Presence | Krists Saržants – Jazz quintet

From melodic to frenzied and back again, Krists Saržants’ jazz quintet composition artfully combines the varied but complementary tones of piano, bass, drums, saxophone and vocals and exploration of sound is a true work of art. While the soothing melody...

TEDxRiga 2019: TOGETHER | Aftermovie

Together, we become far more than the sum total of our individual selves. Together, we build on each other’s success to collectively reach our peak of potential. Together, we pool our talents to create something far greater than individually possible....

Martins Daugulis

Slow down, democracy isn’t dead yet | Mārtiņš Daugulis

Despite living in arguably the best time in history, there is an increasing dissatisfaction in democracy. But why is that? If undemocratic societies become disillusioned because of the suppression of political speech, are democratic ones being worn down in the...

TEDxRIGA 2019: TOGETHER

Together, we become far more than the sum total of our individual selves. Together, we build on each other’s success to collectively reach our peak of potential. Together, we pool our talents to create something far greater than individually possible....

Aija Paegle

Stop. Take a breath. | Aija Paegle

Doesn’t that feel better? Physical therapist and former dancer Aija Paegle takes us through the physical and mental impact of the humble breath. How it can unobtrusively carry you through your day, or do the heavy lifting when going through...

Faux-Pas-performance

Cyr wheel performance | Faux Pas: Laura Gorodko & Aleksejs Smolovs

FAUX PAS is a symbiosis of contemporary dance and circus, with delicate metaphors about the private, unseen side of relations between two people. Just like the cyr wheel, which is masterfully used to excite the imagination, relationships are stories in...

Ilze Paklone Architect

The key to self-discovery — getting lost | Ilze Paklone

Have you ever stopped to think how your surroundings have made you who you are? And how by changing your environment, you can change your perspectives on life? Architect Ilze Paklone embarked on a journey of discovery, by first getting...

Volunteer Application Form

TEDxRiga 2019 is an exciting opportunity to be a part of something truly inspirational and challenging! Take the opportunity – get involved and become a volunteer for TEDxRiga 2019

Want to speak at TEDxRiga 2019? Enter our Story Hunt contest

If you have an idea worth spreading and a story to be told, enter our Story Hunt for a chance to speak on the stage at TEDxRiga 2019. Ideas are worth sharing so don’t keep yours under wraps. Together, we’ll...

Save the date! 

Our 8th flagship event TEDxRiga 2019 will take place in exactly 8 months’ time – November 22 at the National Library of Latvia. Through unique TED-like 18 minute talks or less, a variety of 20+ speakers and performers from different fields and...