The first major novelty of TEDxMarvila is the presence of the Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, as a speaker at the first edition of this all-English event .
It will take place at the historic Convento do Beato, on March 1, between 8am and 7pm, and will bring together national and international speakers to explore the theme “The Art of Being Human”, which promises to inspire reflections on the human experience, creativity and innovation.
Carlos Moedas will open the event with a talk on the importance of a world in constant evolution.
Other speakers will follow, such as Anna Kozlova, a molecular scientist , António Amaral, an advocate of social inclusion, and Teresa Vitória, an interior designer renowned for her innovative work. In addition to the usual and well-known talks, TEDxMarvila will also feature a diverse program:
- Art exhibition “The Heart of Being Human”
- Dance and singing performances
- Poetry recitals
- Premiere of the film “Being Human”, created for TEDxMarvila
- Spaces dedicated to networking and exchanging ideas
For Anel Imanbay, founder of TEDxMarvila,
We are incredibly excited to bring the TEDx world to Marvila, in the stunning Convento do Beato. Lisbon has become a melting pot of culture, creativity and innovation. This event represents an important milestone for the city and, with a global audience of 45 million people, we are proud to amplify local voices, share global ideas and boost the city’s creative economy. In today’s world, we want to remind our audience what it means to be human.”
Other renowned guests
In addition to the speakers highlighted above, here’s the rest of the panel:
- Dr. Miguel Stanley, founder of the White Clinic and pioneer of “slow dentistry”, has transformed global health and has been recognized by the World Health Organization for his ethical and innovative commitment to healthcare;
- Gisela João, fado singer with gold and platinum records, is redefining the genre, transforming music into a universal force of identity and emotion;
- Jonny Thomson, philosopher and author of “Mini Philosophy”, makes philosophy accessible to everyday life;
- Joana Nobre, CEO of Crème de la Crème, a leader in the future of sustainable beauty, with work featured in Vogue;
- Natalie Turner, innovation specialist and creator of the “Six I’s” method, which empowers individuals and organizations to transform ideas into real impact;
- Pedro Santa Clara, finance professor and founder of Portugal’s first fully digital university, is revolutionizing global education;
- Oluwole Omofemi, Nigerian artist, known for having painted the last official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II before her death;
- Inês Feliciano, cultural heritage curator, reveals how the iconic Portuguese tiles represent resilience and identity;
- Simon Court, leadership coach and co-founder of Value Partnership, supports founders and executives in building high-performance teams.
Address: Convento do Beato (Marvila)
Opening times: March 1, from 8am to 7pm
Tickets: on the website