Theme: Beyond Borders

At the end of May 2024, the Amsterdam International Community school will be organizing TEDxYouth@AICS 2024, the latest edition of the school's annual student-organized TEDx event, which is part of a now decade long tradition. The theme of this year's event is: Beyond Borders, so you can expect our speakers to wow you with fresh ideas that will push the boundaries of your understanding, explore new horizons, transcend borders and attempt to break through the physical and mental barriers that limit us. Come and be inspired!

CREA
Nieuwe Achtergracht 170
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1018 WV
Netherlands

Aaraav Ovalekar

DP2 student at AICS

Aaraav is an 18 year old DP2 student at the AICS. He is an avid sports enthusiast with a strong passion for the analytical side of sports. His fascination with mathematics has led him to become a logical thinker and problem solver. Renowned for his disciplined, responsible, and honest approach, Aaraav is dedicated to excelling in every endeavour. He is driven by his desire to apply his mathematical skills to explore the intersection of Business, Technology, and Finance, paving the way for a promising future.

Anne Rosa Lopes Cardozo

Founder of Selfmentorship Quest

Anne Rosa (MSc) is the 28-year-old founder of Selfmentorship Quest: a company through which she aims to provide everyone in transition to adulthood with all the information, tools, skills exercises and information they need to learn how to manage themselves. Why? So that they can become their own mentor/coach. Anne Rosa studied Psychology and Business Administration at the University of Amsterdam and still enjoys living in Amsterdam, where she hopes to complete her mission to make self-development and personal growth accessible to everyone. She aims to inspire and encourage people to shape your most beautiful life in this, while staying true to yourself.

Asami Fujii

DP1 student at AICS

Asami is a 16 year old DP1 student at the AICS.

Fons Trompenaars

Founder and CEO, Trompenaars Hampden-Turner

Fons is a Dutch organizational theorist recognized around the world for his work as a consultant, trainer, motivational speaker and author of various books on the subject of culture and business with his seminal book,Riding the Waves of Culture in its 4th edition. He has spent over 30 years helping Fortune 500 leaders build meaningful connections to manage and solve their business and cultural dilemmas to increase global effectiveness and performance, particularly in the areas of leadership, innovation, globalization, intercultural understanding and managing culture change by reconciling differences. One of the Top 20 Most Influential International Thinkers, inductee to the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, and awarded the 2023 prestigious George Petitpas Award by The World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA).

Imam Diongue

Designer & Creative lead

Imam is a student and versatile designer from Senegal, currently expanding his creative and personal horizons in Amsterdam. Specializing in illustrations, stationery and UI/UX design, Imam applies a keen eye for detail to both art and life. At TEDx, he will delve into the transformative power of stepping out of comfort zones. Drawing on personal experiences, Imam will share how embracing challenges and uncertainties is essential for growth and resilience. Join him to discover practical strategies for pushing beyond your boundaries and enhancing your life.

Joshua Brandenburg

Design Educator at the AICS

Josh is a visually oriented creative and educator. His preoccupations include the 'everyday' as it relates to the human condition; as well as a long standing engagement with the notion of place. A generalist by nature; unavoidably everythingist', given that more-is-more; Josh has a prismatic view of the world. He seeks to encourage others, especially his students, to flourish in their own (inter)national contexts. Josh seeks to inject a love of life-long-learning, driven by conceptual thinking, that is rooted-in-experience, well-informed, and responsive. Josh has been involved in various creative fields including the Fine Arts, Photography, Film and (Graphic) Design respectively.

Lisa Hogg

Founder of Brave Amsterdam

Lisa is passionate and motivated about social sustainability and brand management. A natural innovator with a proven track record spanning all areas of marketing and brand communications.

Louis-Georges Regis

Growth Advisor

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Melanie Stehmeier

Psychotherapist

Melanie is therapist, specialising in working with young international people. She grew up and continues to live internationally. Melanie started working in mental health many many years ago - before it was even trendy. She is passionate about promoting resilience within the global nomad community, particularly now she is raising 2 of her own Third Culture Kids. Melanie spends much of her time championing the importance of joy and self-love by wearing a lot of rainbow themed clothing and nailing the Vanilla Ice rap on Karaoke - much to the embarassment of her children.

Rushil Baya

DP2 student at AICS

Rushil is an 18 year old DP2 student at the AICS and the current Head of the AICS student council.