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).

Grand Theater
Grote Markt
Groningen, Groningen, 9711LV
Netherlands

Dennie Jager

After a serious accident at the age of nineteen, Dennie Jager suffered a spinal cord injury. He refused to accept the doctor's words that he could never walk again. His perseverance is paying off. Now, at the age of twenty-four, he is walking with the help of an exoskeleton and has set up the foundation 'walk on' to ensure that fellow sufferers also have the opportunity to walk again and thereby can improve their health, both physically and mentally.

Kaya Jiwan

Kaya Jiwan is one of the leading voices in the world of relationships, intimacy and orgasmic transformation. She is a writer, international mentor for new leaders and the founder of IAMORGASM.

Mohamad Abdul Rahim

Mohamad Abdul Rahim is a teacher of English. In 2010, He graduated from Tishreen University in Latakia Syria. He went on to obtain a Master's in Methods of Teaching from the same university. From 2012 to 2015, He accomplished a Master's Course in Applied Linguistics at Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon. For three years now, Mohamad has been teaching English at Noorderpoort Kunst & Multimedia in the Netherlands, as well as the Hanzehogeschool University.

Nathalie Bouts

Nathalie Bouts is a Life Upgrader, declutterer and speakers trainer. Originally a mathematician, she worked as a high level financial adviser, as an actress in the Amsterdam Dungeon and has been a public speaking trainer on a cruise ship. Nathalie loves to explore anything, especially if that brings a smile on anyone's face.

Tessa Hesseling

Tessa Hesseling is a graduated Illustrator and Product Designer. Her main focus is the everyday life, she gets pleasure out of the small things that not everyone immediately sees. She exhibits the usual in an unforeseen, but very recognisable way and creates ideas for problems we were not aware of we had. A great example of this is PLANTJEBANDJE; the sustainable festival wristband.

Wilco Stollenga

Wilco Stollenga (23) is a young entrepreneur from The Netherlands. He grew up on a farm where he started Agrifly in 2016. Since then he has developed himself and his company while creating additional value for farmers. During this adventure, Wilco has been featured on several national media and he has created an international network. He is always looking for an adventure, technological or business-wise. With his down-to-earth view of business he discovers the best business opportunities.