TEDxVUAmsterdam 2026
Cycle
The
April 23rd 2026
More Than a Theme
The Cycle explores the rhythms, patterns, and evolving loops that shape our world, from the systems we build to the habits we fall into. In an era defined by rapid innovation and global uncertainty, The Cycle invites us to pause and examine how change truly happens: gradually, repeatedly, and often in ways we only recognize in hindsight.
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Why the Cycle ?
Some cycles break. Others evolve. Throughout The Cycle, we’re asked to observe, rethink, and rediscover the rhythms we’ve lost in the noise of acceleration. Progress isn’t linear; it bends, circles, and finds its own beginning. When we attune ourselves to these forgotten patterns, we find a deeper clarity and a more grounded path toward renewal.
What
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From AI reshaping our decision-making to biotech rediscovering the wisdom of natural ecosystems, from personal life transitions to global environmental feedback loops, this theme spans disciplines and invites storytellers, researchers, artists, activists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to explore how cycles operate and how we might reimagine them.
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Student
We are thrilled to invite you to the TEDxVUAmsterdam Student Pitch Night — a unique opportunity for students to showcase their ideas and potentially earn a spot as a speaker at the main TEDxVUAmsterdam event in April.
Professional
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