Born in Rotterdam. Rooted in curiosity. Connected to the world.
TEDx Coolhaven Women began with a simple belief: ideas can shape the future – but only when people have the opportunity to develop, share and challenge them.
Born in Rotterdam, a world port where people, cultures and perspectives have always met, Coolhaven is our haven for ideas. What started as a locally rooted TEDxWomen community is evolving into an increasingly international and digitally connected space for curious minds across generations, backgrounds and borders.
Through ideas worth sharing, meaningful conversations and human connection, we explore the questions shaping how we live, work, lead and build – and create space for new voices and perspectives to be part of what comes next.
Locally rooted. Digitally connected. Increasingly global.
Ideas Shape the Future.
Hear ideas worth sharing
Discover fresh perspectives from curious minds exploring how we live, lead, build and shape the future – across technology, health, society, work and human connection.
Connect with a globally minded community
Born in Rotterdam – a world port where people, cultures and ideas have always connected – Coolhaven is growing into an international, digitally connected haven for curious minds across generations, backgrounds and borders to exchange ideas and shape the future.
Turn ideas into connection
Leave with new perspectives, meaningful connections and questions worth carrying forward – because ideas have their greatest impact when they continue beyond the stage.
What is TEDx?
TED is a non-profit organisation devoted to discovering, debating and sharing ideas that spark conversation and drive change.
TEDx events are independently organised under licence from TED and follow TED’s global standards for speaker selection, event quality and content.
TEDx Coolhaven Women is independently organised and is not directly operated by TED.
Ready to Meet The New Builders?
Join us 9 October 2026, HAL4 aan de Maas, Rotterdam
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