Fran Hernández emphasises that this event “projects the image of a city open to knowledge and provides an opportunity for visitors and attendees to discover our commerce, our gastronomy, and the most prominent sites of La Laguna.”
Upcoming TEDxLa Laguna Event
La Laguna will once again become a meeting point for ideas, creativity, and dissemination with the celebration of a new edition of TEDxLa Laguna on Saturday, 20th June. Organised under an official TED licence and supported by the La Laguna City Council, the event will gather eleven speakers with local, national, and international prominence from diverse fields such as science, gastronomy, sport, music, communication, and entrepreneurship.
Event Presentation
The event was presented this Friday at the Casa de los Capitanes, featuring the acting councillor for Commerce and Tourism, Fran Hernández; the organiser and licensee of TEDxLa Laguna, Edgar Sabina; and the rapper, singer, songwriter, and journalist Sara Socas, one of the prominent participants of this edition.
Councillor Fran Hernández remarked that “TEDxLa Laguna is an event that perfectly aligns with the identity of our municipality—a university city, a World Heritage site, historically linked to knowledge. Bringing together figures from various fields here allows us to continue projecting a modern, dynamic, and innovative image of La Laguna.”
Impact & Opportunities
Hernández further added that “this initiative also has a significant impact on the municipality, as it attracts visitors who come to enjoy the talks and take the opportunity to explore our historic centre, shop at our establishments, and discover the gastronomic and commercial wealth of La Laguna. It’s an opportunity to showcase all that we are and all that we offer as a destination.”
This Year’s Participants
This year’s edition will feature chef Seve Díaz; sommelier and writer Meritxell Falgueras; former swimmer and speaker David Meca; singer Idaira Fernández; rapper and journalist Sara Socas; farmer and educator Sergio Rodríguez “Nito”; biochemists Elena Pérez and María Hernández-Alcalá, members of FuturLife21; astrophysicist Héctor Socas; businesswoman and free diver Amanda Negrín; and comedian and presenter Aarón Gómez.
The event once again highlights the talent from the Canary Islands and La Laguna, showcasing figures such as Idaira Fernández, Sergio Rodríguez “Nito”, Héctor Socas, Amanda Negrín, and the esteemed Sara Socas, who are leading figures in their respective fields with significant visibility both within and beyond the Islands.
Public Response
Edgar Sabina noted, “The response from the public has been extraordinary once again. We have sold out all tickets before the event, demonstrating that TEDxLa Laguna is establishing itself as a key event in the Canary Islands for anyone interested in ideas, innovation, and stories that provoke reflection and conversation.”
The organiser also emphasised that “one of the great values of this edition is the diversity of profiles participating. We will have voices from science, gastronomy, music, sport, and entrepreneurship on stage, proving that great ideas can emerge from any sector of society.”
Sara Socas’ Insights
Sara Socas expressed that “taking part in TEDxLa Laguna is a very special opportunity because it allows for sharing experiences and reflections in a different format, designed to connect with people authentically. Moreover, doing it at home, close to my community and alongside such a diverse and powerful lineup, is something that genuinely excites me.”
Event Details
The event will commence at 18:00 at the Espacio Mutua Tinerfeña and will unfold in two blocks of talks with an intermission. The programme will also feature musical performances by Josele del Pino, Vic Marín, and Jesús Darnai, along with a cocktail made from local products.
