1 November 2023 // Nieuwe Nor Heerlen
19:00 - 22:00
Be the Shift!
From young to old, we have to deal with change. For this second TEDxOpenUniversiteitHeerlen, we have asked inspired speakers to address the theme Be the Shift! In response to the constant changes, our speakers did not stiffen or rebel, but took action. What shifts have they seen coming in their lives or work? How do they deal with these shifts? Why did they start changing and what caused that movement? How did they start moving?
Looking back!
Many thanks to all the speakers for their inspiring stories! After the first successful edition of TEDxOpenUniversiteitHeerlen in 2022, the next one was on Wednesday 1 November 2023. A new theme, new speakers and a new location: pop podium Nieuwe Nor, right in the centre of Heerlen!
For a first impression, check out the aftermovie or the photos on this website. The videos of the TEDx talks will be available soon. Keep an eye on this this website or our socials!
Speakers
Maria Verschoor
Dutch Olympic hockey player and student at Open Universiteit
Challenge your beliefsAlexander Peine
professor of culture, innovation and communication
Older people inspire solutions that can be meaningful for everyoneJetse Stoorvogel
professor integrated environmental modelling
Are we aiming for the wrong target? From environmental conservation to a liveable environmentJerry de Vos
research hardware engineer
On behalf of mankind: thank you for sharing!Tanja Vos
professor software engineering
We all need to become critical testersMark Hommes
assistant professor clinical psychology
Gender... acceptance of changeProgram
Doors open
Welcome - TEDx Talks
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TEDx Talks
Previous edition
The first edition of TEDxOpenUniversiteitHeerlen took place in June 2022. The central theme was Now or Never! Huge thanks to our speakers and our audience for making this an amazing first edition of TEDxOpenUniversiteitHeerlen!
Click on previous editions tot watch the recordings of the TEDx Talks.
About Open Universiteit
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