Meet the TEDxBerlin Team

TEDxBerlin is powered by a dedicated team of passionate individuals who believe in the power of ideas to inspire change. From curating thought-provoking talks to delivering seamless event experiences, our team works behind the scenes to bring bold ideas to life.
We are a diverse group of innovators, storytellers, and strategists committed to creating a platform where visionaries, experts, and changemakers come together to share insights and spark meaningful conversations.

Driven by the spirit of TED’s mission—“ideas worth spreading“—we ensure that every TEDxBerlin event is thoughtfully curated, professionally executed, and leaves a lasting impact on our community.

Whether it’s speaker selection, content creation, partnerships, or event production, each member of our team plays a crucial role in shaping TEDxBerlin into an unforgettable experience.

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Team Members

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Are you passionate about sharing innovative ideas and inspiring stories? Do you have a unique perspective or expertise that could spark meaningful conversations? TEDxBerlin is looking for visionary thinkers, creators, and storytellers to join our stage.

Stephan Balzer

Stephan Balzer

CEO & Founder of red onion GmbH, TEDxBerlin Organiser

Natalia Sahagun

Natalia Sahagun

Project Manager | Event Manager

Maria Ashworth

Maria Ashworth

Marketing & Communications Manager

Rowdy Kram

Rowdy Kram

Assistant Project Manager

Serena Suriano

Serena Suriano

Strategic Partnerships Coordinator

Fabian 	Hemmert

Fabian Hemmert

Professor of Interface and User Experience Design

Carola 	Ferstl

Carola Ferstl

Money Coach , Bestselling Author, TV Business Moderator

Andrea 	Bury

Andrea Bury

Founder of ABURY

Maxim	Nitsche

Maxim Nitsche

Co-Founder & CEO of Deep

Carla Hinrichs

Carla Hinrichs

Climate Activist at Letzte Generation

Dr. Chris Chen Gong

Dr. Chris Chen Gong

Postdoctoral Researcher at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Mario Schirru

Mario Schirru

Member of the Management Board (CIO/COO) at Encavis AG

Artist

James Chatburn

James Chatburn

Songwriter, Vocalist, and Producer

Carla Hinrichs

Carla Hinrichs

Climate Activist at Letzte Generation

Dr. Chris Chen Gong

Dr. Chris Chen Gong

Postdoctoral Researcher at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Mario Schirru

Mario Schirru

Member of the Management Board (CIO/COO) at Encavis AG

Schedule

Welcome to the place where our speakers share ideas worth spreading.

Stephan Balzer: Welcome

Dr. Chris Chen Gong

Carla Hinrichs 

Judith Klose & Jan Lozek

Gerard Reid

Recharge your batteries and have inspiring conversations

Alexander Voigt

Volker Ratzmann

Dorina Döring

Mario Schirru