Theme: Fight or Flight

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 Oostkerk
Oostkerkplein 1
Middelburg, Zeeland, 4331TL
Netherlands

Anton Nootenboom

Activist

Anton Nootenboom, also known as the barefoot Dutchman, was born and raised in Goes, Zeeland. He served ten years in the Dutch army and went on 3 missions to Afghanistan. After leaving the army and moving to Australia he became the first person ever to walk to the base camp at Mount Everest barefoot. More recently he completed a new Guinness world record by walking 3019 km through Australia barefoot. He did this to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health after going through his own struggles. After a successful book release and a media tour through the Netherlands he now will share his story at our TEDx.

Ellianna Duo

Musical Group from University College Roosevelt.

Emma Flaskgaard Andreasen

Student

My name is Emma, I am from Denmark. Like most other students here, I have broad academic interests, but the core of my studies is always the human being. I love learning about why we behave the way we do, what shapes the way we live, and what we as individuals can do to build the most meaningful lives for ourselves and others.

Farkhunda Ayobi

Student + Activist

Hi, my name is Farkhunda, and I am from Afghanistan. I graduated from high school in the Philippines and currently I am studying in the premedical program at UCR. I enjoy reading novels and writing short stories in my free time.

Jason Dinse

Law Professor

Prison life is harsh in some societies. In addition to the legitimate limitation of liberty as punishment for a violation of criminal law, inmates often face additional forms of mistreatment that exceed the reasonable and proportionate retribution for their crimes. The denial of a right of self-defense against attacks from other inmates is an example of legal abuse that robs inmates of the choice to fight in the absence of an ability to flee

Liliane Geerling

Researcher + Lecturer

Working at the Delta Academy of the HZ University of Applied Sciences, she offers crucial, yet lesser known, perspectives on climate change. Expect to hear insights acquired from working all around the world about how to live in a sinking Zeeland and about how to sustainably manage our waterways in general.

Nicolas Castellon

Cybersecurity Advisor

Nicolas is responsible for security advisory and managed security services across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland at Capgemini Group. He has developed a track record for working on complex strategic issues driven by technological and business needs across multiple domains and cultures, positioning cybersecurity as a key accelerator for digital transformation journeys. He has worked in various sectors, including European agencies, Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Financial Services, and the Energy sector. His previous work experience includes NGOs and think tanks, having worked at United Nations in New York City, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, and the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, where he has co-published various reports on Cybersecurity. Nicolas also provides guest lectures at Utrecht University, Leiden University, and the Clingendael Diplomatic Academy where he lectures on Cyber Security Governance and Cyber Conflict.

Paula Marquina Gurrea

Student + Activist

Born in Quéretaro in México, she is a widely traveled and engaged student and activist. In her TEDx talk, Paula will focus on the issue of sexual violence in universities, proposing her own framework on how to tackle it.

Philipp Keller

Executive Member of a waterboard in the Netherlands

Philipp was born and raised in Germany, lived, studied and worked in UK, Belgium, France and Afghanistan and now for the most part in the Netherlands. He is an entrepreneur in the Energy markets of several European countries and has 24 years of military experience including ISAF mission in Afghanistan. From 2019 to 2022, Philipp was the first foreign elected executive member of a waterboard in the Netherlands responsible for dikes, dunes, flood risk management and climate adaptation with waterboard Scheldestromen in Zeeland.

Sanja Antonides

Professor of Cognitive Science

I am a professor of Cognitive Science at UCR as well as a professor of Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing at the HZ University of Applied Sciences. After obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, I continued to do a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience at Utrecht University (Veterinary Science). In my research, I studied the effects of low birth weight and iron deficiency on the physical and mental development in young piglets. This was meant both as a model for humans and to gain more insight in pig behavior and welfare. After finishing my Ph.D., I discovered that transferring my enthusiasm and knowledge about the amazingly interesting field of animal behavior, physiology and specifically neuroscience gave me great energy and satisfaction. UCR is a very inspiring place to do this, with highly motivated, enthusiastic young students that make teaching them very rewarding.

Sophie Raimondo Schmid

Student

Modern civilization has a growing tendency to live on autopilot, forgetting that that isn't truly living. My name is Sophie Raimondo Schmid, and I was born and raised in Mexico City. I am passionate about using art to convey awareness and social messages and am currently working on building a sustainable permaculture community in Tanzania. I am thrilled to share my passion for creating a life of meaning and making a positive impact on the world.