Inda Pereda

TEDxArendal 2024  What if we took ourselves a little less seriously? Meet Inda Pereda, a Spanish physical comedian and clown who has toured the world bringing joy and laughter. Inda believes in the power of embracing imperfection, and through humor, he invites us to face life’s challenges with a lighter perspective.   Speaker Bio Inda […]

Stine L. Hattestad Bratsberg

TEDxArendal 2024 What do winning an Olympic gold medal and building a sustainable world have in common? For Stine L Hattestad Bratsberg, they are deeply intertwined. As an Olympic champion and a sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience, Stine has learned how to transform challenges into opportunities—both in sports and in business. Join […]

Kjetil Krogstad

TEDxArendal 2024  What do you do when no one is watching? Kjetil Krogstad is the creative freedom you didn’t know you needed! With over a decade of leadership experience and a massive online following, Kjetil inspires audiences around the world with his energetic performances and thought-provoking insights on living joyfully. At TEDxArendal, Kjetil will show […]

Michael Sheldrick

TEDxArendal 2024  How do you talk to people you don’t like? Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen, is a policy entrepreneur who has helped secure over $40 billion in support for critical global issues. At TEDxArendal, Michael will take us from Ideas to Impact, focusing on how pragmatic idealism and collaboration can drive real change, […]

Marte Ruud Sandberg

TEDxArendal 2024  When do you put on your best Poker Face? Marte Ruud Sandberg, Partner at Norway’s leading communications agency, First House, and champion poker player, will be sharing her insights at TEDxArendal on November 1st. With expertise in both high-stakes business and poker, Marte will reveal how the skills behind a great pokerface can […]

Dagny Thurmann-Moe

TEDxArendal 2024 Is grey your favorite color? Dagny Thurmann-Moe is revolutionizing the way we see our cities. As a leading expert in urban color design, Dagny has helped architects and city planners worldwide create more engaging and human-centric public spaces. At TEDxArendal, she will share how thoughtful use of color can enhance our quality of […]

Saeid Hosseini

TEDxArendal 2024  Saeid Hosseini, Co-Founder and CEO of Vilje Bionics, is pioneering the future of wearable robotics. Driven by a desire to make a global impact, Saeid’s work is transforming lives by empowering individuals with arm disabilities to regain independence through cutting-edge assistive devices. At TEDxArendal, Saeid will tell the stories of both the people […]

Pavan Ramdya

TEDxArendal 2024  Do fruit flies have brains? Dr. Pavan Ramdya, Director of the Neuroengineering Laboratory at EPFL, is reverse-engineering the fly’s brain to inspire the next generation of autonomous robots. Join us at TEDxArendal on November 1st as Dr. Ramdya reveals how the humble fruit fly may hold the key to building more intelligent AI […]

Thor Pedersen

TEDxArendal 2024  Thor Pedersen is the first person in history to visit every country in the world without flying. Over the course of nearly a decade, Thor demonstrated extraordinary resilience, adaptability, and a deep curiosity about humanity. At TEDxArendal, he’ll share the invaluable lessons he learned along the way and how global citizenship can expand […]