TEDxEindhoven 2019: Human Tectonics

Welcome to the 2019 edition of TEDxEindhoven! An event full of speakers, acts, inspiration and discussions. On this day we will explore the subject of Human Tectonics. Meet some of our latest influencers in the field who will share their ideas and experience on stage.


About the event

Nine speakers will do a deep dive about the words Human Tectonics. What does it mean? Why exactly is the world changing so rapidly? By connecting various fields we will gain inside on the shifts that we see in our multicultural landscape. Whether this will be about the future of sport, race and politics or the freedom of journalism. We will share a glimpse of what’s happening in the world, in The Netherlands; in Eindhoven. Expect bold insights as well as personal stories that will tumble in your brain for a while.

Besides nine great talks you can also enjoy some good food and drinks at our event. During the coffee breaks Intelligentia ICE  will let you experience food in a different way. So come and taste the delicious (vegan) food!


Practical information

Date: Friday, 1 February 2019, 10.00 – 18.00
Location: Muziekgebouw Frits Philips, Eindhoven.
Directions to the location, here.
Language: Talks in English
Photos and videos: During the event you are not allowed to take photos or videos of the TEDxEindhoven Talks. There will be photographers to document the event.
Tickets: available till the 30th of January. Lunch and drinks are included in the price.

Programme of the day:

10:00 – 11:00 Doors open
11:00 – 12:30 Speakers Block 1: Collision
Alexandra Auer: The intangible consequences of physical walls
Babah Tarawally: How to escape black and white thinking
Andrea Maier: Aging, can we stop it?
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 15:00 Speakers Block 2: Drift
Don Ceder: How to change the political system from within
Jos de Jong: The power of staff engagement in the hospitality business
Stefanie Jansen: Co-creation, fear is never the answer
15:00 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 17:15 Speakers Block 3: Expansion
Peter Vandermeersch: Fake news, who takes the responsibility for factual news
Aukje Kuypers: Sustainability is not strictly business
Marietje Schaake: Change on a macro scale through politics and technology
17:15 – 18:00 Drinks

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