Ma'Ma Queen 

 Lola Edo

Terence Guiamo | Moderator

TEDxAmsterdam Conversations: Embracing Queerness Beyond The Scene

TEDxAmsterdam

In collaboration with Sir Adam and Tropikali Festival

Sir Adam Hotel

An exploration of queerness beyond nightlife, bridging culture, creativity and the growing ecosystem of queer-led businesses and initiatives.Agenda:<ul><li>17:30-18:00 - walk-in</li><li>18:00-19:00 - interactive panel discussion</li><li>19:00-20:00 - drinks and networking </li></ul>As Amsterdam prepares to host World Pride 2026 for the first time, this edition serves as a timely lead-up: spotlighting the people, ideas, and movements shaping queer culture locally and globally, while setting the stage for a summer of visibility, celebration, and impact. Hosted in collaboration with Tropikali Festival, the conversation grounds itself in the community.This event marks the first edition of TEDxAmsterdam Conversations: a new event format designed to foster genuine dialogue rather than one-way listening. These smaller, more intimate gatherings focus on interactive discussion, shared perspectives, and meaningful exchange between speakers and participants. The goal is to deepen connections, spark new ideas, and create a collaborative space to reflect on culture and society, together.Sharing their voices on May 26th are Venus Bijleveld, also known as drag artist Ma’MaQueen, a non-binary, transfemme multidisciplinary visual artist who brings a distinctly political edge to performance, and Lola Edo, a DJ and community builder in Amsterdam’s nightlife and queer scene, focused on creating spaces where freedom, safety, and connection intersect. The conversation will be moderated by Terence Guiamo, Global Director of Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity &amp; Belonging (ID&amp;B) at Just Eat Takeaway.com, who is dedicated to fostering environments where people feel valued, represented, and empowered to thrive.Secure your spot to listen, question, and reimagine what queerness looks like, together.

Agenda

Walk In

Interactive Panel Discussion 

 Drinks & Networking

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