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).

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Route de Cojonnex, 18
Lausanne, Vaud (fr), 1000
Switzerland

Calim Bouhadra

CEO - Swiss brand Rebellion Corporation

Having served as CEO of Swiss brand Rebellion Corporation (luxury timepieces, automobiles, and motorsport) for over 10 years, Calim comes with a rich and diverse background. He also served during 22 years as COO to its siter company LEMO group - leaders in the manufacturing of electronic connectors. His goal for this event is to dive into the world of technology and innovation, sharing with us his experiences and insights.

Georg Krause

Executive Coach - High Performance & Self Management

Georg Krause started his professional career after graduating in 1996 from the Hotel Management School in Lausanne. He became an expert in change work, which allows clients to build more positive and impactful relationships both in their personal lives and professional endeavours, and hence their quality of life. Georg explores the profound impact of language on our perception, emotions, and self-confidence, emphasising how positive self-dialogue can shape our perspective and influence, ultimately leading to personal growth and success.

Jenny Guo

Co-Founder - Highstreets & LumiereVR

A Emmy award-winning creative producer celebrated for her pioneering work at the intersection of VR, blockchain, and arts. As the co-founder of Highstreet, backed by industry giants like HTC, Binance Lab, and Animoca, Jenny is leading the charge in crafting commerce-driven MMORPG games using VR and Blockchain technology. Honored on Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018, AACYF 30 under 30 in 2020, and as one of the top 10 Asian American entrepreneurs in 2021. Jenny's accolades are a testament to her innovation and influence in the digital realm. Beyond her tech and art endeavours. Jenny is an avid diner with a deep passion for gastronomy. She has traveled the globe in pursuit of culinary excellence and has dined establishments totalling over 300 Michelin stars. This culinary journey has culminated in her partnership with the soon-to-open sound immersive restaurant, Sorekara, slated to debut in the winter of 2023. She is dedicated to bring more digitalisation tools to food and beverage industry.

Joseph Choueifaty

Entrepreneur & Leader of Goodvest

Joseph Choueifaty is a 26-year-old entrepreneur leading Goodvest, a mission-driven fintech, democratising sustainable and transparent investment by offering the first savings solutions aligned with the Paris Agreements. Today, Goodvest manages 40 million euros and 5,000 clients trust it.

Jürgen Lauber

Founder - 2EASE AG & Former managing director and CEO

Before starting in 2015 the company 2ease AG for leadership tools and web-based mentoring on the job, Jürgen Lauber was for 22 years working as Managing Director and CEO of industrial companies. He lived and worked in four countries (D, USA, I, CH) and speaks four languages (D, I, E, F). He has several appearances in German prime-time new shows (Heute Journal; Frontal). His professional education consisted of a three-year apprenticeship in a pharmaceutical company, followed by an Electrical Engineering Master's degree at the Technical University of Karlsruhe.

Lukas Lauber

Founder - @Hyper.gastro

Lukas is an EHL alumnus and the winner of the sustainable Hospitality Challenge in 2022. After years of intensive work as an assistant hotel manager, Lukas transitioned in a multifaceted career. He channels his passion for F&B through culinary pop-ups organised with his collective @hyper.gastro, which connects hyperactive and motivated hospitality experts. His talk will be diving into the sphere of sustainable hospitality, more specifically "co-living", alluding to his experiences that got him to where he is today.

Michael Ellis

President - Food & Beverage Division at FEBC Group

Michael was the Chief Culinary Officer at Dubai based Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts from 2018 until 2021, overseeing the Food & Beverage activities of their 23 properties in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Prior to his time at Jumeirah, from 2011 to 2018, Michael was Global Director of the world-renowned Michelin Guides, overseeing the Michelin Inspection teams around the world. He will be taking us on a culinary journey through his experience as an F&B President, overseer within the Michelin Guide. Michael will share with us the valuable lessons he has acquired from his early beginnings in the kitchen and how these teachings have contributed to his success working as the globe director of the Michelin.

Panhchakpor Pen

EHL Hospitality Business School

Panhchakpor Pen is a BOSC 2 student from Cambodia. Currently, she is a student ambassador and is actively participating in numerous projects focused on hospitality and vocational education, which is where her passions lie. She hopes to give insight into overcoming one's fear of public speaker, from the perspective of a notoriously shy girl who would go on to compete on the Cambodian National Debate Team in high school, to now have her first TEDx talk.

Silvia Quarteroni

Head of Innovation - Swiss Data Science Center

She is an Italian and Swiss computer scientist. Following a Ph.D in automatic question-answering systems, she pursued a research career on human-computer dialogue and related machine-learning topics. Silvia is currently the head at the innovation unit at the Swiss Data Science Center and was recently named by newspaper Le Temps as one of the top personalities in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.