Julius Schelstraete, ​
Licensee & Curator

Student industrial- & organisational psychology

I’m a positive thinker, always trying to make the best of a bad situation. I love thinking and talking about complex and deep topics and I’m convinced that our ideas become truly great through others. Start a conversation with me about psychology or philosophy over some Belgian beers and I’m hooked!

Ines Thiers, 
Executive Director

PhD researcher at the MiCA lab (KU Leuven)

I am a first year PhD student at the KU Leuven, specialising in salmonella infections. I don't only investigate new concepts for my own research, i also love to explore innovative ideas and learn about the world in my daily life. That's why I started listening to TED talks and how I ended up in TEDxKULeuven. In my spare time I travel as much as possible and dance and go running to clear my mind.

Alexandre Karetzopoulos, 
Operations Director

Student Electromechanical Engineering 

After my MSc in Business Engineering I decided to go ahead and continue with a MSc in Electromechanical Engineering. Passionate about innovation and technology I decided to join TEDxKULeuven because I think ideas are worth spreading ! 

Defne Kincir, 
Partnerships Director 

Student MA in Social & Cultural Anthropology 

Soon-to-be anthropologist, experienced in international communications, marketing, and project design. I love volunteering, my plants, and the sun. You can probably find me at the library or no farther than a kilometer from the faculty of social sciences!

Gilles Nivelles, 
Marketing Director

Student Communication Sciences

Communication sciences student with a professional bachelor in Marketing and Data. TEDx gives voices to a lot of topics that are not enough talked about and to share knowledge. I want to contribute to this event and leave a small mark in future generations.

Camilla Brambilla Pisoni, 
Speaker Director

Creative Copywriter & Content Creator | Freelance Translator

Creative Copywriter & Content Creator and occasional Freelance Translator. Passionate about languages (friends call me a language nerd), world literature, and writing, I graduated in 2020 with a MA in Western Literature at KU Leuven. Additional secret obsession: yoga and baking.

Danial Moh, 
Operations Director 

Student Master in Chemistry

As a future Astrochemist, Sportsaholic, Project manager and former TEDx licensee and organizer, I decided to join the TEDxKULeuven team in parallel with my Chemistry master studies at KU Leuven. TED talks and the TEDx community have had a profound impact on my life. I am passionate about sharing the Ideas Worth Spreading and creating the opportunity to learn and think about various opinions and ideas, just as I experienced at TEDx events and listening to TED talks.  

Matilda De Meurechy, 
Spea​ker Coach

Student MA in Law

Law student specialising in economic and private law and passionate art lover. The concept of creativity/creation has always intrigued me. TEDx is a space where creativity and sharing ideas is central. Being a part of TEDx  is a great way to gain more experience in public speaking by helping another as a speaker coach. 

Laura Carías, 
Secretary  

Proud Latina women, in love of customer service, music, creativity, nature and human behavior. Always thinking how to be a better human and help others to improve their ideas, that's what TEDx is about and I want to be part of it. Let's have a talk!

Seif Shehab, 
Layout Director and Speaker Coach

Student Electromechanical Engineering

Current undergraduate student in Engineering Technology at KU Leuven. Seeking to apply what I learn into real life.

Wiktoria Radecka, 
Website Designer

Student Electronics Engineering

Engineering student at KU Leuven with passion for reading novels, painting and learning in general. Strong believer that one can never be overeducated and therefore we should try our best to not only attain knowledge but also spread it.

Julius Schelstraete, Licensee & Curator

Student industrial- & organisational psychology

I’m a positive thinker, always trying to make the best of a bad situation. I love thinking and talking about complex and deep topics and I’m convinced that our ideas become truly great through others. Start a conversation with me about psychology or philosophy over some Belgian beers and I’m hooked!

Ines Thiers, Executive Director​

PhD researcher at the MiCA lab (KU Leuven)

I am a first year PhD student at the KU Leuven, specialising in salmonella infections. I don't only investigate new concepts for my own research, i also love to explore innovative ideas and learn about the world in my daily life. That's why I started listening to TED talks and how I ended up in TEDxKULeuven. In my spare time I travel as much as possible and dance and go running to clear my mind.

