Theme: "Breaking Barriers"

TEDx United Lisbon International School is a one-day event on June 17th which will accommodate a variety of inspirational and transgressional talks all focused around the overarching theme of “Breaking Barriers”. We invite you to attend this fantastic cultural event in Lisbon.

TEDx United Lisbon will take place in the ULIS school library, the event is open to all wishing to participate. Join us for a dynamic and passionate day, where a multitude of talks will be held, ranging from impressive student entrepreneurs with truly inspiring stories to young technology maestros, veritable proponents of their field. This is sure to be an incredibly enriching event, hosted in a wonderful venue and comprised of pioneers who absolutely typify “Breaking Barriers”

Our speakers have been chosen from around the globe, recognized for their outstanding achievements and feats in their respective fields and as such, they have been meticulously selected to advent TEDx talks within our event. As this event is holistically student-led, many of the speakers will be students or relevant to students and academia. On that note, our organizing team is spearheaded by Yanik Penneveyre and David Choi, two students in Grade 10 and 11 respectively, who have alongside their dedicated event team and volunteers, tirelessly worked to bring forth this event, of the highest quality and caliber to Lisbon.

In addition to the inspiring talks, the event will also feature interactive activities and workshops, where attendees can connect with each other and explore new ideas.

Join us at TEDx United Lisbon International School, and be part of a community of young people who are committed to breaking barriers and creating a better world.

United Lisbon International School
Avenida Marechal Gomes Da Costa, 6
Lisboa, Lisboa, 1880-255
Portugal

Bruno Moutou

Speaker

Born in Gabon in Central Africa, Bruno Moutou has outsized continental borders to an emporium of global statute and relevance. Bruno has spoken at several TEDx events worldwide; France, Egypt... Mr. Moutou has a Bachelor's degree in Translation/Interpretation & Communication which he obtained from the University Lusofona in Lisbon. He has lived in Lisbon for the last 15 years. He further studied for one year at the Southern Polytechnic State University in Atlanta Georgia (USA). He went on to study Theology for 2 years at the University Marc Bloch (Strasbourg/France). He is a licenced basket-ball coach from the French Basket ball Federation; Blogger and Youtuber. He speaks fluently, French, Portuguese, English and conversational Spanish.

Catarina Cerneavschi

Student

During the pandemic, I developed restrictive anorexia at age twelve, changing how I perceive bodies. Despite judgments and influencer pressure during lockdown, they don't define me. I control my response to experiences. Changing my narrative allowed personal growth. Ina, my adopted name, symbolizes continuous learning. I enjoy studying human physiology and nature. I prioritize emotional presence and boundaries. I know a lot, yet there's much I don't know. As a trilingual Portuguese teenager, I'm excited for my first TED talk. Sharing my experience and lesser-known knowledge, I hope to help others find peace with their appearance. Our bodies aren't punishments.

Florian Penneveyre

Financial Trader / Author / Speaker / Ex pro Footballer

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Florian realized his dream at the age of eighteen by becoming a professional footballer at the prestigious Lausanne Sport, in the Swiss 1st division. To everyone's astonishment, he ended his career at only twenty-three and began, without any academic background, a professional retraining. His destiny will lead him internationally, towards the profession of financial trader, successful entrepreneur and speaker.

Francisco Gouveia

Computing Teacher - Arribada Club Project Manager

Francisco Gouveia has a bachelor's in Philosophy, and began his teaching career, more than a decade ago, as a volunteer in the Ecuadorian Andes, while travelling extensively through South America. He then worked as a bookshop manager, an exhibits tour guide, and as a museum curator's assistant – always adding translation to his work. Seven years ago, he went back to teaching as a volunteer, in the small island of Príncipe, off the coast of West Africa. There he was responsible for opening a venue, the Arribada Club, which offers free, extra-curricular classes, on Technology and Conservation, to the island's children. Francisco is currently a Middle School Computing teacher at United Lisbon International School, adding to this the management of the Príncipe Arribada Club, and now a second club, in Maio, Cape Verde.

Joao Maciel

CEO, Human-ready Software

Joao has 25+ years of experience as a strategy consultant, investment manager, engineer, and entrepreneur. He is currently CEO at HUMAN READY and Investment Manager at Lennon Capital. HUMAN READY revolutionizes business decisions with its enterprise software and analytics, while Lennon Capital advises alternative investment funds using systematic strategies. Until 2022, Joao was a Managing Director and Partner at BCG, driving strategic growth and operational change for leading companies in Energy, Telecom, Financial Services, Industrial Goods, and more. He advised globally on growth, M&A, innovation, digital transformation, operations, customer service, and procurement. Joao founded Reverse Engineering Lda, researched intelligent systems at the Institute for Systems and Robotics, and was a scholar at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisboa.

Jonas Bruns

CEO of mymun

Having first immersed myself in MUN during the 11th grade, I have since traversed the landscape as a delegate, chair, and organizer. MUN has been a pivotal part of my journey, fostering in me critical skills and a global mindset. More importantly, I've had the privilege to witness thousands of other students grow and transform through their MUN engagements. To actualize this vision, I was at the helm of mymun.com, the world's largest platform for MUN, currently serving over 200k users worldwide. Our mission is to lower barriers of entry to MUN conferences. Outside of this realm, my analytical and problem-solving skills are put to the test daily as a strategy consultant with Strategy& in Vienna. Armed with a double Masters degree in mechanical engineering, I bring a unique perspective to the table. I am eager to share this exciting amalgamation of experiences and my vision for a more connected and understanding world through MUN at the TEDx stage.