Welcome to TEDxVUB!
TEDxVUB is an independently organized TEDx event that gives the VUB community a stage to share ideas worth spreading. More than just a platform for inspiration and innovation, it fosters bold conversations, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the connections that spark real change.
At TEDxVUB, students, faculty, and alumni don’t just share knowledge, they share vision, passion, and the belief that ideas change everything. It’s a space where curiosity meets courage, and the impossible becomes possible.
TEDxVUB is an independently organized TEDx event that gives the VUB community a stage to share ideas worth spreading. More than just a platform for inspiration and innovation, it fosters bold conversations, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the connections that spark real change.
Never Say Never
In 2025, TEDxVUB will launch its first-ever edition under the inspiring theme “Never Say Never”. This theme pays tribute to resilience, to those who dare to challenge the impossible, and to the moments that redefine what is possible. It is about pushing boundaries, breaking limitations, and believing that change is within reach.
Whether you are a dreamer, an innovator, or someone with a story to tell, TEDxVUB invites you to embrace the power of perseverance and possibility.
Event Details
Location: VUB Campus Nelson Mandela room/Q.D.
Schedule: 5:30pm – 10pm
Get Involved
Don’t miss out—grab your TEDxVUB ticket today and be part of an unforgettable night of ideas worth spreading !
Are you ready to be part of something transformative? Join us as a speaker, a sponsor, or a volunteer and contribute to making TEDxVUB an unforgettable experience.
Speakers
Introducing the remarkable lineup of speakers for TEDxVUB 2025! From dynamic young leaders breaking barriers in public service to visionary innovators shaping the future of technology.
Oskar
BONTE
Shoudn’t Wait for
Permission to
Change the World
Oskar Bonte is a law student at VUB and a passionate climate activist. Through his advocacy and initiatives. he encourages students to challenge norms, take action and lead the way in adressing urgent environmental issues.
Emma
RHEEL
Redefining Chronic Pain and Reclaiming Life
Emma Rheel is a post-doc researcher at the VUB, where she investigates pediatic pain. Her research examines the causes of chronic pain in children and how distraction, education and parental support can shape their pain experiences and resilience.
Lesley
DE CRUZ
Women in STEM: Diversity as a Key to Science
Lesley De Cruz is a Professor at the VUB. She is very active in different fields focused on making science more inclusive. She serves as this year’s WATS Ambassador, championning women in STEM and bringing forward voices often left out of the conversation.
Andres
ALGABA
Scientific Discovery with LLMs
Andres Algaba is coordinator in Gen AI at the VUB. He analyses how large language models (LLMs° can move beyond assistanc to actively derive scientific discovery. His work bridges algorithmic creativity. His work bridges algorithmic creativity with human insight. Exploring how AI can take on roles in experiment design, analysis and hypothesis-generation.
Amin
KHORARI
When the Itinerary Changes: Finding Ourselves on Unplanned Roads
Amin Khorari studied Business Engineering at VUB and now started a new life in a new city, building a life far from the path he once imagined. His journey; delayed studies, job rejections, travel detours and unexpected opportunities, taught him that progress isn’t always linear and resilience often comes from unplanned reroutes.