Past TEDx event

TEDxCBS Cologne

Creating Tomorrow

Took placeMay 27, 20266:00 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT+2)
LocationCologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
FormatUniversity
The TEDxCBS Cologne 2026 will take place on Wednesday, May 27th, from approx. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the campus of CBS University Cologne, Germany. We will bring together innovators, scientists, leaders, and changemakers to share their perspectives on progress, responsibility, and opportunities in a rapidly evolving world. Currently we are reaching out to a range of potential speakers to curate a compelling lineup for our TEDx event.

Speakers

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

  • Adina Petre

    Trauma Therapist and High-Performance Coach Adina Petre is an Amsterdam-based trauma therapist and high-performance coach who works bilingually in English and Romanian. Her approach is trauma-informed, drawing on nervous system science and a deep respect for the demands of ambitious lives.

  • André Wiersig

    Extreme Swimmer and Ocean Ambassador André Wiersig is an Ocean Ambassador and one of the world’s most renowned extreme swimmers. As the first German to complete the Ocean’s Seven, he has crossed some of the most challenging waters on the planet but his work today is less about conquering distance than about reconnecting people with the ocean.

  • Mustafa Tonguc

    CEO and Chairman of the Board, DHL Express Germany & Austria Growing up in Wiesbaden as the son of Turkish guest workers, Mustafa Tonguç began his career in 1997 as an operations agent at a DHL distribution centre. Today, as CEO, he is responsible for over 6,000 employees and 80,000 business clients. His journey to corporate leader without following a traditional academic path stands as a powerful testament to perseverance, initiative and the transformative power of equal opportunity.

Organizing team