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).

De Philharmonie
Lange Begijnestraat 11
Haarlem, Noord-Holland, 2011 HH
Netherlands

Else Baelde

Project and event manager

Else Baelde is an independent project and event manager and organizes business events. Just like everyone else, there are things that strike her, surprise her and she shares one of those things in the hope of making others think again and taking a first step towards change.

Ernst-Jan Kuiper

Climatologist

Ernst-Jan Kuiper did a master in climate physics and studied the Greenland ice sheet for five years. He is also one of the spokespersons for Extinction Rebellion Netherlands – an organization that wants to force the government to act on the climate and ecological crisis by non-violent, disruptive action.

Gijs Radix

Student

Gijs is a student at Hageveld School in Heemstede (the Netherlands). He has the ambition to become a great performer and artist.

Hidde Boersma

Publicist

"Ecomodernist" Hidde Boersma is a freelance publicist and documentary film maker. He writes on biotechnology, agriculture and progress.

Jaya Baloo

Chief Information Security Officer

Jaya Baloo, currently Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast Software has worked in the cybersecurity area for nearly 20 years. She won the Cyber Security Executive of the year award, is one of the Inspiring 50 in The Netherlands and is one of the top 100 influencers in the field. She is a faculty member of the Singularity University and a member of various infosec boards. Jaya Baloo is Vice Chair of the Quantum Flagship's Strategic Advisory Board of the EU Commission.

Lennard Duijvestijn

Researcher - Institute for Nature Education

Lennard Duijvestijn has been committed to connecting people and nature for years. By developing the Landgoed Roggebotstaete he found his own path of meaning. The emphasis is on healthy food, biodiversity and the importance of community. As an employee of the IVN, Institute for Nature Education, he is now investigating the possibility of linking mental health care to such projects.

Monique Pouw

Designer

As a designer, Monique Pouw from agency Twiet Creative Marketing has been thinking about contributing to a better society.

Nart Wielaard

Writer, speaker and consultant.

Nart Wielaard shares his knowledge about big data, digital transformation, entrepreneurship and finance with the general public as a writer, speaker and consultant.

Pauline Dekker

Pulmonologist

In her daily life pulmonologist Pauline Dekker of the Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk (the Netherlands), is confronted with patients who die from the effects of their tobacco addiction. In order to make a change, she is actively fighting the lobby of the tobacco industry. Her ultimate goal is a smoke-free generation. To bring this closer, Dekker established a Smoke Prevention Youth Foundation with dr. Wanda de Kanter.

Tijmen Bos

Commercial Director

Tijmen Bos is commercial director at Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. This requires not only operational organization, but also commercial organization. Tijmen Bos can boast a wealth of experience and a large network. After years of working as an entrepreneur, he worked at management level for Talpa Radio, Sky Radio Group / TMG and FD Mediagroep, among others.

Wanda de Kanter

Pulmonologist

Lung physician Wanda de Kanter is confronted daily at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) with patients who die from the effects of their tobacco addiction. She actively wants to prevent young people from smoking. Her ultimate goal is a smoke-free generation. To bring this closer, De Kanter established a Smoke Prevention Youth Foundation with dr. Pauline Dekker.