TEDxLa Laguna is an event that shines a light on ideas born from what is close, authentic, and rooted in identity. Hosted in the UNESCO World Heritage city of La Laguna, in the Canary Islands, it brings together people with powerful stories, transformative ideas, and voices that connect with the world through a local, human, and creative lens. A space to reflect, feel, and discover how small things can lead to great change.

Espacio Mutua Tinerfeña
Calle Nava y Grimón 6
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38201
Spain

Ángela Delgado

Agricultural entrepreneur

One of the strongest and most recognized voices in the primary sector on the Canary Islands, Ángela Delgado is an agricultural entrepreneur based in San Miguel de Abona, where she promotes projects that combine tradition, sustainability, and agri-food innovation, such as Lacasmi, Mojos Labuelaflora, and Nivarina. Her commitment to the Canary Islands' countryside, local produce, and generational renewal have made her an essential reference for understanding the challenges—and opportunities—of the rural world.

Carlos González

Specialist in artificial intelligence and digital transformation

A specialist in business strategy, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, he is currently Director of Strategy and Data at Cajasiete, where he promotes projects that combine technology, innovation, and people. He is also Head of AI at the General Council of Economists of Spain, a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of La Laguna, and Co-director of the Cajasiete Chair of Big Data, Open Data, and Blockchain at the same institution, among other responsibilities. He has just been awarded the Training and Talent Development Award at the 10th Canary Islands Human Resources Excellence Awards. This recognition reflects his commitment to applied training and talent development in organizations.

Jessica Portillo

Lecturer and scientific communicator

Behind an impressive career as a promoter of holistic health, active cellular nutrition, and natural medicine, lies a story of love, courage, and transformation. Jessica Portillo didn't just study to help others. She did so to save her son, Eidher. Faced with a devastating diagnosis—a genetic malformation unique in the world—she began a process of training and tireless research, allying herself with international experts and forging her own path based on evidence, experience, and hope.

Kike Pérez

Humorist

Kike Pérez is much more than a comedian. He's a voice that connects us with the everyday, that transforms the simple into the extraordinary, and that, between bursts of laughter, also invites us to reflect. From Lanzarote, his homeland, he has toured stages across the country, filling theaters, thrilling audiences with his stand-up comedy, and sharing his unique take on life. We've also seen him shine in Radio Televisión Canaria's New Year's Eve specials, where it's become a tradition to see out the year with his wit and emotion.

Medina Brothers

Owners of Zulay Bakery

Rubén, Bryan, and Aday Medina represent the third generation to lead Zulay Bakery and Pastry Shop, a family business founded in 1937 in Fuencaliente, La Palma, by their great-grandfather, Eladio Santos. With over 80 years of history, they have transformed the original small bakery into a company recognized throughout the archipelago, with a presence in La Palma and Tenerife. Their approach combines artisanal tradition with innovation, using local ingredients such as yellow sweet potatoes, Puntagorda almonds, and Fuencaliente Malvasia in their creations. This commitment to local produce and quality has earned them recognition such as the DIR Bakery Star, which recognizes the best bakeries in the country.

Michelle Calvó

Actress

Can you imagine what a Canarian actress who has worked on Netflix and Amazon Prime, and who also shines in national film and television, can tell? Michelle has participated in productions such as Entrevías, Desaparecidos, Punto Nemo, and even the legendary competition show Grand Prix, where she has demonstrated her versatility and connection with audiences.

Oliver Pérez

Coach, consultant and teacher

For nearly 20 years, he worked for large multinationals such as Danone, where he led strategic teams and projects. Today, in his roles as an executive coach, consultant, and teacher, he guides people and organizations through real and sustainable transformation processes. Born in Tenerife, Óliver shares a story marked by humility, purposeful leadership, and the conviction that only authenticity can generate lasting impact.

Óscar Herrera

Sports journalist

You probably recognize his voice... and it's no coincidence. Óscar Herrera accompanies thousands of listeners every day on the airwaves and has become one of the most prominent figures in the Canary Islands radio scene. With more than 30 years of experience as a broadcaster, he has developed his career at stations such as Onda Cero and Radio Club Tenerife (Cadena SER), where he is one of the most recognizable voices on the top-rated program Radio Club Deportivo, with more than 19,000 daily listeners according to the General Media Study.

Verónica Zumalacárregui

Journalist, presenter and influencer

Journalist, presenter, and tireless traveler, Verónica Zumalacárregui has turned gastronomy into a powerful tool for telling stories, building bridges between cultures, and moving us through everyday life. She is the creator and face of "Me voy a comer el mundo," the successful Canal Cocina program broadcast in more than 20 countries. Beyond each dish, Verónica connects with people, their traditions, and their ways of life with a human, sensitive, and deeply curious perspective. Her love of travel led her to write the book Around the World in 15 Women.