On the TEDx stage
Anna NatsvlishviliCEO and Co-Founder of Morphoses
Anna Natsvlishvili is the CEO and Co-Founder of Morphoses, driving change in the education sector through innovation and the development of soft skills. Growing up as a minority taught her resilience, agility, and the power of going beyond limits. With a background in computer engineering and a Master’s in International Entrepreneurship. Anna combines technology, leadership, and impact to redefine how young people learn and grow.
SPEAKER SESSION 1
Kick off the morning with thought-provoking talks that will spark fresh ideas and set the tone for the rest of the event.
Tobias ForsbergPublic speaker and former professional ice hockey player
Tobias Forsberg is a Swedish public speaker and former professional ice hockey player. In 2018, a serious accident during a game left him with a spinal cord injury and life in a wheelchair. Since then, he has worked as a sports commentator and columnist. Tobias now shares his journey and insights to inspire others to overcome challenges and redefine limits.
SPEAKER SESSION 2
Return energized and dive deeper into engaging talks that challenge perspectives and open new doors of thought.
Nebe AlmayahiEntrepreneur and Swedish diplomat
Nebe Almayahi is an entrepreneur and Swedish diplomat with over a decade of international experience. She has built and scaled products and services that connect cultures and industries, combining strategic clarity with an entrepreneurial drive. Nebe is passionate about transforming complex ideas into simple, actionable strategies - a skill that has guided her journey in global diplomacy and business innovation. Today, she shares not only her professional insights but also the lessons learned from navigating between worlds, showing how resilience and creativity can spark real change.
SPEAKER SESSION 3
The afternoon starts with powerful stories and insights designed to inspire and move you.
Jonathan LjungqvistSwedish Champion in public speaking, professional Adventurer
Jonathan Ljungqvist has a background as a professional adventurer, having cycled from Sweden to Tanzania and crossed Australia on roller skis. He has won a Swedish Championship gold medal in public speaking and coached several of Sweden’s leading speakers in communication. Today, he runs Miljonshowen, Sweden’s largest event for speakers, as well as the podcast Miljonpodden. At TEDx Jönköping, Jonathan will reveal how to shatter your limits by harnessing the power of relationships.
SPEAKER SESSION 1
Kick off the morning with thought-provoking talks that will spark fresh ideas and set the tone for the rest of the event.
Caitlin BeggFounder of Authentic Social, Sociologist, Harvard alumna
Caitlin Begg is the founder of Authentic Social and a sociologist. Based in New York, Authentic Social is an applied research lab at the intersection of sociology and technology. Caitlin founded Authentic Social in 2016 after writing her undergraduate Harvard sociology honors thesis on digital communication. She speaks and presents research around the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, Caitlin hosts the Progression to Analog podcast, focused on exploring a more human everyday.
SPEAKER SESSION 2
Return energized and dive deeper into engaging talks that challenge perspectives and open new doors of thought.
Petra VelzeboerCEO of consultancy PVL, and Author of Begin with You
Petra Velzeboer was born into a notorious religious cult, battled addiction and depression, and nearly lost everything before finding a way to rewrite her story. Today, she is a global voice on mental health, a keynote speaker, a business leader, and the author of Begin with You and Digital Wellbeing. From the depths of crisis to the world’s biggest stages, Petra has redefined the limits placed on her and now helps others do the same. Her work challenges old ideas about mental health, offering bold, practical ways to thrive in a world of constant change.
SPEAKER SESSION 3
The afternoon starts with powerful stories and insights designed to inspire and move you.
Jonas ByströmPrincipal Advisor at the European Investment Bank (EIB)
Principal Advisor at the European Investment Bank (EIB), where he primarily works on promoting the circular economy, especially in urban areas. Jonas has also worked on programs and projects to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans and improve the management of waste. Before EIB, he worked for many years and in many countries as an environmental and waste management consultant.
In his talk, Jonas will share his views on the many global challenges we are facing, and how and why we got to this point. He will also discuss how we could redefine limits in our life on this planet and with each other, for a more promising future.
SPEAKER SESSION 2
Return energized and dive deeper into engaging talks that challenge perspectives and open new doors of thought.
Alexander MoradCEO, JU alumnus, author, and founder of oriiion AI
Alexander Morad is a CEO, JU alumnus, author, and founder of oriiion AI and the multiple award-winning agency Bright Mind. He is one of the world’s most sought-after speakers on AI and marketing, known for his engaging and practical approach to the future of digital strategy, providing tools and workflows that anyone can implement for immediate results. Alexander is a two-time TikTok Award winner and one of Sweden’s Top 100 Speakers. He blends creativity, technology, and humor, redefining the limits of innovation and communication, and inspiring audiences on global stages such as Cannes Lions, TechArenan, InnoWave Summit, and many more.
SPEAKER SESSION 4 & OUTRO
We close the stage with one last round of impactful ideas before wrapping up together.
Riyam OjaimiPre-med student, Aerospace Medicine Researcher
Riyam Ojaimi is an Iraqi-Swedish science communicator, researcher, and founder. She is the CEO of Space Point, a company dedicated to democratizing space science and space research on a global scale. With a strong background in astrophysics and ongoing contributions to space medicine, her work connects research with communication and community. Redefining limits has always been at the core of her journey, shaping how she builds, shares, and inspires through science.
SPEAKER SESSION 4 & OUTRO
We close the stage with one last round of impactful ideas before wrapping up together.
Husein AlirezaOlympic Athlete in rowing, Cambridge Alumni, Forbes 30 under 30
Husein Alireza made history as the first Saudi rower to qualify for the Olympic Games, reaching the quarterfinals at Tokyo 2020 and carrying the Kingdom’s flag at the Opening Ceremony - all just two months after surgery for a collapsed lung. He began rowing during his postgraduate studies at Cambridge University, graduating in 2017. With rowing virtually non-existent in Saudi Arabia, he trained independently, earning regional and continental titles before founding the Saudi Rowing Federation in 2019.
In 2020 he signed with Nike and later became an ambassador for Cartier, Aston Martin F1, and the UNHCR. Increasingly active in sports diplomacy, he was elected to the Athletes’ Committees of both the Olympic Council of Asia and the Saudi Olympic Committee. His achievements secured him a place on Forbes’ 30 Under 30.
SPEAKER SESSION 1
Kick off the morning with thought-provoking talks that will spark fresh ideas and set the tone for the rest of the event.
