TEDxKLU Hamburg

Welcome to TEDxKLU Hamburg, the TEDx event hosted by Kühne Logistics University (KLU). This exciting gathering is organized by passionate KLU students, with the guidance and expertise of distinguished professors Niels Van Quaquebeke and Brooke A. Gazdag, known for their leadership and innovative thinking.

Our mission is to create a platform where impactful ideas are shared, sparking conversations that lead to positive change. At TEDxKLU Hamburg, we aim to bring together diverse voices from Hamburg and beyond, fostering a community driven by curiosity, knowledge, and inspiration. Join us as we make history and explore ideas worth spreading!

About TEDx

In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxKLU Hamburg, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxKLU Hamburg event, live speakers will spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

TEDxKLU Hamburg 2026: Finding Your Spark in a World on Fire

In an era marked by rapid change, disruption, and uncertainty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from what truly matters. Yet within this turbulence lies a powerful opportunity: to reconnect with the ideas, questions, and values that ignite us.

This theme invites talks that explore how embracing our individual spark—our unique drive, insight, or curiosity—can illuminate paths toward personal growth, social connection, and collective resilience. We're looking for big ideas that are grounded in real-world impact and enriched by personal stories—ideas that challenge the status quo, provoke new ways of thinking, and inspire meaningful action. 
From technology to art, science to social innovation, we invite speakers to explore how rediscovering what fuels us as individuals can contribute to a brighter, more connected world. 

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Speakers

•Konrad Gruner, COO at ChefTreff
•Soraya Barrera, Founder and Podcast Host
•Sean Rafter, Managing Director, HELP Logistics by Kühne Foundation
•Deborah Choi, Professional Speaker
•Ina Walte, Sustainability Expert
•Henrik Leopold, Professor of Data Science and Business Intelligence at KLU
•Mert Diner, Agile Project Manager for Scientific Computing at Airbus & MBA Class of 2027 at KLU
•Janviere Musoni, Student Recruitment Manager at KLU
•Ronja Moritz, KLU Alumni
 

If you’d like to support the event as sponsor or speaker, get in touch with the TEDxKLU Hamburg team.