TEDxJönköping University – A new forum for ideas in Jönköping

On 22 November, the very first TEDx event will be held in Jönköping. It is guaranteed to be a day filled with inspiration, knowledge and ideas worth spreading. Behind the initiative is a young and passionate team of students from Jönköping University who want to create a platform where experts from around the world can share their insights with both students and the general public.

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TEDxJönköping University is an independently organized sub-organization of TED, the global network known for its short and powerful lectures on everything from technology and science to social issues and personal development. TEDx means that the event is organized locally but follows TED's strict guidelines for quality and content.

"TEDx in Jönköping is more than an event, it is a movement based on shared values, creativity and lasting partnerships. By keeping costs down, collaborating with like-minded sponsors and focusing on long-term effects, we are not only organizing a conference, but shaping the future of Jönköping together," says Daniel Gerold, head of the sponsorship team.

Vlada Orlova is the marketing manager for TEDx Jönköping University. She is proud to be involved in creating an event where people come to be entertained with knowledge and motivation.

“I would compare our event to going to the theatre, but TEDxJönköping University will inspire you and offer many interactive activities that make the weekend both rewarding and fun,” she says.

An event with an international flavor

The event will be held at Science Park in Jönköping and is open to both students and the general public. During the day, the audience will enjoy ten lectures, with each speaker having approximately 15 minutes on stage. The speakers' expertise spans areas such as AI, technology, health, space, sociology, entrepreneurship, inclusion and sport – making the programme both broad and topical.

The theme for TEDx Jönköping University is ‘Redefining Limits’.

The following speakers have been announced so far:

• Riyam Ojaimi. Studying a preparatory programme for medical school and researcher in space medicine at the University of Toronto. Founder and CEO of Space Point Ltd.
• Philip Ndikum. AI expert, founder and CEO of Stealth Startup, formerly with Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp, (HSBC) and named to Forbes 30 under 30. He has conducted AI research at Harvard, MIT and Oxford.
• Anna Natsvlishvili. CEO and co-founder of Morphoses with a background in computer science and international entrepreneurship
• Petra Velzeboer. British psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, author and CEO of mental health consulting firm PVL.

Each speaker has been carefully selected for their expertise and ability to inspire. More names will be revealed gradually, but it is already clear that TEDxJönköping University will offer a programme of high international calibre.

An experience that inspires

One of the speakers is Anna Natsvlishvili, CEO of the London-based company Morphoses, which works with innovation in education for children and young people.

"Coming to Jönköping to speak at TEDx feels incredibly inspiring and energizing for me, and I am so grateful for this opportunity. As an entrepreneur, I also experience the power of redefining boundaries. Every time I think I have reached my limit, I realize that it can be expanded, sometimes even doubled, and that moment of growth is truly magical. It is through this process that I continue to grow, not only as a professional, but also as a person," she says.

Anna Natsvlishvili believes that everyone who can, should take the opportunity to participate in TEDxJönköping University.

“You get to hear stories that can touch you deeply and open your mind to new ways of thinking. TEDxJönköping University in particular has a fantastic and diverse set of speakers, all of whom share unique perspectives on how to redefine boundaries. And all this is made possible by an incredible team that takes care of every detail with such great care – so that you can immerse yourself completely in the experience and really feel inspired," she says.

The event will be held in English.

Tickets for the event can be purchased here. External link, opens in new window.