WELCOME TO
COMMON GROUNDS!
It’s so great to have you here!
Today is about ideas, encounters, and the moments in between. Take your time, follow your curiosity, and discover where you find your Common Ground.
Use the tabs to explore each section — Schedule, Workshops, and Supporters — and click the red buttons to dive deeper into the details. Everything you need is just one click away.
Come in, explore — and enjoy the day!
Admission & Accreditation
Start your day with a coffee, pick up your badge, and arrive calmly. Our team is happy to help if you have any questions.
Enjoy fresh bread from Brotsüchtig, refreshing drinks from Gasteiner or Pedacola, homemade spreads prepared with care, and more.
Take your time and ease into the day.
09:00
Setting the Ground
Your Event Begins!
The stage lights up and Common Grounds comes to life.
Welcome to the first round of talks and performances — where ideas meet perspectives, and different voices begin to connect.
Let yourself be inspired, challenged, and maybe even surprised.
10:00 - 11:45
Speakers Session One
Our morning speakers set the tone for Common Grounds — bringing fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and stories that invite connection from the very first moment.
Lunch Break
Take a Breath. Nourish Yourself.
Before diving into conversations or workshops, take care of your basic needs. Enjoy your lunch, grab a coffee, drink enough water, and give yourself a moment to reset.
A full day of ideas requires energy — physically and mentally.
This is your time to recharge!
11:45 - 13:15
Workshops
Lunch Break | 12:30 – 13:05
Your Turn to Find Your Common Ground!
During the break, choose how you want to engage — join a workshop, meet speakers in a smaller setting, or explore a new perspective through dialogue and shared experience. Click the icon that resonates with you to see the format, language, duration, and location.
All workshops require on-site registration.
Sessions in smaller rooms have limited capacity, while Main Conference Room sessions are open to everyone. Meeting points and timing will be announced during moderation.
Choose your pause. Find your place. Join what resonates with you.
Step into Common Ground.
Explore how circular systems can shape regenerative, community-centered cities
Meet & Greet | 20 min | English
Ask what you’ve always wanted to know about TEDx talks.
Q&A | 20 min | English
An open conversation without hierarchies — with three of our speakers. Exploring power, participation, and shared responsibility
20 Seats | 30 min | English
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
Guided | 20 min | German
Opening New Grounds
13:15 - 14:45
The conversation continues. Our afternoon speakers bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and new questions into the room.
As the day unfolds, the dialogue deepens. Different angles meet, contrasts emerge, and unexpected connections begin to take shape.
Listen closely. Question openly. Let the conversation grow.
Speakers Session Two
Just when you think you’ve found your ground, new voices step forward to expand it.
Afternoon Break
Enjoy your break your way. Refresh with drinks from Gasteiner or Pedacola, enjoy gummies from Biobon or handcrafted chocolate from Pralinamo, and take a moment to recharge.
Afterwards, feel free to join one of the workshops during this break. Our team is nearby if you need support. Take your time and ease into the afternoon.
14:45 - 16:00
Workshops
Afternoon Break | 15:15–15:50
Your Turn to Reconnect!
After a full day of ideas and dialogue, the afternoon break is your time to recharge. Join a workshop, meet speakers, or take part in open discussions. Click on the icon that interests you to see the format, language, duration, and location.
All workshops require on-site registration.
Smaller rooms have limited capacity, while Main Conference Room sessions are open to everyone. Meeting points and timing will be announced during moderation.
Take a breath. Choose your space. Step back in
— and continue finding your Common Ground.
Before we speak, we listen. Discover Common Ground through music.
Music | 30 min | English
Why kids should learn to code like artists — creative, playful, and powered by AI.
Live Demo | 30 min | English
How local sand can store energy — and power the future
Live Demo | 30 min | English
Explore how circular systems can shape regenerative, community-centered cities
Limited | 30 min | German
Meeting at Common Ground
The journey continues. In this final round of talks, new voices bring clarity, courage, and closing sparks to the stage.
As the afternoon moves toward its final arc, perspectives intertwine, tensions soften, and ideas begin to settle into something shared.
Listen deeply. Reflect honestly. Notice what stays with you.
16:00 - 17:30
Speakers Session Three
As the day reaches its final movement, voices don’t just expand the ground — they invite you to carry it forward.
The Event Has Come to a Close!
Thank you for being part of Common Grounds!
We’re truly grateful you spent this day with us — for your curiosity, your openness, your conversations, and the energy you brought into the room. We hope you leave inspired, connected, and carrying new perspectives with you.
Don’t forget to tag us on social media and share your moments from today — we’d love to see Common Ground through your eyes.
We believe this event is not a conclusion, but part of an ongoing conversation with our community. If you have ideas you’d like to share, want to become part of the team, or are interested in starting a collaboration, be bold and reach out to one of our team members personally — or write to us at office@tedxlinz.at.
Until we meet again — see you next time!
Green Event
Because There Is No Planet B
Sustainability is not an add-on — it is an integral part of innovation. By organizing the TEDxLinz Conference as a Green Event, we actively contribute to environmental protection while creating a thoughtful experience for our guests. From regional, fresh food to flexible and stress-free travel options and an outstanding location, every detail is considered with care.
Some of our Green Event measures include:
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Free public transport tickets
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Organic, regional, seasonal, vegan/vegetarian, and fair-trade food & drinks
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Reusable plates, cutlery, and cups
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Minimal use of resources such as printed materials and sponsor giveaways
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Print products certified with the Austrian Ecolabel
At Common Grounds, responsibility is something we share. We thank to all partners who make this possible — and to you for being part of it!
Our Strong Partners
An event like TEDxLinz: Common Grounds would not be possible without the support of our partners. Their commitment helps us bring powerful ideas to the community and ensures that TEDx can continue to inspire, connect, and spark meaningful conversations across the region.
We are truly grateful to everyone who supports our work and shares our passion!
TEDxLinz Visionare
Our key partners who make this event possible.
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TEDxLinz Media Partners
Our media collaborators who help us amplify our message, reach new audiences, and share inspiring ideas with the wider community.
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TEDxLinz Sweethearts (In-Kind Partners)
Our generous in-kind supporters who contribute their skills, products, and services to enrich the TEDxLinz experience.
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Many hands to thank for!
In addition to the 17-person TEDxLinz team, we are supported by amazing designers, videographers, photographers, speaker coaches, and many dedicated volunteers who help give this event its unique character.
Thank you for your creativity, passion, and commitment!
Adam Montandon
Speaker Coach
Martin Dörsch
Medien Design & Visual Support
Denisa Krycnerova
Videographer
Sabine Kneidinger
Photographer
