TEDxPrague 2024: Metamorphosis

About the Event

Who can say that a two-time Grammy-nominated producer made music for their event? Or that the choreographer of the Czech National Theater will create a special choreography for this event? We can! Be prepared to be amazed! Btw, the name of the choreography is Boys a Bug. Curious? See for yourself on November 23 in Nová Spirála.

Venue

Nová Spirála, pražské Výstaviště
Výstaviště 170/00
Praha 7, 170 00

Transformation is an integral part of human existence.
We are constantly changing—ourselves, our surroundings, society, technology, the world around us. Sometimes change is natural and subtle; other times, it strikes us like a bolt from the blue. Some changes we welcome with open arms, while others force us to reconsider everything we’ve believed in so far. One thing is certain: changes are happening faster than ever before. Technology is altering the way we work, communicate, and think.
How do we cope with these changes? How do they affect us? And can we ever predict them?
Join us in seeking answers to these questions, so that together we can understand the world a little better—or perhaps even gain a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Host:

Daniel Stach

Hyde Park Civilization presenter, water slalomer, popularizer of science

Program

You can look forward to 8 inspiring speakers, amazing performers and enriching networking including great refreshments.

Translation will be available. From Czech to English & from English to Czech.

Open doors & registration

13:00
Start

14:00
Carmen Rizzo

Record producer
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From a maintenance worker at Westlake Studio in Hollywood to a Grammy-nominated producer. Now that's a transformation! Carmen's portfolio includes projects with artists such as Seal, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, and Pete Townshend of The Who. He has also collaborated with renowned producers like Trevor Horn, Rob Cavallo, and Don Was. After moving from Los Angeles to Prague, he now runs his own music label, Electrofone Music. Do you know the closing theme for the game Uncharted 2 on Sony PlayStation? That’s his work too.
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Tomáš Jungwirth

Physicist & professor
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What will be the principle behind the chips of the future in the automotive industry, AI applications, robotics, and more powerful computers? To give us a glimpse into a possible revolution in information technology, we hear from Tomáš Jungwirth, head of the Spintronics and Nanoelectronics Department at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences and a professor at the University of Nottingham in the UK. In addition to being a co-author of dozens of patents, he and his team confirmed the existence of the spin Hall effect, which has the potential for use in modern electronics.
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Barbara Paldus

Scientist, investor, visionary and entrepreneur
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Barbara promotes the idea that less is more with her products, but otherwise, she goes all in. She holds over 50 patents, speaks five languages fluently, and has a PhD from Stanford University tucked away in a drawer. One of her companies developed technologies for detecting greenhouse gases to monitor climate change, while another created biotech equipment for cancer treatment and cell therapy. Can new technologies be a tool for transforming highly specialized medicine into a more holistic one? That’s something we’ll consider with Barbara as well.
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Mentalist

Manuel Luarte
Break

15:15–16:15
Matt Field

British Ambassador in the Czech Republic
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Ambassador Matt Field OBE, a career diplomat and the British Ambassador to the Czech Republic, has undergone a transformation not just once, but multiple times, across continents, cultures, and identities. Having spent over two decades navigating the process of integration in eight different countries, he is well-placed to offer answers to a range of questions: How can we approach the unknown without fear, and even with curiosity? How can we embrace the new while shaping our own path? And what does success look like in a changing world?
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Daniela Špinar

Theater director, actress, and writer
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After graduating in acting and directing from the Department of Drama at DAMU, Daniela guest-starred at numerous theaters in Prague and the regions. She was briefly engaged at the Vinohrady Theatre, where her most famous production, Woyzeck, was created. She spent eight seasons as the artistic director of the Drama Company at the National Theatre (ND). During this time, she developed her own voice as a playwright, directing not only classical works but also a number of her own adaptations and text collages. To date, she has directed nearly seventy productions across various genres, earning numerous awards. She has returned to acting and is writing a book. Currently, she is going through a personal transition and advocates for the rights of trans people.
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Art performance

Slam poetry – Tim Postovit & Matěj Plachta
Robert Rosenberg

Entrepreneur and sports coach
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The name Rosenberg is automatically associated by many of us with the world of adult films. Today, the former icon of the adult film industry was one of its most prominent figures in both the Czech Republic and abroad. Robert wanted to move beyond the role of an actor and gain control over the projects he worked on. As a result, he founded his own production company and eventually became a successful entrepreneur. His mindset underwent a transformation, and after ending his career in the film industry, he turned to sports. He now organizes self-defense courses and trains boxing and fitness, including for individuals with autism and wheelchair users. He openly shares his personal and professional journey, inspiring those around him to have the courage to embrace change.
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Break

17:30–19:00
Dance performance

Fraser Roach, Jakub Raška & Romina Contreras
Amálie Kosová

Student and model
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Some transformations can shuffle the cards. It all depends on how we approach them. After years of treatment and surgeries due to a rare sarcoma, Amálie Kosová lost her arm. Despite these events, she remains positive and continues to pursue her dreams. She is learning to live with a bionic arm and is involved in modeling, where she breaks down myths and inspires others. After graduating from high school, she doesn’t yet have a clear plan, but she dreams of gaining experience abroad, which would offer new perspectives and opportunities. Her story is proof that even the most challenging life obstacles can give us inner strength and the courage to change the world around us.
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Radka Salcmannová