Alexandre Karetzopoulos, Operations Director​

Student Electromechanical Engineering 

After my MSc in Business Engineering I decided to go ahead and continue with a MSc in Electromechanical Engineering. Passionate about innovation and technology I decided to join TEDxKULeuven because I think ideas are worth spreading ! 

Defne Kincir, Partnerships Director 

Student MA in Social & Cultural Anthropology 

Soon-to-be anthropologist, experienced in international communications, marketing, and project design. I love volunteering, my plants, and the sun. You can probably find me at the library or no farther than a kilometer from the faculty of social sciences!

Jean van Tieghem, Legal & HR Officer 

Student MA in Law 

Law student specialising in private and economic law. TED talks have always been a source, not only of information, but also of inspiration for me. I strongly believe everyone should have access to qualitative educational content, which is why I joined TEDx. I love sports, whether on a ski slope or on a tennis court.

Camilla Brambilla Pisoni, Speaker Director

Creative Copywriter & Content Creator | Freelance Translator

Creative Copywriter & Content Creator and occasional Freelance Translator. Passionate about languages (friends call me a language nerd), world literature, and writing, I graduated in 2020 with a MA in Western Literature at KU Leuven. Additional secret obsession: yoga and baking.

Julian Berger, Operations & Partnerships 

Student Master of Business Administration

I am an international student at the campus in Brussels, with a passion for education and lifelong learning. Communication is often the key to any closed door, that's why I love to chat and meet new people. In my free time you find me either on the bike, in the pool or running around somewhere.

Matilda De Meurechy, Speaker Coach

Student MA in Law

Law student specialising in economic and private law and passionate art lover. The concept of creativity/creation has always intrigued me. TEDx is a space where creativity and sharing ideas is central. Being a part of TEDx  is a great way to gain more experience in public speaking by helping another as a speaker coach. 

Baptist Devos, Production Director

Student in Psychology

What I really like in life: having long and deep conversations. So, it’s no wonder I’m a huge fan of podcasts. Just as the whole team, I’m eager to establish a solid, interesting weekly podcast. I love to cycle in ‘my Flemish Ardennes’, my home-region in Belgium, known for the cobbled slopes of the famous ‘Ronde Van Vlaanderen’. Squash is my other favorite sport, ideal to let off some steam.

Naman Agarwal, Finance Director  

Student BSc in Business Administration

Naman Agarwal is a business student at KU Leuven with majors in finance. He is actively engaged in student communities and networking. He is working on promoting sustainability and sharing ideas within these communities. For him TEDx is a platform and space where people from all walks of life come together and share their ideas, experiences and knowledge. He is managing Finances at TEDxKULeuven.

Eline Swennen, Creative Team

Student Graphic & Interaction motion design

Passionate about creating images since I was a kid. This ranges from photography, to creating posters and moving images. I just love to visualise people's ideas and bring them to life, it’s like explaining things without needing words.

Maarten Van Malcot , Podcast Host

Multimedia professional

I am a multimedia professional with expertise in communication projects and experience in television and editorial work. I am passionate about sculpting stories into an inspiring video. I'll be overseeing the video and production of the event - from managing audio and video needs, photography, camera operators and the livestream.

Stefanie Van Moen , Speaker Coach

Founder & Speaker Coach at Vox Consult

Stefanie Van Moen is founder and speaker coach at Vox Consult. Passionate about voice and communication and slightly addicted to TED talks... I love to help speakers stretch their comfort zones to unleash the best speaker in them. Proud of my 2nd book-baby: ' Spreken met impact' published by Lannoo in 2020.

Dr. Syed Ali Shirazi, Speaker Coach

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

​ Dr. Syed Ali Shirazi has a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from KU Leuven. He is a social, political, peace researcher and activist. He co-founded different organisations like PhD society Leuven and PEARL VZW. He works with “Bozar” the Belgian Cultural Centre to promote religious peace and harmony by organising annual Sufi music nights. He is an expert speaker on social religious context, history and political diversity. He had delivered talks on peace, religion, Jihad and Sufi Islam at universities. He was part of International Expert Conference 1-2019 “Success and Failures in Countering Radicalization that Lead to Violent Extremism and Terrorism” at European parliament.