TEDxTallinn 2025: Kõgõkogo

Sunday 2. November at 10:00 - 19:00 EET

Fotografiska Tallinn

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This year’s TEDxTallinn is titled “Kõgõkogo” — a beautiful Võro word capturing both cosmos and totality. Space is not something distant; it exists within us — we are, after all, stardust. It is a realm of paradoxes, where ideas are born, questions arise, and thoughts collide. “Kõgõkogo” is the courage to look further, think deeper, and explore the infinite.

On one day, on one stage, we bring together technology, education, and design — plus everything that fits under the universe: science, creativity, inner worlds, relationships, and the power of silence. We don’t offer ready answers, just seeds that may grow in unexpected ways. Everyone will find something: a thought that lingers, a perspective that shifts direction.

Meet some of our speakers:

  • Karoli Hindriks – leader in digital innovation, sharing a deeply personal story beyond business and tech. Talk will be in Estonia.
  • Taavi Kotka – entrepreneur and e-Residency founder, exploring how execution turns ideas into impact. Talk will be in English.
  • Silvar Muru – young engineer behind Estonia’s Moon Rover, showing how passion takes us to the stars. Talk will be in Estonian.
  • Eero Janson – humanitarian visionary, blending empathy and digital solutions to restore dignity in crises. Talk will be in English.
  • Valts Ernštreits – demonstrates how small cultures thrive when heritage meets creativity and digital power. Talk will be in English.
  • Kaupo Voormansik – developing a digital twin of Earth to understand the impact of our choices. Talk will be in Estonian.
  • Priit Salumaa – AI and healthcare advocate, exploring ways to extend healthy lifespans. Talk will be in Estonian.
  • Tarmo Jüristo – civic activist and thought leader, shaping public debate and culture in Estonia. Talk will be in English.
  • Brooke Holm – artist from USA, exploring the intersections of past, present, and future on Earth and Mars. Talk will be in English.
  • Mikael Owunna & Marques ReddRainbow Serpent explores Black queer perspectives on space using art, tech, and African cosmology. Talk will be in English.
  • Rhiannon Adam – the only woman selected for dearMoon, sharing her inspiring journey to space.
  • Mackenzie Calle – founder of The Gay Space Agency, revealing untold stories for an inclusive space age. Talk will be in English.
  • Thomas Vanz – visual artist turning the birth and death of stars into breathtaking cosmic poetry. Talk will be in English.
  • Cecilia Ömalm & Göran Östlin – a poetic journey where art meets astronomy on the TEDx stage. Talk will be in English.
  • Lauri Õunapuu & Lüü-Türr – a beloved Estonian musician, brings the ancient power of runo songs into contemporary soundscapes. Together with the ensemble Lüü-Türr, they keep the primal spirit of Estonian male folk singing alive — bridging myth, music, and memory. Talk will be in Estonian.

Join us on November 2nd at Fotografiska — let your thoughts wander to new heights, explore the unexpected, and discover ideas that linger long after the day ends.

PS! The event is bilingual; talks will be held both in Estonian and in English.

Fotografiska Tallinn • Telliskivi tänav 60a, 10412 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

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