TEDx

Finding your spark in a world on fire

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21.02.2026     12pm

In a chaotic world, it’s about rediscovering what truly lights you up and drawing strength from it. When we follow what genuinely moves us, we can create change – not just within ourselves, but in the world around us.

This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED

Our Speakers

Our 2026 Speakers

Ina Walter

behavioral scientist and sustainability expert

Ina explores why some transformations endure while others fade. She applies neuroscience, behavioral design, and systems thinking to uncover the hidden dynamics that determine whether communities sustain change long after funding ends. Her work is rooted in a lifelong study of agency, trust, and human transformation.

Konrad Gruner

COO at ChefTreff

Konrad connects ambitious young people with leading companies and opportunities, focusing on what matters most: talent. His talk reframes the generational blame game and offers a new survival kit for navigating work in an era where adaptability matters more than credentials.

Janvière Musoni

Student Recruitment Manager at KLU

Janvière Musoni is a thought leader in women’s empowerment whose work centers on helping women overcome the internal barriers that hold them back from visibility and recognition. Her mission is to make ambition feel accessible, sustainable, and unapologetically authentic.

Mert Diner

Agile Project Manager at Airbus and part of the MBA Class of 2027 at KLU

Known for his curiosity (and a long list of hobbies), Mert explores how the things we do in our free time quietly shape who we become.

In his talk, “The Hobbies That Shape Us,” he shares a refreshing perspective on how personal interests can help us stay motivated and inspired in a demanding world.

Deborah Choi

Professional Speaker and Founder

Deborah’s entrepreneurial journey spans horticulture, technology, and social impact across two continents. Born in Nigeria, raised in the US, and based between Berlin and Marrakech, Deborah coaches founders on navigating fear and uncertainty to build what matters.

Ronja Moritz

Commerce and Operations at DP World & Neurodivergence Advocate

Ronja is a neurodivergence advocate leveraging her lived experience with autism, she challenges the status quo to transform perceived flaws into strengths. Ronja speaks to build a world where diverse minds are not just accommodated, but seen, heard, and empowered.

Soraya Barrera

Founder, Podcast Host and Vice President in the localization industry

Soraya is known for driving innovation across people, processes, and technology. She is the founder of #BeTimeless and host of the podcast Females Thriving Over 30, where she challenges outdated narratives around age, ambition, and success. An endometriosis advocate, Soraya uses her platform to amplify conversations around women’s health and fertility. 

Prof. Dr. Henrik Leopold

Professor of Data Science and Business Intelligence at KLU

Henrik is an award-winning professor and expert in using artificial intelligence to make organizations work better. His work focuses on automation and explores how technologies are already helping organizations tackle challenges. In his talk, he shares inspiring insights into how robotics and humans can align to shape the future of work.

Seán Rafter

Managing Director, HELP Logistics by Kühne Foundation & Operations Director, CHORD

Sean Rafter is a humanitarian logistics leader who has spent much of his career operating in crisis environments across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Over time, he has learned that uncertainty is rarely solved by thinking harder, but often by moving sooner.

In his TEDx talk, he explores how people can act without certainty, and what becomes possible when they do. He offers a practical next step for anyone feeling overwhelmed by complexity.

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About Us

Welcome to TEDxKLU Hamburg, an independently organized TEDx event hosted by Kühne Logistics University. After a successful debut, our student-led team continues to bring together inspiring thinkers, creators, and changemakers.

Our mission remains the same: to create a platform where impactful ideas are shared and conversations spark meaningful change. TEDxKLU Hamburg connects diverse voices from Hamburg and beyond, fostering a community driven by curiosity, learning, and inspiration. Join us as we continue to 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, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to 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.