The moment is everything. It’s when we have the chance to make a real impact, but every moment needs fuel, a driving force that turns intention into action. That force is momentum. And right now, we’re in a moment charged with possibility; a time to spark meaningful change and amplify the diverse perspectives that can make it happen.
This is the theme of TEDxBerlin Women: Momentum - a celebration of the powerful driving force that women’s perspectives represent.
Still, women’s voices too often remain behind the curtain. In global conference circuits, women may make up around 40% of speakers in some settings, but in many high-profile or male-dominated fields, such as technology, energy, and infrastructure, that number drops sharply. This historic event celebrates the unstoppable energy of women driving progress across business, science, technology, art, and activism.
TEDxBerlin is a global stage for innovators, thinkers, and leaders. It has turned into a community where people come together to share ideas and provoke each other to see the world differently.
Now, for the first time, TEDxBerlin is shining the spotlight toward a very valued part of that community - women. “After organizing TEDxBerlin for over a decade, we felt it was time to dedicate a stage entirely to women’s voices — not just to celebrate them, but to actively amplify perspectives that continue to shape our world,” said Stephan Balzer.
Without excluding anyone, this new chapter invites everyone to listen and to think through a female perspective. It gives voice to the feminine to nuance conversations that carry big momentum.
Balzer recalls the many women speakers who have taken the TEDxBerlin stage over the years. And while their talks have been powerful and inspiring, so many stories have remained untold. “This year felt like the perfect moment to shift the spotlight, to highlight courage, creativity, and leadership in times when equality and inclusion are more than just topics — they are imperatives,” he said.
The event’s theme resonates deeply with the idea of momentum. In a time when the world is undergoing immense transformation and uncertainty, women’s voices are highlighting powerful conversations.
Historically, those voices have too often been silenced, especially when it comes to decision-making. Even today, women hold less than 30.6% of senior leadership positions across sectors.
Yet research consistently shows that diversity in leadership drives greater innovation, resilience, and impact across organizations and societies alike. By spotlighting women’s perspectives, TEDxBerlin Women embraces this shift.
Balzer’s hope is that the event will inspire both personal and collective transformation. “If just one story changes how someone thinks about their potential or the world around them, then we’ve succeeded,” he reflects.
This belief underscores the transformative power of storytelling, which is integral to the TEDx format. When woven together with women’s lived experiences, innovations, and visions, storytelling becomes a force for visibility, change, and connection.
Already a champion of innovation - the very force driving him and his agency Red Onion - Balzer envisions TEDx evolving beyond the traditional conference. He imagines intimate salon sessions, thematic dinners, and interactive studio formats that bring together thinkers, creators, and changemakers in new ways. “It’s about creating smaller, more personal moments of connection that extend the spirit of TEDx beyond the stage — into everyday dialogue and collaboration,” he explains.
The TEDxBerlin Women event on November 4th promises to be a landmark in exploring a format where women lead the conversation, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue, connection, and creativity in the spirit of the overarching TEDx format.
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The moment is everything. It’s when we have the chance to make a real impact, but every moment needs fuel, a driving force that turns intention into action. That force is momentum. And right now, we’re in a moment charged with possibility; a time to spark meaningful change and amplify the diverse perspectives that can make it happen.
This is the theme of TEDxBerlin Women: Momentum - a celebration of the powerful driving force that women’s perspectives represent.
Still, women’s voices too often remain behind the curtain. In global conference circuits, women may make up around 40% of speakers in some settings, but in many high-profile or male-dominated fields, such as technology, energy, and infrastructure, that number drops sharply. This historic event celebrates the unstoppable energy of women driving progress across business, science, technology, art, and activism.
TEDxBerlin is a global stage for innovators, thinkers, and leaders. It has turned into a community where people come together to share ideas and provoke each other to see the world differently.
Now, for the first time, TEDxBerlin is shining the spotlight toward a very valued part of that community - women. “After organizing TEDxBerlin for over a decade, we felt it was time to dedicate a stage entirely to women’s voices — not just to celebrate them, but to actively amplify perspectives that continue to shape our world,” said Stephan Balzer.
Without excluding anyone, this new chapter invites everyone to listen and to think through a female perspective. It gives voice to the feminine to nuance conversations that carry big momentum.
Balzer recalls the many women speakers who have taken the TEDxBerlin stage over the years. And while their talks have been powerful and inspiring, so many stories have remained untold. “This year felt like the perfect moment to shift the spotlight, to highlight courage, creativity, and leadership in times when equality and inclusion are more than just topics — they are imperatives,” he said.
The event’s theme resonates deeply with the idea of momentum. In a time when the world is undergoing immense transformation and uncertainty, women’s voices are highlighting powerful conversations.
Historically, those voices have too often been silenced, especially when it comes to decision-making. Even today, women hold less than 30.6% of senior leadership positions across sectors.
Yet research consistently shows that diversity in leadership drives greater innovation, resilience, and impact across organizations and societies alike. By spotlighting women’s perspectives, TEDxBerlin Women embraces this shift.
Balzer’s hope is that the event will inspire both personal and collective transformation. “If just one story changes how someone thinks about their potential or the world around them, then we’ve succeeded,” he reflects.
This belief underscores the transformative power of storytelling, which is integral to the TEDx format. When woven together with women’s lived experiences, innovations, and visions, storytelling becomes a force for visibility, change, and connection.
Already a champion of innovation - the very force driving him and his agency Red Onion - Balzer envisions TEDx evolving beyond the traditional conference. He imagines intimate salon sessions, thematic dinners, and interactive studio formats that bring together thinkers, creators, and changemakers in new ways. “It’s about creating smaller, more personal moments of connection that extend the spirit of TEDx beyond the stage — into everyday dialogue and collaboration,” he explains.
The TEDxBerlin Women event on November 4th promises to be a landmark in exploring a format where women lead the conversation, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue, connection, and creativity in the spirit of the overarching TEDx format.
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