Orsolya Toth-Pal
Orsolya is a visionary Founder with 10 years of experience in media and advertising. As the founder of Suntied, a forward-thinking haircare brand, and Debate Club, a popular event series, she has created spaces where people can grow, elevate their careers, and step out of their comfort zones. Through Debate Club, Orsolya has fostered an environment that not only sharpens public speaking skills but also empowers individuals to elevate their profiles and connect with like-minded professionals. Her passion for personal and professional development shines through as she continually inspires others to push boundaries and unlock their full potential.
Sunrise Sessions
Join us for a dynamic debate exploring whether sci-fi writers have a superior knack for forecasting the future compared to economists. In a session that pits ‘Dune vs. Wall Street’, we'll delve into how iconic predictions - from Orwell’s surveillance state and Gibson’s cyberspace to Star Trek’s AI visions and even forecasts in The Simpsons - stack up against data-driven economic models. This debate will enquire into questions such as, Do economists’ models falter by assuming rational behavior while sci-fi embraces chaos and creativity? Is it mere luck, or does the act of writing the future actually shape it? Are economists more influential in controlling the narrative, or do imaginative visions hold the key to future thinking? And if you had to bet on the next 100 years, would you trust an economic model or a visionary sci-fi novel? The debate will feature two teams arguing head-to-head, with a judging board selecting the winner while the audience casts their vote for the favorite performance. Get ready for an engaging clash of insights, wit, and spirited discussion that challenges the limits of data versus imagination.