On January 21st 2019 more than 550 visitors experienced the very first edition of this special event in Alkmaar. Several speakers, known and unknown, both local and international shared their stories In the glorious 'Grote Kerk' (grand church). We hope you had a great day! Did you miss TEDxAlkmaar or do you just want to experience it again? Check the talks of our speakers. Just click on a speaker to see their personal page.
A big thank you to our speakers, host Salmaan, volunteers, partners, sponsors and TEDxAlkmaar Team! Keep an eye on this site and follow us on Facebook for future updates. Or sign in for our newsletter.
Meet our speakers, coming to Alkmaar from various locations, just for you. Without exception they will pass on inspiration, so that you can do the same when the day is over.
Akwasi Frimpong
Dutch-Ghanaian sprinter, bobsledder, and skeleton athlete
Tim Akkerman
Musician
Zina Abboud
Founder and master chef at Zina’s Kitchen
Frans Feldberg
Professor of Data-Driven Business Innovation Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Naomie Pieter
Anti-racist activist
Khalid Ouaziz
Editor in Chief The Diversity Top 100 - DJ - Producer - Media entrepreneur
Jan Gunneweg
(Lifestyle) Designer
Marcel Eleveld
PhD student University of Groningen
Kathalijn Kalawati Vergeer
Founder of KKGames and gamechanger at pentascope
Marjolein Jonker
Tiny House expert, pioneer, ambassador
Daniëlle Geel
Student International Business / Ambassador Young Lady Business Academy.
Ruud Veltenaar
Philosopher, trendwatcher, TEDx speaker, professor and social invester
Linda Midgley
PwC Europe SDG Lead, PwC
Marga Hoek
The SDGS, a compass for everyone, anywhere
Sterre van Boxtel
14 years old, the youngest national top talent Soprano of the Conservatory of Amsterdam
Marjan de Bock-Smit
Founder and owner SIM
Irene Heim
Integrative therapist and hypnotherapist
Laura Steenbergen
Dr., Assistant professor in Cognitive Psychology
Roberto Narcisi
Assistant Professor
[Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus MC]
Working hard to ensure that TEDxAlkmaar will be a great succes!
Mena Leila Kilani
mena@menaleila.com
Cas Kaandorp
hallo@caskaandorp.nl
Jacqueline Boots
jacqueline.boots@ommezwaai.nl
Bart van Koppen
bart@raadhuis.com
Edwin Stolk
edwin@epahs.nl
Bart Verbiest
bartverbiest@raadhuis.com
Mirella Doss
mirella@doss.nl
Manon Kant
manon.kant@outlook.com
Ted Amson
ted.amson@talent2business.nl
Ronny Schuijt