After an intense 8-week mentorship, our eight 2026 Impact Pioneers are ready for the Zoku stage. Join us and experience them deliver powerful pitches on impact topics such as sustainability, education, and mental health. The stakes are high: two standout ventures will secure a spot on the TEDxAmsterdam main stage this November. Are you a founder, change-maker, or innovator? Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and networking!

The theme for this month: Join us for a special Open Mic Night at Zoku Amsterdam, themed “Great Loves” where true stories explore the love that cracked you open and changed your view forever. Step onto the stage or cheer from the crowd for an evening of heartfelt storytelling, hosted by Minna Taylor.

Our third co-hosted storytelling open mic night with Zoku Amsterdam is centered around the theme "Wrong Turn, Right Story," featuring true, first-person tales of mishaps and unexpected detours. Take the stage, or simply sit back and listen to aspiring storytellers. Hosted by Minna Taylor.

In collaboration with Sir Adam Hotel and Tropikali Festival, this edition of TEDxAmsterdam Conversations explores queerness beyond nightlife, highlighting culture, creativity, and the growing ecosystem of queer-led initiatives as Amsterdam moves toward World Pride 2026. Featuring voices like Venus Bijleveld (Ma’MaQueen) and DJ and community builder Lola Edo, and moderated by Terence Guiamo, the event brings together artists, ideas, and audiences in an intimate setting designed for real dialogue and shared reflection.

This summer, TEDxAmsterdam is bringing big ideas and bold conversations to Tropikali Festival. In the middle of the music and movement, we’re creating a space for curiosity, connection, and fresh perspectives through inspiring speakers, a live moderated conversation, and an interactive TEDxAmsterdam booth experience. Expect thought-provoking moments, playful exchanges, and meaningful encounters woven into one of Amsterdam’s most vibrant and inclusive festivals. Come dance, connect, question, and imagine new futures with us under the summer sky.