Theme: Human Being - Being Human

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).

Frederiksberg Castle (Ridehuset)
Roskildevej 26
Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden, 2000
Denmark

Ed Ley

Coach, speaker and author

Ed Ley is a coach that uses the science of behavioral change to help CEO’s, leaders and high level performers to ditch the old idea of will power and manning up for goal achievement. He teaches them how to work with the brain to create excellence, energy and enjoyment both for themselves and within their businesses. Ed is a speaker, author, and owner of Absolute Health in Hellerup. He moved to Copenhagen just over 2.5 years ago with his wife and two daughters for an adventure. He has since met over 500 people for coffee, been featured in Aktiv Magazine and hosts The Global Denmark podcast interviewing over 50 leader, politicians, best-selling authors and public figures. He loves it.

Eléonore Pierrat

Pursuing her PhD degree in sustainability

Eléonore Pierrat is pursuing her PhD degree in sustainability in Denmark. She previously studied & worked as an environmental engineer in France and Brazil. Living in different countries has provided her with an understanding on how differently we perceive sustainability internationally. Eléonore will be sharing her personal journey. It is challenging to choose sustainable products. And she will be asking us: what does “sustainable actually mean?”

Grete Faremo

Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS

Grete Faremo joined the United Nations and UNOPS as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director in August 2014. Before this appointment, Grete held various senior-level positions for the Government of Norway. She brings a wealth of experience from the private sector, working as the Executive Vice President for the Norwegian insurance group, Storebrand, and as Director of Law and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft Corporation’s Western European Office. Grete is passionate about placing gender equality and the rights of women at the forefront of development projects.

Julija Voitiekute

Shipping innovation professional

Julija Voitiekute is a senior innovation professional with over 10 years of experience working with global transformational technology programs. Her areas of expertise covers end-to-end innovation process – from strategy and ideation to execution. Julija is working in the maritime sector driving new technology and digitalization initiatives across the industry through strategic partnerships and collaboration in the areas of Zero Carbon, Autonomy, Connectivity and Safety. Passionate about driving an impact in the intersection between people, technology and business. Proud wife and mum of two kids, a daughter (2015) and a son (2019).

Mads Frost Bertelsen

Head of animal operations in Copenhagen Zoo

Mads Frost Bertelsen is head of animal operations in Copenhagen Zoo and an adjunct professor at University of Copenhagen. He is a veterinarian specialized in zoological medicine and a researcher engaged in conservation of endangered species. Mads has participated in field projects from Greenland to South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Mads has additionally authored more than 160 scientific papers and 7 book chapters, and has lectured at multiple international conferences.

Martin Bjergegaard

Serial entrepreneur

Martin Bjergegaard is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded more than a dozen companies during the last 25 years. Today, Martin is dedicating himself to work for a paradigm shift in the world of business. One where People & Planet are at the top of the podium, and businesses become healing organisations.

Vibeke Drevsen Bach

Translates dementia care theory into metaphors and pictures

Vibeke Drevsen Bach holds expert knowledge within the field of dementia. She succeeds in making this complex area understandable and operational for everyone. Vibeke translates dementia care theory & quality assurance methods into metaphors and pictures. Vibeke holds international certification in psychology professor Tom Kitwoods’ methods (University of Bradford, UK) as well as a Master degree in Organization and Process Development, a diploma in Management and a bachelor in Nutrition and Health. She is a sought after speaker and the founder of the educational and consultancy house Energy2work.