Talks

What is authentic sustainability? What does business look like in the new economy? How do your company’s values shape the world we live in? Why is slowing down the first step to solving the climate crisis? These are some of the topics I explore in talks, interactive sessions and programs.

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TEDx University of Groningen

You hear a lot about sustainability and purpose, but if we want to make real impact, we need to understand where purpose comes from and how it is expressed in the products we design and the businesses we build.

 

AMUSE CONFERENCE 2022

An updated version of my TEDx talk for the Amuse Conference, hosted by Crafthub in Budapest with new examples, some more theoretical elaboration and a Q&A at the end.

 

Replenish earth Interview

At a time when brands are trying to catch their audience's attention and make profits after a pandemic, how can designers retain the brand's focus on sustainability? Is sustainability the trending marketing tool for brands and large scale industries that have a tremendous negative impact on the environment?

 

Sustainable Brands Conference San Diego

In 2012 I was invited to share the story of OAT Shoes, the world’s first biodegradable shoes that bloom. We had just launched a year prior when I found myself sharing a stage with executives from CNN International, BMW and Chipotle.

 

SMART & DIRTY Design SYMPOSIUM Zürich

After my talk, Michael Braungart raised his hand. The infamously critical co-founder of Cradle to Cradle, wanted to comment on my story. I held my breath as he started to speak: “I want to say, this is.. an example of what I mean. This is the future. My compliments, well done.” I sighed, smiled and mumbled a perplexed ‘thank you’.

 

Strawberry Earth Academy

The Strawberry Earth Academy was "...an international academy for experienced fashion and design professionals. Frontrunners of both Industries team up with research institutes to create sustainable innovations that can be applied sector wide." This video was an introduction of the founding fellows.

 

TEDx University of Groningen

Amuse Conference Budapest

Smart & Dirty Design Symposium Zurich

European Business Association Innovation Day Kiev

Reflect Festival Cyprus

Business Reporter’s SupplyFest London

Sustainable Brands London

Sustainable Brands Istanbul

UWC Atlantic College Wales

FutureNow Conference Bratislava

Unilever Supply Chain Strategies Zurich

Tony Chocolonely Breakfast Sessions

Sustainable Brands San Diego

Salterbaxter London

IndieBrands #1 Amsterdam

Biobased Economy Conference The Hague

Fuck Up Nights Amsterdam

Fuck Up Nights Cambridge University

Green Filmmaking Competition Netherlands

Amsterdam Fashion Institute

Dutch Design Week Eindhoven

McKinsey & Company Amsterdam

Beco Sustainable Hero / Ernst & Young