RESHAPING OUR FUTURE
TEDxEindhoven 2023
📅 June 2, 2023
🕙 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM
🚩 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
📢 All communications and TED talks will be in English.
TEDxEindhoven is a full day event where people gather to listen their favorite persona and gain a level of compassion and dedication for anything related to daily life, professional life or even social life.
RESHAPING OUR FUTURE
What will the future look like? It’s a question that has fascinated thinkers and dreamers for centuries. But as we stand on the cusp of a new era, the need to reshape the future has never been more urgent. From climate change and technological disruption to political instability and social inequality, our world faces unprecedented challenges that demand innovative solutions.
At TEDxEindhoven 2023, we’ll be guided by designers and innovators from different fields who are all committed to creating a better future. They’ll share their bold ideas, cutting-edge researches, and inspiring stories to help us imagine a better tomorrow. We’ll explore the role of technology, the importance of building sustainable and resilient communities, and the power of human connection to drive positive change.
At a time of great changes and challenges we need a new perspective on what’s possible.
Program 2023
10:30 - 11:35 Block 1: Driving Innovation: Pioneers of Sustainable Solutions
- Alexander Suma: Inventor, developer, and visionary leader with a passion for design, technology, and clean energy, driven by the urgent need for solutions against climate change.
- Louise de Laat: Former team leader of TU/ecomotive who developed “The car that captures CO2 while driving” called ZEM in less than one year. Talks about her drive to join this team.
- Sabine Feron: Co-founder, chef, and creative of Phood Kitchen & Phood Farm, with a philosophy that food is medicine and nature is the ultimate healer, creating the new Phood Standard through the world’s first aquaponic farm-to-table restaurant.
- Act: Dance Design: Jing Wang, a.k.a. Dance Design, is an industrial designer and popping dancer. He became Dutch popping champion five times, developed a completely new jury system for the urban dance scene and, together with Delphine Nguyen, organizes the international battle popping event Planet Pop’N.
12:00 – 13:10 Block 2: Reimagining Paradigms: Catalysts of Change12:15 - 13:10
- Ana Sofia Poças Ribeiro: Researcher and activist from Portugal who’s been involved in activism for climate and degrowth. Ran for mayor of her home city out of sheer frustration, but talks about reducing consumption for a sustainable future.
- Eksteen de Waal: Believes that understanding human biology is the key to connecting with people, especially for socially maladjusted “nerds.”
- Jonneke de Zeeuw: Food connoisseur and author who’s exploring the richness of Dutch cuisine. On a mission to showcase the diverse Dutch culinary landscape.
- ACT: Iris Penning: City poet of Eindhoven and a poetic pop artist. Textual, idiosyncratic, sometimes theatrical, sometimes exactly as she is: cheerful, cheeky and contemplative. She is currently touring the country with her new album, “Dan Maar Genieten”.
14:30 - 15:15 Block 3: Journeys of Inspiration: Exploring New Horizons and Perspectives
- Robbe Nagel: Recently graduated industrial designer and co-founder of Spaces Experiences, specializes in the art of observation, and will share a new perspective on cities during his talk.
- Sander de Kramer: A journalist, writer, TV host, and social activist from Rotterdam who has travelled to many far-flung places. He is known for his work as a foreign correspondent and his humanitarian efforts in Africa, including shining a light on the exploitation of children working in the diamond mines in Sierra Leone. His talk may make you laugh, it may make you cry but it will certainly inspire you.
- ACT: Anastasia Fridman: Graduated in 2021 from the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in the class of Michael Vaiman and Daniel Austrich. She started her musical path as a member of the special department called “Academy for Young Musical Talents” at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands, she also often traveled to Odesa, Ukraine to be taught by Anna Lapteva at the famous Stolyarski school. She won top prizes in both the Netherlands and France and was praised for her strong musicality and artistry. She has played in various orchestras and performed in famous concert halls in Europe, China and South Korea.
15:50 - 17:00 Block 4: Unveiling Truths and Transforming Narratives: Shaping a New Reality
- Mike Weerts: An actor-turned-personality with a passion for impacting society through storytelling. Talks about the importance of local media.
- Maarten Schenk: Co-founder of fact-checking website Lead Stories and inventor of online virality tracking tool Trendolizer, endlessly fascinated by the many ways people keep fooling each other on the Internet with false information.
- Alex Malone: Work expert who’s studied the way we work for the last 10 years and promises a solution for every problem experienced in the work field, introducing us to the HOLIWORK method.
- ACT: FlowMies: FlowMies offers unique shows with fire, colorful LED light hula hoops, artistic body art and personalized light shows. The shows are solo or with a team of performers. It’s a special way to tell stories, surprise the public and hypnotize the public with this magical movement art.
Tickets are available now!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of TEDxEindhoven community! Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait too long to secure your spot. Join us for a day of inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and delicious food and drinks. Be sure to book your ticket soon before they’re all gone!
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12 live TED Talks
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12 live TED Talks
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Why should you attend TEDxEindhoven?
Here are some more reasons why you shouldn’t miss out on TEDxEindhoven:
- Be inspired by innovative ideas: Our speakers are experts in their fields and have been handpicked to share their groundbreaking ideas with you. You’ll leave the event feeling inspired and empowered to create change in your own life.
- Connect with like-minded individuals: TEDxEindhoven is a hub for change-makers, innovators, and thought leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other attendees who share your passion for making a positive impact on the world.
- Learn from diverse perspectives: Our speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, giving you a diverse range of perspectives on topics such as sustainability, health, society, technology, and design.
- Networking opportunities: During lunch and breaks, you’ll have the chance to network with other attendees, speakers, and sponsors. This is an excellent opportunity to make new connections and explore potential collaborations.
- Food and drinks: We’ve got you covered! Your ticket includes lunch and drinks throughout the day, so you can stay energized and focused on the talks and networking opportunities.
Don’t wait any longer to book your ticket to TEDxEindhoven – Reshaping our Future! Join us for a day filled with inspiration, innovation, and connection.