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).

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House of Makers

House of Makers is initiated by Matthew Pawlicki, Peter Leung & Sterre van Rossem. They are a dancer, a choreographer and a writer, constantly blurring the lines between their separate fields. Together they curate and initiate artistic events, interdisciplinary performances and installations. House of Makers brings creations through dance, storytelling, film, music and many other mediums to the stage or site-specific locations.

Arita Baaijens

Fascinated by how humans (inter)act in intense circumstances Arita Baaijens set out to explore the deserts of Egypt and Sudan. She is a world traveller, biologist, author, photographer, and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the Explorers Club, the Long Riders Guild and Wings Worldquest.

Astrid Elburg

Astrid Elburg is a strategic consultant/coach who facilitates leadership courses and believes that facing your fears allows you to lead and not be led. She is convinced that it is important to talk to people with different cultural backgrounds and hear them without sticking to your own biased opinions.

Azza Faiad

Scientist / Inventor

Corinne Vigreux

Corinne is co-founder of TomTom and Managing Director of its Consumer business. Corinne is a driving force in the European consumer technology industry. She leads TomTom’s Consumer division, growing the business from a small start-up into a global player. Under her leadership, Corinne is diversifying TomTom into a multi-category consumer brand, bringing new innovation to market and returning the consumer business to growth.

Esther Dorhout Mees

After her studies at ArtEZ Academy of Arts in Arnhem, Esther Dorhout Mees developed her own attitude towards fashion as she spent her time at top labels such as Tommy Hillfiger and Bruuns Bazaar. She decided to start her own label with her distinct inspiration from nature and personal experience.

H.R.H. Princess Abzeita Djigma

How can light change your life? The answer comes from a very special guest of TEDxAmsterdWomen: H.R.H. Princess Abzeita Djigma. She is a direct descendant of the famous warrior and legendary Princess Yennenga, considered the mother of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso and who’s son, Quedraogo, founded the Mossi kingdoms.

Jennie Lane

Jennie has a special gift, this gift is her amazing voice that touches all your senses. Jennie sings with a natural ease, it is authentic and gives you goose bumps.

Jenny Lane

Jenny has a special gift, this gift is her amazing voice that touches all your senses. Jenny sings with a natural ease, it is authentic and gives you goose bumps.

Lex Peters

Gynaecologist / Founder Female Cancer Foundation

Lucia de Berk

As a Dutch licensed pediatric nurse, Lucia de Berk (Lucia de B.) was specialized in dealing with small children and taking care of babies. She was an employee of the Juliana Children’s Hospital. In 2001 she was the subject of a miscarriage of justice. Accused for murders she didn’t commit, Lucia de Berk was sentenced to life in prison.

Marlou van Rhijn

Paralympic Running Champion

Naomi Feil

Creator of the Validation Theory / Author / Founder of the Validation Training Institute

Qeaux Qeaux Joans

Qeaux Qeaux Joans (Coco Harmsen) is a Dutch singer/songwriter, born and raised in Amsterdam. She describes her music as being an alternative form of rhythm and blues.

Qeaux Qeaux Jones

Qeaux Qeaux Joans (Coco Harmsen) is a Dutch singer/songwriter, born and raised in Amsterdam. She describes her music as being an alternative form of rhythm and blues.

Raheel Raza

Activist / Journalist / Author / Public speaker

Sanguita Akkrum

Rooted in Soul and R&B, mixed with Reggae, Pop, Drum ‘n Bass and Hip Hop. Passionate about telling stories through music, Sanguita knows how to captivate her audience.

Soundos El Ahmadi

Stand-up Comedian / Writer

Steve McCurry

Steve McCurry is an American editorial photographer best known for his photograph "Afghan Girl" which originally appeared in The National Geographic magazine.

Wassila Hachchi

Wassila Hachchi is a former military officer of the Royal Dutch Navy and currently a Member of Parliament for the Dutch Liberal Democrats, D66, as well as the founder of Dialogue Digital: an online international platform for dialogue, connecting people globally.