TEDxStockholm

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Ash Pournouri

  A visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, two-time grammy nominated Ash Pournouri (LL.M. Stockholm's University) began his career by reimagining the role of record labels, publishing, tour booking and management. What began with the lone mission of creating, managing and building the brand of global superstar and partner Avicii (among other major global clients) led to Ash becoming a pioneer in breaking EDM as a mass movement, and a leader in the boundary-free global music business of the 21st century.

• Emilia Bergmark-Jiménez

  Emilia Bergmark-Jiménez works as a photographer with a focus on representation and diversity. Emilia is a trained doula and she has also published the books “En förälders födelse” (A Parent’s Birth) and “Födas och att föda” (To Be Born and To Give Birth). Emilia’s work on childbirth and parenthood, seen in her acclaimed Fotografiska Stockholm exhibition To Be Born and to Give Birth, has reshaped how we see these life-changing moments.

• Erike Tanghøj

  Erike Tanghøj is an international expert in peacebuilding and conflict prevention. As a Senior Specialist on Inclusive Peacebuilding at the Folke Bernadotte Academy, she advises key global organizations, including the UN, NATO, and the EU. Previously, as Deputy Director of the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa, she played a pivotal role in dialogue and mediation efforts during a period of intense regional conflict. Erike is also the author of Connecting Generations, a powerful publication showcasing how intergenerational conversations can de-escalate violence and drive inclusive governance.

• Gustaf Arrhenius

  Professor Gustaf Arrhenius is director of the Institute for Futures Studies in Stockholm. His work bridges philosophy, social science, and medical research challenging us to rethink how we value future generations and who gets a say in the decisions shaping our world. He is known for his research in moral philosophy and political philosophy. With a distinguished academic career spanning the University of Toronto, Uppsala, Oxford, Aarhus, and more, Gustaf’s research pushes the boundaries of ethics, power, and justice.

• Helen Tsim

  Helen Tsim is a Harvard-educated social psychologist, entrepreneur, and educator focusing on vertical development and system change. She is a powerhouse of resilience, innovation, and impact. From working in sweatshops as a child to becoming a Harvard-trained social psychologist, Helen has dedicated her career to helping companies and global movements turn fear into a strategic advantage. She played a key role in scaling Lucid Motors ahead of its IPO, taught innovation & entrepreneurship at Stanford, and now leads Project Lakefront, a Stockholm-based incubator tackling humanity’s biggest challenges.

• Ida Gratte

  Ida Gratte is a singer-songwriter, founder of Sisterhood Studio, and an artist with over 25 million streams. Ida has been making waves with her heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound. With two Swedish albums and her EP Dom fyra årstiderna, where she teases a shift to English, she’s constantly evolving, touring across Sweden & Europe with her band.

• Joel Gunnarsson

  Joel was born in Bogotá, Colombia, but was raised in the Swedish countryside. His life changed forever when ABBA’s Benny Andersson offered him a publishing deal. Since then, he’s become one of Sweden’s most in-demand songwriters, racking up awards, #1 hits, and platinum records. He is described as “country-influenced Scandi songwriting at its finest,” think dirt roads, pine trees, and old SAABs over rodeo chaps and pickup trucks.

• Jonas Bernander

  Jonas Bernander is a seasoned playwright and dramaturg with over two decades of experience shaping stories on stages across Sweden. He has collaborated with both major and independent theatres, including Uppsala City Theatre and The Royal Opera. After two decades in the world of theatre and opera, Jonas has expanded his field with an ambition to create works at the intersection of storytelling, visual arts, and performing arts. Jonas is currently working on the AI-generated exhibition Icons of Displacements.

• Linus Petersson

  Linus is a consultant in Life Science with a background as a validation engineer, medical technology engineer, and lecturer on drugs for aging. He is the author of "Läkemedel mot åldrande" (Drugs for Aging) and co-founder of Swedish Longevity Cluster, a Swedish initiative to accelerate the development of drugs for aging.

• Petter Menning

  Petter Menning is the “dandelion child” from Midsommarkransen who went from misery to medals, setbacks to successes, and from powerless to master. With 12 medals in European and World Championships, along with two Olympic Games under his belt, he is one of Sweden’s most decorated male athletes. Today, Petter lectures on self-leadership and development.

• Rose Bajoul

  Rose Bajoul was born with dysmelia, meaning part of her left arm is missing. Rose is one of the first in Sweden with a myoelectric prosthesis, often called a robot arm, which has significantly changed her life. Previously, she tried to hide her prosthesis, but now she proudly showcases her new arm and shares her journey on TikTok, where she is known as Captain Hook, a trailblazing disability advocate redefining how society perceives disability. After receiving her bionic arm in 2024, she chose to share her journey, raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real, gaining recognition in Swedish Expressen, Nyhetsmorgon, and beyond, where she has quickly gained popularity.

• Siri Helle

  Siri Helle is an award-winning psychologist, speaker, and author of several acclaimed books, including Existensboosten (Existence Boost), Smartare än din telefon (Smarter than Your Phone), and Känslofällan (The Emotion Trap), which have been translated into several languages. She regularly contributes as a psychological expert to Swedish TV4, DN, and Sveriges Radio. Her writings are published in Svenska Dagbladet and Modern Psykologi.