13TEDxTheHague: Zoom Out – 8 November

 

 

On November 8th, join us at Zoom Out—the first major TEDxTheHague event in six years—at Paard, a prime location in the City of Peace and Justice. This is truly an experience you won’t want to miss!

 

We live our lives in pixels, fleeting updates, trending topics, and algorithm-driven feeds. While each one holds a detail, the full masterpiece the story of us remains unseen, lost in a sea of digital confetti. What happens when we stop focusing on the single pixel and look at the entire canvas?

 

TEDxTheHague Zoom Out offers a special space to step back, reflect, and reconnect with the bigger patterns shaping our lives, our cities, and our world.

 

From an Olympic gold medalist to a three-time recipient of the top award at World Press Photo, our eight inspirational talks will encourage you to see the bigger picture, challenge assumptions, and rediscover the power of human connection.

 

On this day, we’ll re-embrace ideas worth sharing, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Save the date and mark your calendar—you’re invited to get inspired and connect with other bright and curious minds. Join a community that believes in bold ideas and creating real impact.

 

TEDxTheHague events are for anyone who’s passionate about learning, challenging perspectives, and making a positive impact—no matter your background or experience.

 

Speakers:

 

  • Maarten van der Weijden, an Olympic champion in open water swimming (2008) despite his leukemia diagnosis in 2001.
  • Mads Nissen, a documentary photographer, author and a three-time recipient of the main prize at World Press Photo, ‘Photographer of the Year’ (2023).
  • Kelly Indira Buis, a trained conflict analyst, the founder of The Adaptation Company.
  • Theresa Ward, founder of Fiery Feather, is a facilitator and educator who teaches meta-skills including self-awareness, persuasive communication, and navigating change.
  • Four more speakers are to be announced.

 

What to expect at TEDxThe Hague Main Event?

 

  1. Registration: Start with coffee and light networking before the event.
  2. Talks: The core of the event. Speakers present their ideas in short, powerful talks
  3. Breaks & networking: Between talks, there are breaks.
  4. Performances: Be ready to meet entertainers and performers who provide a creative break from the talks.
  5. Networking: Grab a coffee, discuss the mind-blowing talk you just heard with the person next to you, and make new connections.

 

  • Date: 8 November 2025 (12:00-18:00)

 

  • Location: Paard (Prinsegracht 12, 2512 GA Den Haag)

 

 

Published by: TEDxThe Hague