TEDxSYK Youth

Speakers

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

• Elisa Jääskeläinen

  Elisa Jääskeläinen is an award-winning researcher specializing in sustainable materials and textile recycling. Her groundbreaking work focuses on upcycling waste textiles into cellulose nanocrystals, offering innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Passionate about bridging science and sustainability, Elisa combines cutting-edge research with public outreach, inspiring new approaches to circular economy practices. Through her talks and advocacy, she aims to highlight the potential of cellulose-based materials in shaping a more sustainable future.

• Hanna Höijer

  Hanna is a driven youth activist and changemaker using climate diplomacy, public speaking, and policy consulting to push for systemic change. With a deep belief in the power of youth, she challenges institutions, mobilizes action, and demands accountability on urgent global issues.

• Laila Fe Balinggan

  Laila is a youth advocate and social media changemaker dedicated to turning online engagement into real-world action. She bridges grassroots activism with international dialogue, proving that young people can drive meaningful impact—both online and offline.

• Maria Markkula

  Maria is a youth advocate and changemaker who has spent a decade fighting for the voices of future generations. Through her work, she challenges power structures, amplifies unheard voices, and inspires others to speak up, take space, and uplift those still waiting for their seat at the table.

• Nea-Bettina Baarman

  Nea-Bettina Baarman is a youth policy advocate and community leader dedicated to amplifying young voices in decision-making spaces. She strives to make advocacy accessible—even in the most challenging circumstances.

• Ninni Norra

  Ninni Norra is an award-winning social innovator, journalist, and political strategist dedicated to redefining changemaking in a complex world. As the founder of Olea Think, she combines politics, economics, art, and technology to challenge traditional leadership models and advocate for systemic, collective solutions.