Theme: The Melody of Life

Experience the harmony of innovation and human spirit on Friday October 25th at TEDxGöteborg's 2024 Main Event, "The Melody of Life"!

Be transported by stories and insights that range from quiet moments of personal triumph to the loud crescendos of breakthroughs in technology and science.

Our speakers are artists, innovators, thinkers, and dreamers—each ready to share their part in our ever-evolving song. With each talk, discover how their melodies can help us become better versions of ourselves and create a future filled with hope and possibility.

Join us for a day of profound engagement, set against the backdrop of our shared human journey. This is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of the melodies that make life a beautiful, enduring symphony.

At TEDxGöteborg: "The Melody of Life", every beat and every tone, will tell a story of passion, purpose, and endless potential.

World of Volvo
Lyckholms Torg 1
Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, 412 63
Sweden

Alba James

Singer Songwriter

In the depths of a Swedish forest, Alba James composes melodies that dance between profound sadness and strange happiness, much like the feeling of lying in grass and gazing at the vast sky above. Her music, a blend of intimate ballads and orchestral compositions, springs from a lifelong sense of beautiful smallness in an immense world. Drawing inspiration from folk traditions and fairy tales, Alba crafts her sonic stories in a tiny forest studio, where her latest single "You Belong To Me" took root.

Anna Storm

CEO, Omegapoint Gothenburg

Anna Storm, CEO of Omegapoint Gothenburg, explores the power of serendipity in this illuminating talk. With 20 years of leadership in the tech and software industry, Anna has driven companies to top honors in Great Place to Work, European Business Awards, and international hacker competitions. Her experience spans startups to global corporations, enriched by board and advisory roles. Through storytelling and practical insights, she reveals how meaningful connections can inspire innovation, build culture, and unlock transformative ideas.

Fatoumata Bojang

Soulful Singer & Songwriter

At an age when many are just finding their voice, Fatoumata has discovered her purpose: using music to remind us that even in our darkest moments, we're connected to something larger than ourselves.

Hermina Tingvall

2023 Swedish National Junior Breakdance Champion

At an age when most are just finding their path, Hermina is already blazing trails in the world of breaking. Her story isn't just about dance; it's about having the courage to chase unprecedented dreams and the determination to make them reality.

Hjalmar Hardestam

Founder, Göteborg Improv Comedy Club

As the founder of Göteborg Improv Comedy Club and host of the podcast Impropodden, Hjalmar is known for his innovative approach to comedy and creativity. Turns out, he's not too shabby at the scripted stuff, either.

Johan Magnusson

Professor, University of Gothenburg

Professor Johan Magnusson leads groundbreaking research at the University of Gothenburg, where his work bridges the gap between digital innovation theory and practical implementation. His insights are reshaping how we think about public sector technology adoption and its impact on society's most vulnerable. Discover why the real question isn't "Can we afford to implement new technology?" but rather "Can we afford not to?"

Laurence Nachin

PhD, Microbiology & Cell Biology

From microscopes to mindfulness, Laurence's journey from completing her PhD in microbiology and cell biology to becoming a nature-based facilitator offers a revolutionary perspective on our relationship with the natural world. She demonstrates how we're constantly connected to other living organisms, whether we're in a forest or a city office. As the founder of Sense in Nature, Laurence helps organizations make nature their business partner, showing how this connection boosts wellbeing, creativity, and pro-environmental behaviors. Her insights reveal how acknowledging our inherent connection to nature isn't just about environmental awareness - it's about becoming fully human again.

Lovisa Dahl

CEO, SacredMumLove

Lovisa Dahl—writer, Orgasmic Birth Practitioner, and founder of SacredMumLove.com—is challenging the conventional narrative surrounding one of life's most profound experiences.

Malin Fahlén

Vice Club Director, BK Häcken

Since joining BK Häcken in 2017, Malin has been one of the architects of a cultural revolution in Swedish football, working tirelessly alongside the CEO and a dedicated team.

Prince Frei

H.S.H. Prince

Frei von Fräähsen zu Lorenzburg is a Swedish artist, author, artistic researcher and self-taught royal who grew up on a spiritual diet of fantasy books, tabletop roleplaying games and '80s pixelated computer games. Communal play, human connection and concern for the environment lie at the heart of his artistic mission. Prince Frei has a BA (Hons) in dance and choreography from Trinity-Laban (London) and an MA in Contemporary Performative Arts from the Academy of Music and Drama (University of Gothenburg). Prince Frei works as a semi-official representative and Site-specific ambassador of Gothenburg's oldest palace, Kronhuset.

Riai Taiko

Japanese Youth Drumming Group

This dynamic group of young performers, aged 13 to 21, breathes new life into the ancient art of wadaiko, the traditional Japanese drumming that has for centuries served as the heartbeat of a culture. Since their founding in 2019 as part of the Riai Aikido Dojo, these drummers have been on a quest to master an art form that demands not just musical skill, but physical prowess and unwavering spirit.

Vinh Phillips Ingvason Nguyên

BA, Gender Studies

Armed with a BA in Gender Studies and a wealth of expertise in Political Science and the Children's Rights Convention, Vinh Phillips Ingvason Nguyên is not just an academic - he's a bridge-builder in the complex world of intersecting identities. With a particular focus on LGBTQIA2S+ and children's rights, Vinh Phillips has mastered the art of creating spaces where diversity isn't just accepted, it's celebrated.