Onze Sprekers

Jaya Baloo is the Vice-Chair of the EU Quantum Flagship, a billion euro R&D program for quantum technologies. She gives an insight into quantum computers and calls for action to continue the development of solutions to mitigate security concerns, before China runs away with all our little and big secrets... Jaya Baloo, currently Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast Software has worked in the cybersecurity area for nearly 20 years. She won the Cyber Security Executive of the year award, is one of the Inspiring 50 in The Netherlands and is one of the top 100 influencers in the field. She is a faculty member of the Singularity University and a member of various infosec boards. Jaya Baloo is Vice Chair of the Quantum Flagship's Strategic Advisory Board of the EU Commission.

Lennard Duijvestijn moved from the big city of Amsterdam back to his place of origin in the countryside of the Netherlands. He started a Living Lab for nature & community and feels comfortable with the natural environment, in combination with work that adds value. He learned how nature takes care of people, when we are good to nature. Lennard Duijvestijn has been committed to connecting people and nature for years. By developing the Landgoed Roggebotstaete he found his own path of meaning. The emphasis is on healthy food, biodiversity and the importance of community. As an employee of the IVN, Institute for Nature Education, he is now investigating the possibility of linking mental health care to such projects. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Gijs Radix' poem was first performed during TEDxYouthHaarlem, with which he made such a great impression. That performance gave him a wild-card for TEDxHaarlem. In his poem Gijs explains: you are more than your stereotype! Gijs is a student at Hageveld School in Heemstede (the Netherlands). He has the ambition to become a great performer and artist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

In this short talk, Monique Pouw talks about mutual trust: she has chosen to let a homeless person sleep in her office. It is going so well that she wants to inspire others to do the same. As a designer, Monique Pouw from agency Twiet Creative Marketing has been thinking about contributing to a better society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Nart Wielaard adresses how digital technology impacts our lives and how to warrant trust in the evolving smart society. Nart Wielaard shares his knowledge about big data, digital transformation, entrepreneurship and finance with the general public as a writer, speaker and consultant. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Ernst-Jan Kuiper explains in his talk that Extinction Rebellion (XR) recognizes the urgency and threat of the climate and ecological crisis. He also argues that non-violent, direct action is the best method we have to get our government to act on this crisis, which they have been ignoring for decades. Ernst-Jan Kuiper did a master in climate physics and studied the Greenland ice sheet for five years. He is also one of the spokespersons for Extinction Rebellion Netherlands – an organization that wants to force the government to act on the climate and ecological crisis by non-violent, disruptive action. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Tijmen Bos, a self confessed entrepreneur, is now commercial Director for Heineken Dutch F1 Grand Prix. Tijmen spent years working for various Dutch media groups. In his talk he will explain the magic of F1. Going one step further, he then talks about his personal queste: it’s time to understand what it’s all about... finding the magic in yourself. Tijmen Bos is commercial director at Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. This requires not only operational organization, but also commercial organization. Tijmen Bos can boast a wealth of experience and a large network. After years of working as an entrepreneur, he worked at management level for Talpa Radio, Sky Radio Group / TMG and FD Mediagroep, among others.

In her daily life pulmonologist Pauline Dekker of the Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk (the Netherlands), is confronted with patients who die from the effects of their tobacco addiction. In order to make a change, she is actively fighting the lobby of the tobacco industry. Her ultimate goal is a smoke-free generation. To bring this closer, Dekker established a Smoke Prevention Youth Foundation with dr. Wanda de Kanter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.