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Was on 9th of September 2023
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6 Speakers

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Major TEDx Event

Our Speakers

Niklas Kolorz
Science Journalist /
Content Creator
Niklas Kolorz, a Berlin-based content creator and winner of the Grimme Online Award 2021, creates captivating content on astronomical phenomena and evolutionary theories. He has established a significant online presence with an impressive following on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. It is a dream come true for him to have the opportunity to share his ideas and stories on TED.
Anna J. McDougall
Tech Director /
Ex-Opera Singer
Anna McDougall grew up in Sydney, Australia, and moved to Germany to pursue a career as an opera singer. At 32 she rediscovered her love for code and technology and made the switch to software engineering. Following her close involvement with the tech community, her book "You Belong in Tech: How to Go From Zero Programming Knowledge to Hired" was published in 2022, and she now works as a Director of Product and Engineering. Anna is a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador and a champion for career changers and historically excluded people wanting to break into tech.
Emre Çelik
Activist
Emre (they), a German-Turkish DEI influencer, speaker, founder, and content creator, is primarily focused on promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion. In 2021, Emre raised €25,000 through lectures and donated them to German LGBTQIA+ NGOs. In 2022, Emre established the NGO Wespeakyoudonate.org, an innovative platform designed to connect NGOs with corporations.
Wendy Morel
Educator
Wendy Morel has worked in the field of education for more than two decades, teaching secondary biology and high school anatomy. She has been developing and facilitating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes and international teacher workshops and didactic materials. She is a founder member of The Handprint Initiative. Currently, she is doing her PhD project at the Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.
Prof. Malek Bajbouj
Professor for Affective Neuroscience
Malek Bajbouj is a Berlin-based psychiatrist and neuroscientist, serving as a Professor for Psychiatry and Affective Neurosciences at Charité. He heads the Center for Affective Neuroscience and directs Charité's Global Mental Health Section. Bajbouj specializes in developing tailored, low-threshold interventions for stress and trauma-related disorders, using digital tools and advanced neuroimaging techniques. His work is predominantly focused on global mental health initiatives in the Middle East, the Far East, and Ukraine.
Nadja Yang
PhD Candidate
Nadja is a PhD candidate in Systems Engineering at Oxford, focusing on Urban Bioeconomy for sustainable cities. She's a German Rhodes Scholar, Forbes Under 30 lister, and former President of "European Young Engineers." Recognized in Germany's 40 under 40 and the UK's Top 50 Women in Engineering, she's among the 50 Rising Stars in ESG.

Our Moderator

Who are we?

Kave Bulambo
Founder / Activist
A visionary and people leader Kave Bulambo has spent most of her career working in the Recruitment industry. Recently crowned Most Outstanding Leader of the Year 2023 from the Digital Revolution Awards. She believes in an interconnected world where diverse voices harmonize to shape a brighter future. As the Founder of TalentDiverse, she seeks to enable organizations in Europe to connect with diverse talents through cultural transformation. Alongside that, she cofounded BlackInTechBerlin a thriving community for Black and African Talent working in the Tech industry in Europe.

Who are we?

Since 2016, TEDxTUBerlin has been a beacon of transformative ideas in the heart of Berlin, hosting numerous events driven by Technische Universität Berlin's brightest minds and uniting students from major institutions citywide. More than just events, we aim to bridge disciplines and ignite community collaboration, turning "Ideas Worth Spreading" into a thriving intellectual culture. Join us in this journey of exploration, discovery, and inspiration.

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Venue

As the main sponsor for TEDxTUBerlin, the stilwerk KantGaragen in Berlin, housed in a 1930s heritage-protected building, offers a unique blend of history and modern design. Renowned as Europe’s oldest multi-storey car park, it boasts distinctive features like a double helix staircase and a glass curtain facade. Its 1500m² top-floor event space is versatile, suitable for various events. Thanks to stilwerk KantGaragen’s support, we’ll present innovative ideas in this extraordinary setting, centrally located in Charlottenburg near the cultural Savignyplatz.

stilwerk Kantgaragen
Kantstraße 127
10625 Berlin

FAQ

What is a TEDx event?

A TEDx event is like a mini-conference where experts and enthusiasts come together to give short, engaging talks on various topics. Each talk lasts around 18 minutes or less. The goal is to share new ideas and inspire the audience. These events are organized by local volunteers and aim to create a space for community learning and discussion.

What language will TEDxTUBerlin be held in?

The event will be held in English.

What time will the event be?

The event is scheduled from 1 pm to 7 pm.

What can I expect at the event?

We'll kick off with a welcome session, followed by two talks. After that, there'll be a break, then another set of two talks. We'll have another break featuring a musical act from our DJ, followed by a break to mingle. We'll wrap up with two final talks and an end session.

What topics will be covered at TEDxTUBerlin?

The topics for the next event will cover a broad spectrum of subjects. We'll delve into using opera for software engineering, explore biases in childhood and how to combat them through games, discuss the importance of "The Bright Side of Stress," and even learn how potato chips can make us think about sustainability.

Is there going to be food and drinks available for purchase at the event?

Yes, we will have snacks and drinks available for purchase at the event. You can pay with PayPal.

Is this event only aimed at students as the name includes TU Berlin?

No, the event is not limited to students 😊. While most of our organizing team is from TU Berlin, the event is open to anyone interested in "ideas worth sharing." Everyone is welcome to join us!

The 2023 event has passed. Will there be a next event in the future?

A very strong YES on this one! We are wrapping up the past event and celebrating our team's achievement in creating an amazing event for over 250 TEDx-ers. We will follow with our event videos and photos in the coming months. If you are interested in attending a future TEDxTUBerlin event, you can subscribe to our newsletter, our TikTok and our Instagram!