Creating 
Tomorrow

TEDx CBS Cologne

About Creating Tomorrow

One step further. One extra mile. One word that changes everything. The future does not just happen. It is built by those who refuse to stay within the limits. At TEDxCBS, we believe the smallest spark can ignite the most monumental transformation. We are here to challenge the status quo, bridge the gap between "now" and "next," and redefine the world around us. This is more than a conversation; it is the blueprint for Creating Tomorrow.


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About TEDx CBS Cologne


TEDx CBS Cologne 2026:

Another inspiring event where we explore innovative ideas and lead thought-provoking discussions.

 

Date - 27.05.2026
Time - 06:00 pm
Room - Cape Town - Campus Cologne

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These are our incredible speakers for TEDx CBS Cologne 2026:

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Mustafa Tonguc
From Hub Employee to CEO: What Makes Real Career Advancement Possible

CEO and Chairman of the Board, DHL Express Germany & Austria

Growing up in Wiesbaden as the son of Turkish guest workers, Mustafa Tonguç began his career in 1997 as an operations agent at a DHL distribution centre. Today, as CEO, he is responsible for over 6,000 employees and 80,000 business clients. His journey to corporate leader without following a traditional academic path stands as a powerful testament to perseverance, initiative and the transformative power of equal opportunity.
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Andre Wiersig
What the Ocean Teaches us When Control Disappears

Extreme Swimmer and Ocean Ambassador

André Wiersig is an Ocean Ambassador and one of the world’s most renowned extreme swimmers. As the first German to complete the Ocean’s Seven, he has crossed some of the most challenging waters on the planet but his work today is less about conquering distance than about reconnecting people with the ocean. In his TEDx talk, he shares how swimming alone at night in open water changed his perspective on fear, trust and our responsibility for tomorrow.
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Adina Petre
Dare to Ask

Trauma Therapist and High-Performance Coach

Adina Petre is an Amsterdam-based trauma therapist and high-performance coach, working bilingually in English and Romanian. She helps highly ambitious people who function well on the outside while staying silent about what's really happening inside to recognise the trauma patterns hiding behind their success and build lives where ambition and inner stability meet. Her work is trauma-educated, drawing on nervous system science and a deep respect for the demands of ambitious lives. "Dare to Ask" is her invitation to move from surviving to thriving.

2025 TEDx CBS Cologne Talks

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Felix Vos, 

Leading from a Wheelchair

Despite being confined to a wheelchair from early childhood, Felix built a remarkable career and became a CEO. This talk is about things that really matter in life. It is about attitude, achievement, and caring for others. Felix combines a distinctive blend of biotech knowledge and business psychology, developed in Aachen, Germany and Edinburgh, UK. Fueled by innovation, bravery, and a strong commitment to sustainability, Felix focuses on fostering authentic relationships among individuals and between humans and animals. Being bound to a wheelchair from his earliest years in life, he made his way to becoming a CEO. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

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Adwoa Tima Awuah

From Poses to Purpose

The talk focuses on how we can drive positive change by building bridges across continents, cultures, and people. Additionally, it explores how something seemingly superficial, such as a national beauty contest, can be turned into a source of positive impact. Adwoa Tima Awuah is a Ghanaian-German social entrepreneur, speaker, and Clinical Psychology master's student. Growing up between two cultures, she focuses on identity, mental health, and representation. Adwoa continues to build bridges across continents and cultures, creating space for underrepresented voices. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

 

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Dipjyoti Deb (DJ)

How to Build Bridges

Difficult and complex situations can be managed. How? By stepping back, understanding the situation, listening to people and their emotions, recognizing individual objectives, and finding common ground. Dipjyoti Deb (DJ is the Impact Innovation Lead at Airbus in Munich, Germany, where he drives innovation at the intersection of technology, society, and sustainability. He serves on the Advisory Council of the Airbus Foundation, mentors female social entrepreneurs, and lectures on innovation at business schools. His passion lies in using storytelling to build bridges between “what is” and “what if.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

About TED

About TEDX, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.

About TED

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. The two annual TED Conferences invite the world's leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes or less. Many of these talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.

The annual TED Conference takes place each spring in Vancouver, British Columbia.


TED's media initiatives include TED.com, where new TED Talks are posted daily; TED Translators, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed. 

TED has established The Audacious Project that takes a collaborative approach to funding ideas with the potential to create change at thrilling scale; TEDx, which supports individuals or groups in hosting local, self- organized TED-style events around the world, and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.

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About CBS University of Applied Sciences

CBS is one of the leading private universities of applied sciences for business studies in Germany. Founded in 1993, it is known for providing excellent academic programs and career-oriented training to students from around the world.

With their mission statement Creating tomorrow, they bring together players in tomorrow´s world of work: They offer students an internationally oriented, practical business degree programmes with individual support. 

At CBS, students have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of bachelor's and master's programs, including International Business, Marketing, Digital Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Management, among others. All programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

One of the unique features of CBS is its focus on practical experience. The university offers various opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through internships, projects, and real-world case studies. This approach helps students to develop a deep understanding of the business world and to apply their academic knowledge in a practical context.
Furthermore, CBS has a diverse and international student body. Students come from over 70 different countries, making CBS a truly multicultural environment. This diversity not only enriches the student experience but also prepares students to work in a global business environment.

The faculty at CBS is made up of experienced academics and professionals from various industries, ensuring that students receive top-quality education from experts in their field. The small class sizes also allow for personalized attention and mentoring from faculty members.
In addition to the academic programs, CBS offers a range of extracurricular activities and student organizations, such as the CBS Entrepreneurial Club, the CBS Marketing Club, and the CBS Finance Club. These clubs provide students with opportunities to network, learn from industry professionals, and gain practical skills outside of the classroom.

 

Get to know the CBS in person

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Open Campus Night

On the same evening, you will have the chance to chat directly with our student advisory team, professors, and students, who would gladly answer all your questions. We offer you information on our Bachelor’s, Master’s MBA, and Part-Time study programmes.

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