TEDx Mines Nancy: an afternoon of ideas and inspiration around the theme “Gaining Perspective”

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Artem campus in Nancy will host a new edition of TEDx organized by TEDxMinesNancy. From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the event will feature 10 inspiring talks centered on a powerful and timely theme: “Gaining Perspective.”

An event open to everyone in Nancy

Open to all — students, professionals, families, and curious minds — TEDx Mines Nancy contributes to the vibrant intellectual and cultural life of Nancy by creating a space for ideas, dialogue, and discovery.

The TEDx Talks format, recognized worldwide, highlights stories, experiences, and insights that challenge perspectives and spark new ways of thinking.

Hosted on the Artem campus, a place known for creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration, the event provides an ideal setting for exploration and exchange.

“Gaining Perspective”: a theme that resonates today

In a fast-changing world, gaining perspective means stepping back, broadening one’s view, and questioning assumptions.

Through a wide range of talks, this edition will offer diverse viewpoints — scientific, human, artistic, and socially engaged — giving everyone something meaningful to take away.

Speakers with diverse backgrounds

Among the first announced speakers:

Gabriella Papadakis, five-time World Champion in figure skating
Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
Pascal Picq, renowned paleoanthropologist
Marion Dubreuil, journalist and courtroom sketch artist
Olivia Wattinne, sailor advocating for diversity and inclusion
Octavio Bermero Valencia, former drug trafficker turned pastor
Simon Weisse, model maker for the film The Grand Budapest Hotel