Από τις προπονήσεις σε ένα χωράφι μέχρι τη συμμετοχή στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες, ο Χρήστος Φραντζεσκάκης μοιράζεται μια ιστορία γεμάτη πάθος, θυσίες και αφοσίωση. Μια διαδρομή που αποδεικνύει πως με πίστη και επιμονή μπορείς να φτάσεις από το χωράφι στο βάθρο. Ο Χρήστος Φραντζεσκάκης, είναι αθλητής στίβου στο αγώνισμα της σφυροβολίας. Γεννήθηκε στα Χανιά, ανήκει στον σύλλογο Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος και μέχρι σήμερα έχει καταφέρει να αποκτήσει πολλές σημαντικές διακρίσεις. Βρίσκεται στο νούμερο 13 της παγκόσμιας κατάταξης στο αγώνισμά του και από το 2019 μέχρι και σήμερα έχει λάβει μετάλλια και υψηλές κατατάξεις σε πανελλήνια, ευρωπαϊκά και παγκόσμια πρωταθλήματα, όπως και στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Πόσο συχνά μας κρίνουν για την εικόνα και όχι για τις δυνατότητές μας; Η Αλεξία Κούβελα μοιράζεται πώς κατάφερε να μετατρέψει το μεγαλύτερό της «μειονέκτημα» στο πιο δυνατό της προτέρημα. Μια ομιλία για τη σχέση με το σώμα, τη μόδα και τους τρεις πυλώνες της προσωπικής της επιτυχίας. Η Αλεξία Κούβελα δραστηριοποιείται στον χώρο της μόδας ως plus size μοντέλο τα τελευταία οκτώ χρόνια, εξασφαλίζοντας συνεργασίες με κορυφαία ονόματα και εταιρείες όπως ο Jean Paul Gaultier, η Marina Rinaldi και η Adidas, που καθόρισαν την ανοδική της πορεία. Παράλληλα, ίδρυσε το Bodé Agency, το πρώτο πρακτορείο plus size μοντέλων στην Ελλάδα, ανοίγοντας νέους δρόμους στον χώρο. Μέσα από τη δουλειά της αλλά και τη διαδικτυακή της παρουσία, αγωνίζεται διαρκώς για τα δικαιώματα των plus size γυναικών στη μόδα και για την ενδυνάμωση της αυτοπεποίθησής τους. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this energetic and inspiring talk, Donna invites the audience to reconnect with their inner child by embracing one of the most powerful tools we all possess: curiosity. Through playful audience participation and compelling storytelling, the talk explores how asking “Why?”, a question often discouraged as we grow older, can be the key to innovation, personal growth, and meaningful connection. From historical breakthroughs to everyday self-reflection, this talk reminds people that curiosity isn’t just for scientists or students, it’s a mindset that empowers us to overcome fear, navigate uncertainty, and boldly explore the unknown. Donna "BasicTaq" Walters is an award-winning founder and Executive Director of College Esports, a nonprofit focused on promoting project-based learning through video games. She is also a co-founder of the California Esports Association, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators to create sustainable, engaging, and inclusive esports and video game programs. She has partnered with organizations such as the City of Rancho Cordova, University of the Pacific, and more to develop impactful esports initiatives. A frequent speaker at national conferences, Donna shares her expertise in both esports and higher education as a speaker, moderator, panelist, and event host. Recently, she joined Folsom High School as a Computer Science teacher, using her expertise in online spaces to inspire students through career-building opportunities that connect with their interests and technology-based experiences. For more insights into her work, check out her interview on the Gamers Change Lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Winners is an Original Song by Shohini Chakraborty, written for her album "A New Begining." It is about honing the power of music to find confidence. Shohini Chakraborty is currently a senior at Folsom High School whose dream is to reach people around the globe with her music. She has been singing since she was four years old. She loves listening to artists worldwide and is often awed by different cultures and their music. She has sung in more than ten different languages and continues to explore more.Shohini is the winner of the very prestigious YoungArts 2024 in Voice - Popular category and has qualified for the 2024 All-State Honor Choir where she participated in February 2024. She also had the honor of singing the National Anthem at the Kings Game in the Golden 1 Center, the River Cats Minor league games at Sutter Health park and at the Homeless World Cup Street Soccer, 2023 at the Sac State Hornet Stadium - an international event.Shohini is also a songwriter and producer and has released an EP and two albums which are now on all music-streaming platforms. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Entrepreneurial Edge You Forgot You Had as a KidThe phenomenon of how children tend to be natural business models during elementary school tends to go unnoticed, even though it is the perfect learning opportunity. Madison Low will be discussing the behind-the-scenes nature of these children, and how they can grow into more significant, brighter futures. Madison Low is an aspiring entrepreneur who has been managing an online shop since 2019. Since then, she has become a student mentor for different pitch competition curriculums and became an officer for Future Business Leaders of America. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

"La storia storia di un'azienda nata dall'amicizia tra persone". In questo talk scopriamo la storia di un'azienda del territorio riminese che ha scelto di mettere le persone al centro, dimostrando che è possibile creare valore economico promuovendo il benessere dei propri dipendenti e della comunità. Un modello virtuoso di impresa che ispira un futuro più umano e sostenibile. Amministratore delegato di un'azienda sul territorio di Rimini. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx