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October 19, 2024

Berlin

let's

move

closer!

October 19, 2024

10 speakers
300 Participants
1 Beach

TEDxMitte is launching its first-ever event! ‘Move Closer’ is all about breaking down barriers, fostering connections, and embracing each moment with open arms. This is your chance to engage with ideas that spark curiosity, experience performances that make your heart sing, and meet people who will remind you that you're not alone in this journey called life. By bringing together diverse perspectives, we aim to (re)connect people, cultures, and worlds, empowering us all to forge closer, more meaningful human experiences.

Ideas That Matter

Join us for an intimate gathering featuring thought-provoking speakers who will share their unique perspectives on moving closer to what matters.

Connect and Collaborate

TEDxMitte is not just a show to watch – it’s a journey where you’re part of the action, co-creating and connecting with others every step of the way.

Our speakers

Voices That Inspire

At TEDxMitte, our speakers are more than just voices; they’re visionaries. Coming from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, each speaker brings a unique approach to our theme, ‘Move Closer’. Their talks are designed to spark new ways of thinking and inspire collective action towards a better future.

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Tara-Louise Wittwer – "Feminism is the Most Uniting Power Society Has Ever Had"

Bestselling author, columnist, and cultural scientist Tara-Louise Wittwer explores how we can break down gender roles and work together to create a fairer, more respectful society.

Dr. Stefano Cozzolino – “Building Beauty: Humanizing Urban Planning”

Senior Researcher at ILS Dortmund and lecturer at RWTH Aachen, Stefano Cozzolino, explores how true urban beauty emerges from the spontaneity of city life, rather than rigid plans.

Dietmar Arnold – "Can Facing the Past Unite Us?"

Founder and chairman of Berliner Unterwelten, Dietmar Arnold, explores how understanding the past can help society move closer together, using historical insights from the Berlin underground.

Tobias Hagenau – "Unlock Work Happiness: It's Closer Than You Think"

Co-founder & CEO of awork, Tobias Hagenau, explores how unlocking work happiness is the key to both personal and professional success, showing how moving closer to fulfillment at work benefits individuals and organizations alike.

Magdalena Skorupska – “Who We Become Should Not Be Determined by Luck or Circumstances”

Chief Marketing Officer at 42 Berlin, Magdalena Skorupska, reimagines education as a force to unite society, envisioning learning as the key to breaking barriers and driving change.

Chaz Hutton – "From Lines to Language: Everyone Can Draw"

Cartoonist and writer Chaz Hutton (@instachaaz) demonstrates how drawing serves as a universal language, fostering connections across people and cultures..

Tristan Lim  – "How Questions Guide Us Home"

Coach & facilitator Tristan Lim explores how questions guide us home, showing how different states of mind bring us closer to ourselves and offer valuable insights for making important life decisions.

Prof. Dr. Markus Langer – "AI and Us: From Skepticism to Trust"

Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Freiburg, Markus Langer, explores how to foster trust in AI, guiding us toward a future where AI integrates seamlessly into our lives.

Igor Simic – "Making the Invisible Visible: Reframing Representation in Society"

CCO and Founder of Diversecity Models, Igor Simic, champions true diversity by increasing visibility for marginalized communities and challenging narrow beauty standards in the modeling industry and beyond.

Henrike Schlottmann – 10,000 Days to Make a Difference: Why Collective Action is Our Greatest Power

Managing Director of ProjectTogether, Henrike Schlottmann, shares her journey of building collaborative spaces where people unite to tackle society’s biggest challenges.

Move Closer

Bridging Perspectives, Building Connections.

Explore our exciting lineup: Inspiring keynotes, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded people. Every moment is crafted to engage, entertain, and spark meaningful conversations that you won’t want to miss. 

Welcome & introduction 

11:30
Tara-Louise Wittwer

Feminism is the Most Uniting Power Society Has Ever Had (ENG 🇬🇧)

11:40
Dr. Stefano Cozzolino

Building Beauty: Humanizing Urban Planning (ENG 🇬🇧)

12:00
Interview with Dietmar Arnold 

Can Facing the Past Unite Us? (GER 🇩🇪)

12:20
Tobias Hagenau

Unlock Work Happiness: It's Closer Than You Think (ENG 🇬🇧)

12:40
Break

Lunch

13:00
Break

Choir

14:10
Prof. Dr. Markus Langer

AI and Us: From Skepticism to Trust (ENG 🇬🇧)

14:30
Magdalena Skorupska

Who We Become Should Not Be Determined by Luck or Circumstances (ENG 🇬🇧)

14:50
Chaz Hutton

From Lines to Language: Everyone Can Draw (ENG 🇬🇧)

15:10
Break

Coffee

15:30
Aditi Chengappa

Centering with Aditi (ENG 🇬🇧)

16:30
Tristan Lim

How Questions Guide Us Home (ENG 🇬🇧)

16:45
Igor Simic

Making the Invisible Visible: Reframing Representation in Society (ENG 🇬🇧)

17:05
Henrike Schlottmann

10,000 Days to Make a Difference: Why Collective Action is Our Greatest Power (ENG 🇬🇧)

17:25
End Remarks

17:45

Limited tickets, unlimited fun!

With tickets flying faster than a seagull chasing a french fry, now's the time to secure your spot! Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience TEDxMitte's first-ever event.