THE 2024 SPEAKERS
You'll see, this year, we have amazing people!
Yvonne Ulrich
From Pain to Power
Sharing my experience how I made peace with cancer twice and finally breaking through my fear. Despite of great treatments, we see every year 20 million new cancer cases. There are millions of people newly diagnosed and many of them we don’t recognize. Cancer has many faces and we as society can do better to improve the daily lives of cancer patients, starting with offering better services for people who have cancer, including food, lifestyle changes, mind training, vitamins and communication.
Joseph Sieber
Dare to be an Artist.
There are things that all great artists have in common and that can inspire each and every one of us, regardless of what we do or what our goals are. The young, internationally active pianist and conductor shares his fascination with these ideals and makes a suggestion as to how this artistic perspective can help us shape our lives in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. Do you dare to be an artist?
Pelumi Nubi
The Magic is in the Doing: Embracing Imperfect Action
Pelumi is an inspirational traveller, storyteller and thrill-seeker on a mission to motivate women to live their most audacious lives.
Living by her motto ‘The magic is in the doing’, Pelumi is known for exploring the less travelled paths all around the world. So far she has travelled and explored over 80 countries across 6 continents.
Pelumi recently completed a momentous feat: being the first woman to drive solo from London to Lagos covering over 10,000km in 74 days to connect two of the places she calls home. This achievement led to her appointment as Ambassador of Tourism for the state of Lagos, Nigeria.
With a background in Bio-Medical Science and a former Ph.D. candidate in cancer research and human genetics, Pelumi transitioned from a promising science career to follow her passion for adventure travel. Now with her content she encourages women to embrace solo travel, by setting an example and using engaging storytelling to motivate her audience to step out of their comfort zone.
Featured in Forbes, BBC, CNN, and many more, Pelumi continues to redefine travel narratives, champion diversity and inclusion, and inspire a new generation of audacious adventurers.
Darja Gogunova
Navigating Conflicting Gender Roles: My Journey of Redefining Success
In this TED talk, I share my personal journey of growing up in the last years of Soviet Latvia, navigating the collapse of my parents' world, and struggling with traditional gender roles passed down through generations. From witnessing the resilient women in my family and the rigid gender dynamics between my parents, to facing biases in the workplace, I began questioning societal expectations and carving out my own path.
I will explore how these contradictions - being taught to excel yet confined by traditional norms - shaped my choices, pushing me toward financial independence and a career in tech. Through anecdotes of overcoming obstacles, finding balance between empathy and leadership, and the challenges of stepping into male-dominated spaces, I'll discuss how I've forged a way forward.
Ultimately, this is a talk about self-discovery, challenging limitations, and the power of rewriting your story in a world of conflicting gender roles.
Sabir Naghiyev
3 Powerful Principles Only Top Performers Dare To Follow
What if the secret to extraordinary success lies in daring to deliver value before expecting anything in return? In this talk, Sabir Naghiyev will share how a commitment to providing real value transformed his entire career in sales. This talk will inspire you to embrace the boldness of delivering value first and show how this powerful approach can not only elevate your professional success but also enrich your life.
Sophia Hess
I’m autistic. A glimpse into my life.
In this talk, I share my journey of receiving an autism diagnosis — the challenges of navigating an often overwhelming and confusing world. Through self-acceptance, I’ve become more resilient and discovered the importance of authenticity and self-growth.
