Fines Lines
After nine successful editions, we are honoured to introduce you to the tenth edition of TEDx hosted by the University of Amsterdam
The theme of the tenth edition of TEDxUniversiteit van Amsterdam will be Fines Lines. In a world where everything is changing, where do we draw the line? The theme, Fine Lines, explores the boundaries that shape our lives between ideas, perspectives, identities, and possibilities. It invites us to question where these lines are drawn, and what can happen when we choose to cross them.
Where do we draw the line?
We are living in an age of transition, where the boundaries that once defined our world are no longer clear. “Fine Lines” explores the increasingly blurred boundaries between natural and engineered, human and artificial, progress and pressure.
In this new landscape, lines are no longer drawn, they are negotiated. As technology advances and societal expectations intensify, we are constantly pushed to refine, improve, and compete. But at what point does progress become pressure, and who benefits from where these lines are drawn?
Ready to challenge your own biases, assumptions and beliefs? Topics include:
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Have you ever wanted to give a TED Talk?
Are you passionate about a topic? Do you have an idea worth spreading?
Pitch Night is your opportunity to deliver a 5-minute speech on a subject you care deeply about, under this year’s theme: Fine Lines.
A jury will select the most thought-provoking speech to advance to the TEDxUniversiteit van Amsterdam event in November, where the winner will have the chance to meet our renowned speakers in person.
Apply before October 22nd for your chance to become a speaker at the TEDx 2026 event!
ABOUT
The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ largest university and one of Europe’s most prominent research-led institutions. The UvA’s history dates back from 1632 and has grown over the past centuries into a modern University with a leading reputation in the international world of science. The UvA fosters a state-of-the-art environment and has a large impact on society, which perfectly fits with the nature and spirit of TEDx events.
TEDx events are local editions of the American TED conferences. They are devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design united, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. The TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world, which makes the University of Amsterdam the perfect venue to do so.
