Why This Event Matters
We know the climate crisis is real. But what comes next?
TEDxLausanne Countdown is designed for people who wish to look farther and deeper, craving new perspectives, hopeful stories, and concrete solutions.
This event is a space to:
- Discover under-the-radar innovations
- Connect with inspiring people who share your drive
- Empower autonomy, deepen clarity, and grow community
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis, but hungry for action, this day is for you.
Join our event on November 1st!
Changing the Narrative, Building Hope, Inspiring Action
As one of just a few TEDx events in the world handpicked by TED to join the Countdown Anchor Program (championing and accelerating solutions to the climate crisis), we are committed to opening new perspectives, highlighting overlooked solutions, and galvanizing our local community into meaningful action.
More than a conference, TEDxLausanne Countdown 2025 is a rallying point. A festival of ideas. A space to reimagine our future and act.
Rethinking the System: A Climate of Possibility
A one-of-a-kind experience to the UNIL Amphimax campus
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location: UNIL Amphimax, Lausanne
Note that the event will be bilingual in English and French
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The Experience
🎓 Afternoon: Workshops & Discovery
Dive into interactive sessions that spark ideas and invite action, such as:
- Collaborative think tanks, roundtables & brainstorming labs
- Playful reflection on climate through serious games like Daybreak and the SDG Game
- Masterclasses on argument-building, storytelling, and more by our speaker coaches
- Systems thinking, design sprints, and eco-ideation
Plus: explore our innovation space and meet local startups, changemakers, and bold initiatives from across the region.
🎤 Evening: TEDx Talks That Shift Perspectives
Take your seat for 5–6 unforgettable talks. Each speaker brings a spark:
- Game-changing ideas and breakthrough solutions
- Systemic views that challenge assumptions
- Stories of hope, action, and transformation
We’ll also surprise you with new formats: perhaps a recycled fashion show, a filmmaker dialogue, or something you’ve never seen before.
🍻 Night: Cocktail & Connection
Stick around to meet your tribe. Our closing cocktail is more than just drinks:
- Mingle with speakers, partners, and fellow changemakers
- Engage with interactive installations and idea walls
- Discover sustainable innovations and local climate heroes
Who Will Be There?
This event is for:
- Climate-conscious professionals and citizens
- Innovators, educators, students, creatives
- People who care deeply and want to do more
Expect:
- Engaging collaboration in workshops
- Trailblazing TEDx speakers
- Meaningful conversations at the networking cocktail
Let’s Build What Comes Next
This is our moment to change the story — not just about the climate crisis, but about who we are and what we’re capable of when we come together.
TEDxLausanne Countdown 2025
Rethinking the System: A Climate of Possibility
Date
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Afternoon Workshops
(separate ticket)
Evening TEDx Talks
Networking Cocktail
Language
English & French
Location
UNIL, Amphimax
Rte de la Sorge 9,
1015 Lausanne
A Hub of Innovation and Inspiration
Here, innovation meets inspiration, and passion converges with purpose, creating a fertile ground for the seeds of transformation.
In this vibrant and dynamic environment, individuals from all walks of life converge to drive positive impacts. Our TEDxLausanne stage will welcome talks on artificial intelligence, art, economy of the environment, personal growth, gender equality, to name a few.
In this lively and dynamic environment, participants, partners and speakers will exchange ideas over a cocktail reception and networking activities.
This event is not just a gathering; it's a catalyst for change, cultivating a brighter future for our world today and laying the foundation for the one we aspire to build tomorrow.
A Dynamic Environment for Positive Impact
“Where Change Begins” sets the stage for a world characterized by progress, innovation, and lasting change. We bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and unwavering passion, fostering an atmosphere where ideas take root and actions are ignited.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be at the forefront of change. Secure your spot and join us for a day that promises to inspire, challenge, and spark the flame of transformation.
About TEDxLausanne
Since 2010, the TEDxLausanne community seeks to extend the TED experience at a regional level.
TEDxLausanne has hosted 17 events, given the opportunity to more than 100 amazing people to share their ideas through outstanding talks, thanks to the work of more than 200 volunteers and leading to hundreds of thousand views of our videos across the world.
About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Our event is called TEDxLausanne, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxLausanne event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
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At TEDx Lausanne, we hold a steadfast belief: true change begins by focusing on our immediate sphere of influence. We understand that effective systemic change is not solely an individual responsibility but a collective endeavor.
Together, let's explore the power of collective action and ignite the sparks of transformation.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED
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