TEDxMitte - Move Closer

Get Ready to Move Closer! TEDxMitte is Here!

Hey there, curious soul! TEDxMitte's launching its first-ever event – and you can be a part of it!

Our motto “Move Closer” is about breaking down walls, building connections, and embracing every moment with open arms! It's about getting up close and personal with ideas that spark curiosity, performances that make your heart sing, and people who'll make you think, "Hey, I'm not alone in this crazy journey called life!".

Here's What You Can Expect:

🎤 Stunning Speakers: Join us for an intimate gathering featuring 10 thought-provoking speakers who will share their unique perspectives on moving closer to what matters.

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) Aminata Touré

Minister for Social Affairs, Youth, Family, Senior Citizens, Integration, and Equality in Schleswig-Holstein. We will announce further details about the talk shortly.

5) 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.

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

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

7) 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.

8) Tristan Lim – "How Questions Guide Us Home"

Founder and community builder 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.

9) 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.

10) Henrike Schlottmann

Managing Director of ProjectTogether. We will announce further details about the talk shortly.

🎭 Entertainment Extravaganza: Enjoy performances by talented artists that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.

🍽️ Culinary Delights: Hungry? We believe that a great event is best paired with great food! Enjoy delicious bites and refreshments (included in the ticket price).

🤝 Connect & Collaborate: TEDxMitte is anything but an experience to just lean back and enjoy a show. Instead we'll guide you into a participatory journey, invite you to co-create and nudge you to forge new connections with fellow attendees throughout the event. Let's leave with new perspectives, ideas and a broader comfort zone.

🏖️ Beach Vibes, Berlin Style: Who says you need a tropical getaway to step away from the hustle? Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our beach venue right in the heart of Berlin. It's the perfect setting to relax, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations.

🎟️ 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.

Join us on October 19, 2024 and let's move closer together! 🚀