Visual artist
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Radka's journey from the village of Červený Hrádek to American success was filled with chance, risk, and hard work in developing her talent. Her path first led her to New York, where she founded her own studio, R/S Visual Thing. Working with one of the most prominent visual artists of the turn of the century, Matthew Barney, helped her establish herself in Los Angeles. Her unique masks caught the attention of well-known celebrity designer dealer Rodney Burn, and her costumes for experimental videos drew the attention of the organizers of LA Fashion Week. With her fashion show, she made it into the TOP 3 fashion designers selection. According to the renowned magazine Modern Painters, she is among the "25 artists to watch."
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Ritual

Michaela Cmíralová & Jakub Cerulík
The end & Afterparty in Mama Shelter

20:30

Performance

Terezie Kovalová

Violoncellist, singer and model
Manuel Luarte

Mentalist
Tim Postovit

Slam poetry
Matěj Plachta

Slam poetry
Fraser Roach

Choreographer, filmmaker and dancer
Jakub Raška

Demisolist of National theatre Ballet
Romina Contreras

First solist of National theatre Ballet
Michaela Cmíralová

Psychologist, psychotherapist
Jakub Cerulík

Somatic coach, facilitator, choreographer

Side activities

You can choose from 3 different types of activities. The first are guided activities from our partner organizations, such as:

Nadace České spořitelny – Skoala
Skoala helps primary school teachers teach financial competencies. In addition, it offers a beautifully designed, clear, and intuitive environment, using videos and gamification elements that are attractive to today's children.
The activity will take place in the space between the catering hall and the small hall.

Photography
In the area behind the entrance, you can have your photo taken and don’t forget to tag us on social media (@tedxprague)!

Zálohujme
Visit the Zálohujme station, where you can learn how to properly sort and deposit packaging. The activity takes place in the small hall.

NaBOSo.cz and Kinisi
Find out the condition of your feet at the NaBOSo.cz station under the seating area, or learn how to stand correctly from a physiotherapist from Kinisi.

Kashitu School Project
Locally, bricks are being made for a new school in Zambia, and you can meet the project leaders downstairs under the stage.

Transparent
The Trans*parent organization advocates for the rights and positive social change for transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. The association was founded in Prague in the spring of 2015 due to the need for mutual sharing of information and experiences, as well as changes in policy regarding the equality of transgender people. Trans*parent seeks to promote understanding and acceptance of trans, non-binary, and intersex people on both a social and legislative level.

Kokoza
Kokoza raises awareness about composting and urban or office gardening. Thanks to them, not only composters are created, but also community gardens where, in addition to vegetables, new relationships are cultivated between neighbors or coworkers. You can make seed bombs with them – magical balls made of clay, compost, and selected seeds.

Get a Tattoo
Right next to the upcycling area, you can get a flash tattoo from tattoo artist Katya Shuman. It’s another way to undergo a transformation at today’s event.

Interactive Decorations – You can also enjoy the interactive decorations scattered around the space of the Nová Spirála.

Beáta Brosková – Sketchnoting
Throughout the evening, Beáta Brosková will visually record the talks, which you will find in the space under the seating area. You can already find visual representations of ideas from the speakers in the first block.

Stories from the Older Generation
Thanks to the Paměť národa project, you can listen to stories from older people about what the world was like in their time in the main hall.

Transformation Slideshow – Fotojatka
In the small hall, you can view photos on the theme of transformations, provided by the Fotojatka festival. We have copyright on the collections thanks to Lékaři bez hranic. If you enjoy the slideshow, you can contribute to their collection and help change the lives of people affected by a disaster.

Mirror of the Past
Throughout the space, you will find 10 spots where you can vote on your opinion or perspective on various topics. In the second break, we will reveal how the Czech population answered the same questions in the past, and we will observe what has changed and what hasn't.

Networking activities: Lastly, there are activities to help you get to know the other participants better.

Bingo about changes
Join in a bingo game where you try to find someone at the event who has gone through a significant career change or overcome a personal challenge. It’s a great networking opportunity. Look for the QR code on the screens.

Get Moving
Since we spend a large part of the event sitting, it’s great to stretch a bit – look for signs on the walls!

Tickets

Regular tickets: 1980–2280 Kč
VIP: 4 980 Kč
Students and eldery (65+): 1080 Kč
Teachers: 1280 Kč
Disabled: 1180 Kč (The disabled person has one companion for the price of the disabled person.)

Tickets can be purchased via GoOut.

Become a TEDxPrague Supporter! If your company buys at least 5 tickets, you will get the TEDxPrague Supporter status. What does this mean? WEe will thank you at the event, inclusion among the supporters on the event website and "thank you post" on our social media channels.
Are you interested? Write to us: podporuju@tedxprague.cz.

What is included in the VIP tickets?

Premium seating
No queue at the cloakroom
More choices of refreshments
Access to the VIP lounge where it's possible to meet the speakers
Opportunity to attend the stage rehearsal
Gift of TEDx merch

Discounts
After seat selection, it is possible to apply student, senior, and teacher discounts (limited to 100 tickets per category). Student and pensioner entries will be subject to valid IDs being presented on entry.

Contact e-mail: metamorphosis@tedxprague.cz