About US
REBLOOMING
After the recent pandemic is time to leave the confined spaces behind and enter the future in full bloom. It is time to grow or develop, to move upward or forward, to return to normal shape. TEDXSHMS also takes place in the middle of spring with new life and energy.
Event Timeline:
16:15 Checkin & Welcome Reception
17:00 TEDxSHMS Start
17:05 TEDx Talk by Prof. Arturo Bris
17:20 TEDx Talk by Ms. Kathryn Medico
17:35 TEDx Talk by Mr. Karel Gaultier
17:50 Break
18:00 TEDx Talk by Ms. Nicole Brandes
18:15 TEDx Talk by Mr. Marcus Fromm
18:30 TEDx Talk by Ms. Zarifa Ghafari
19:00 Gala Cocktail
OUR Speakers

Prof. Arturo Bris
Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne. Director of the World Competitiveness Center.
Topic: The New Era of Jobs and Pay
Description: The pandemic has drastically changed our working habits, our desired jobs and what motivates us to work. I will present you with the dilemmas we will be confronted with in this new era”

Ms. Kathryn Medico
Academic & Author.
Topic: Embracing Your Inner Fool
Description: Why would anyone want to be a fool? The Fool archetype: a character who is unafraid to aim high,
to try new things and to face the unknown. Jung said that through various attempts and failures, the
Fool succeeds, while deeply enjoying life.

Mr. Karel Gaultier
One Swiss Bank, Member of the Executive Committee, Head of Wealth Management, Novelist.
Topic: how to undress from one’s banker’s suit by taking the pen of a novelist and knowingly selling one’s soul to art.

Ms. Daniela Landherr
Expert on Leadership & Talent Management
The topic: How inclusive leadership drives cultural change

Mr. Marcus Fromm
Managing Director / Partner at Accenture.
Topic: Leadership and the Metaverse: Facing the next frontier
Description: From reality to virtual and back; from cloud to AI, Digital Twins, Edge Technologies and beyond: Leaders need to continuously evolve their skill set to stay on top of technological developments and their implications on business, customer experience and the workplace. This talk will present key challenges and ideas for leaders to navigate the next frontier of hybrid physical and virtual collaboration.

Ms. Zarifa Ghafari
Economist & Human Rights Activist.
Topic: Zarifa: A Woman’s Battle in a Man’s World
Description: The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan through my own life and short biography.
Organizing Team
Program Manager at Swiss Hotel Management School, Caux, Switzerland
Volunteer Team – Master Students 2022 of SHMS
