Past Events

TEDxLeidenUniversity 2025
Theme: Ignite Change

TEDxLeidenUniversity invites you to Ignite Change. Our speakers brought thought-provoking ideas to the stage and spoke on what change means to them, and how to provoke it. Dive into a world of ideas that ignite change, ideas that push others to think and act bold.

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TEDxLeidenUniversity 2024
Theme: Untamed

This year’s theme is Untamed. Unleash the raw, unbridled potential within, as daring minds converge to challenge norms, ignite passions, and explore new realms. Arm yourself with curiosity as speakers unravel the untold, and witness ideas break free from convention.

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TEDxLeidenUniversity 2023
Theme: Unmuted

What does it mean to be (un)muted? This year’s event is centered on this theme, challenging us to tackle taboos by unmuting ourselves and bringing to light ideas that are too often hidden from the spotlight. Discover what this year’s theme entails below.

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TEDxLeidenUniversity 2022
Theme: Idea(l)s

Idea(l)s invites the audience and speakers to delve deeper into their creative spark and break barriers as we shape the future that we desire. As we climb out of what seemed like a society on pause, let’s keep the conversation going.

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TEDxLeidenUniversity 2019
Theme: Through a New Lens

Immerse yourself in an experience devoted to intellectual curiosity and perception-altering ideas. In our second edition, TEDxLeidenUniversity invites you to explore insights that will push you to view the world with a fresh perspective.

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TEDxLeidenUniversity 2018
Theme: Building Bridges

With our theme Building Bridges, we aspire to represent the diverse interactions of students, staff, culture and academic disciplines within Leiden University and the communities in which our campuses are located.

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