Theme: Ignite Change

This year, we are diving into stories, ideas, and innovations that spark transformation and fuel progress. Whether your spark is from the past, present or future, any small movement has the power to ignite change.

Join us as we explore the power of change-makers, dreamers, and innovators lighting the way to a better tomorrow.

The Grey Space in the Middle
Paviljoensgracht 20-24
The Hague, Zuid-Holland, 2512 BP
Netherlands

Dorota Moravčiková

Student

AI is reshaping how we think, but at what cost? ⚠️ As we outsource cognition, are we losing something deeper? In this talk, Dorota explores the hidden risks of over-reliance on AI, drawing from neuroscience to reveal how we can engage with technology without compromising our minds. The key? Master the tool before it masters you. 🚀

Eric Daubricourt

Entrepreneur & Mediator

We avoid difficult conversations, but what if they were the true catalysts for change? 🤔💡 As a professional mediator, Eric has seen it time and time again: at the root of most conflicts lies a conversation that never happened. The key to transformation? Shifting from certainty to curiosity. Instead of trying to convince, what if we tried to understand? When we embrace tough conversations, we don’t just resolve conflicts - we open the door to real change. Sometimes, the conversation we fear the most is the one that can change everything. 🔥

Guilherme Athia

Author of Get the M.E.M.O.®

Trust isn’t given - it’s built. And that makes all the difference. 💡✨ In relationships, decisions, and life’s biggest moments, trust is the game changer. You can’t rely on luck alone - so how do you build it with clarity and confidence? Enter the M.E.M.O. Framework:📍 Map | 🚀 Execute | 📊 Measure | 🔄 Optimize 💡

Jan van der Meer

Student

What does it really mean to say YES? 🤔✨ It’s a simple word - just three letters, universally understood. But how often do we truly mean it? What happens when we say YES to everything in our path? 💡

Maron Theunis

Student

What happens when emotional neglect shapes your childhood? The effects run deep, but breaking free from a dysfunctional environment can change everything. Maron explores the lasting impact of emotional neglect - and how healing begins when you step away. 💡

Neha Ratnakar

Keynote speaker

Who runs the world? Not just girls - ALL of us! 🌍💡 But here’s the catch: unpaid labor, the motherhood penalty, and dropping birth rates are holding society back. What if we valued caregiving like airline miles? It’s time to rethink work, family, and fairness - because humanity needs 100% of us to thrive. 🔥

Nienke IJspeert

Student

What if we could revolutionize medicine without animal testing? 🐾❌ 🧪 Nienke’s research is paving the way for nanobody-based medicines - developed completely animal-free! The journey wasn’t easy, but it proves that scientific progress and ethical innovation can go hand in hand. 🔥

Seif Alidani

Physiotherapist

What if your thoughts were the key to pain relief? 🤯💡 Back, neck, and other chronic pains may feel purely physical, but fear and perception play a powerful role in keeping pain alive - or making it disappear. Blending physiotherapy and psychology, Seif reveals how shifting your mindset can unlock healing and a better quality of life. 🚀

Tomás Esquivel

Student

A gap year is exactly that - a gap in your life for a whole year. But what if you flipped the script? A life year is the same… and the complete opposite. One year where you listen to your inner voice, follow that neglected passion, and see where it takes you. 🚀✨ Tomas took a life year, and now he’s sharing his story of connection, struggle, and transformation. 🎤 What if you took one too? 🚀