Nicolas Bras

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Nicolas Bras is a homemade instrument builder, musician, composer and video content creator.  

Bjørn Utgård

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Can we improve our society by thinking new about our waterways? Bjørn Utgård is a cleantech engineer and entrepreneur who saw the potential for improving urban mobility. On a mission to reduce emissions and make urban mobility easier, Bjørn found that designing a new type of ferry could solve many issues. His […]

Pamela the Pam

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: What does it mean to be a Drag Queen? Pamela the Pam takes us on an inspiring journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance. She will explain how it feels to not belong and how the drag art form has contributed to a more accepting and inclusive world. It’s time to break free from […]

Torbjørn Dyrud

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Do near-death experiences give us glimpses of an underlying reality that gives us reason not to fear death? Join us at TEDxArendal as we delve into the mysteries of near-death experiences with the brilliant Torbjørn Dyrud.

Hassan Damluji

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Meet the brilliant Hassan Damluji – a mastermind in the topic of global affairs, leadership, and transformation! As a co-founder of Global Nation, a think tank rewriting the book of international collaboration, Hassan is at the forefront of reimagining how the world works together. His advice is sought by institutions like the Gates […]

Nora Savosnick

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Meet the visual journalist, Nora Savosnick. She is on a mission to reshape how we view authorship and credibility in journalism. Her work focuses on humanitarian crises and covering conflicts around the world. Through her lens, she amplifies the voices of those central to the narratives and rewrites history. Nora’s work stands as […]

Petter Mørland Pedersen

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Petter’s vision is crystal clear: to make boats soar above the waves, revolutionizing the future of boating.

Silas Henriksen

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Imagine if you had to give up you passion. Silas Henriksen is a world-famous ballet dancer. He has been dancing at some of the world’s leading stages for more than 15 years, but his time is running out. Dancers must retire from stage at an early age, and Silas is preparing for […]

Judge the Poet

  TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Check out this guy he makes poems on the fly! Meet the improv poet Judge the Poet! His wit, charm, and mastery over words will leave you amazed, even if you thought you weren’t a fan of poems. Prepare to have your perceptions flipped!

Megan Sommer Strand

TEDxArendal 2023 talk: Unlocking the Power of Sharing: Building Belonging and economically strong regions.