. Nasreen Khatri, Psychologist, Baycrest and Researcher, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest

Dr. Sylvain Moreno, Scientist, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest