Theme: Imagine If....

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Sigyn-sali, Turun konservatorio
Linnankatu 60
Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, 20100
Finland

Ivory and Vocal

Ivory & Vocal is a duo from the beautiful Finnish town of Turku. The duo got started in 2013 and was mainly focusing on the art of light jazz and lounge music, but has since then grown it´s repertoire to cover as many genres of music as possible for a piano-vocal act. From pubs to fine dining restaurants, weddings, birthdays and funerals, to corporate events and even competitions; this duo brings you the perfect match and blend of mood, pleasure, laughs and tears and gives their mind and heart out to the audience sincerely and without questioning.

Johannes "Hatsolo" Hattunen

Hatsolo is a limitless entrepreneur and toiler whose hard work and unwavering belief can be seen in everything he does. As the co-founder of the dance school Saiffa and the person who brought the very popular Training for Warriors-concept to Helsinki, this spinner of ideas knows how to inspire and coach people. Hatsolo wants to keep on creating something better, something that can help spread great vibes, excitement and perseverance to people – and it is because of this that he will be spreading his share worthy ideas in Turku this December. In summary, we would say: Hatsolo is a person who is unexplainable – his performance has to be experienced.

Kati Lepistö

Kati Lepistö is one of the most touching speakers of TEDx Turku 2015, because this story is not an “imagine if” case, but her reality. Kati’s dream was to work as an international model before this life-changing incident. With a fixed goal she entered the model world of Los Angeles and Milano, making her dream come true. One day this stroke turned her world upside down and Kati was forced to change her dreams of being a model to the life of living with quadriplegia.

Leif Segerstam

Leif Segerstam’s ability to speak about nearly anything is truly remarkable. This tone chooser and tone interpreter’s personality and talents is a remarkable combination for his TED-talk, not every 71-year old could be capable of the same. Every participant will get the chance to be a part of Leif’s talk in December, and that is already something truly worth experiencing.

Markku Jokisipilä

Markku Jokisipilä is a finnish historian and a Doctor of Political Sciences.

Niko Herlin

Niko Herlin is a passionate futurist. A bit over a year ago he realised one of his dreams and started Great Minds, a consulting company, together with a friend. As a futurist Niko helps companies and organisations to look ahead, to prepare for alternative futures and grasp the opportunities of change.

Ronnie Grandell

Grandell works as an occupational health psychologist as well as a coach to athletes and artists. Over the years he has found that most of us are compassionate towards others during difficult times, yet harsh on ourselves. Ronnie has seen how this can lead to unpleasant effects like loss of creativity and courage, low mood as well as relationship difficulties. This has led Ronnie on a search for better ideas and tools that would liberate people from such struggles, eventually finding a path forward when he stumbled upon the concepts of self-compassion and compassion focused therapy.

Satu Korhonen

Satu Korhonen (PhD Educ., FRSA) looked at teaching and learning from the standpoint of the organizer and from that viewpoint looked at issues such as life-long learning and maintaining expertise. However, after seeing how her young daughter learns, her view of what learning is and how it should be organized turned on its axis, for a new question emerged. What if people don’t need to be taught to, but instead have their learning facilitated? This question guided her life into completely different directions and onto new questions. In her presentation at TEDxTurku 2015 she invites everyone to ask questions for our questions can change lives.

Tuomo Meretniemi

A former CEO, who decided to travel around the world with his family by sea.

Ulrika Björkstam

Ulrika Björkstam was working as an expat in Mexico City when she survived the plane crash that proved to be fatal to many others. Later on, as Ulrika had overcome the physical and mental pain, she now understands how even the most devastating experiences may be turned to strength and seen as being an important part of your identity and your storyline