Çocukken yazdığı bir defterde “Mimarlığın disiplinini kazanıp, moda alanında çalışan biri olacağım” demişti. Bugün bu hayalini yaşıyor. Mimarlığın ifade gücünü moda dünyasına taşıyarak sürdürülebilirlik ve yaratıcılığı buluşturuyor. Onun hikâyesi, sınırlı imkânlarda dahi disiplin, çalışkanlık ve hayal gücüyle nelerin mümkün olabileceğini gösteriyor. Kendi sözleriyle: “İçinde doğduğumuz her neyse, hiçbirisi bizim sahip olduğumuz tek şey değil. Bağlamlar bizi geriye çeker, kimliklere hapseder. Oysa özgürlük, hiçbir bağlama ait olmadan, bir flaneur gibi kaybolabilmekte saklıdır. Ve en güzel yarınlar, bu kayboluşlarda gizlidir çünkü bizi hiç düşünmediğimiz ihtimallere götürür.” Gaye İspekter, ilkokul mezunu bir ailenin çocuğu olarak küçük bir sahil kasabasında büyüdü. Voleybol kariyeri ve İzmir Kız Lisesi’ni kazanmasıyla 13 yaşında evinden ayrıldı. On yıl boyunca devlet yurtlarında, 16 kişilik koğuşlarda yaşadı;bu koşullarda sabahları montunu giyip sınıflarda ders çalışarak İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi’ni tek tercihle kazandı. Üniversite yıllarında Lead21 Fellow seçildi; sıfır bütçeyle ŞansVer projesini kurdu, Arjantin’de sürdürülebilir moda projesinde Türkiye’yi temsil etti.Kariyerinde Road Global ile Amerika pazarına açılan moda markalarıyla çalıştı; ardından Metin Gürsoy’un öncülüğünde Hermès’te görev aldı.24 yaşında ortağıyla birlikte Pentomé Studio’yu kurdu ve mimari tasarımını üstlendiği stüdyo büyük bir yatırımla hayata geçti. Bugün moda markaları için creative direction, mekân ve vitrin tasarımı, koleksiyon danışmanlığı ve prodüksiyon çalışmaları yürütüyor; aynı zamanda Amerika’da SLN Tekstil’in marka operasyonlarını yönetiyor. 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

Un viaggio nella mente di un giornalista brillante, capace di trasformare la sua memoria enciclopedica in uno spettacolo di cultura e umorismo. Un intramezzo che non si dimentica facilmente. Nicolò Casolini è un giornalista sportivo della Svizzera Italiana, noto per il suo stile brillante e coinvolgente, capace di trasformare la cronaca sportiva in uno spettacolo di sano intrattenimento. Dotato di una memoria prodigiosa e di un'ironia affilata, ha conquistato il pubblico anche oltre i confini del giornalismo proponendo cronache in perfetto equilibrio tra informazione e sano intrattenimento. I suoi interventi lo rendono una voce inconfondibile e molto apprezzata dal pubblico. Recentemente, il suo estro creativo ha trovato piena espressione con il successo di "Caracas", un progetto che fonde esperienze personali, attualità, sport, cultura e satira, diventato rapidamente un fenomeno di culto nella regione. 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 speaker's journey into medicine, initially driven by a pragmatic desire to provide a better life for his parents in post-Communist Romania, evolved into a quest to become an expert liver and oncology surgeon. His competitive mentality—honed through volleyball and academic rivalries—was fundamentally tempered by a personal experience with his father's oncology treatment, which instilled in him a deep, innate sense of empathy for patients. Bogdan Moldovan is a discreet yet visionary leader in Romanian medicine. A specialist in general surgery and renal transplantation, he built a center of excellence in Brașov with international partners like Prof. Gilles Mentha, placing Romania on Europe’s transplant map. A UMF Târgu Mureș graduate with training in France and Switzerland, he returned home to prove top medical standards can thrive beyond university hubs. Leading the Renal Transplant Center, he bridges the public system with modern innovation. Known for combining surgical skill with empathy, he listens, explains, and reassures, restoring the doctor-patient relationship as a foundation of healing. Modest and rigorous, he trains new generations and drives change in a system resistant to it. ? His belief: medicine is not just about organs—it’s about people, teams, and trust. 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

This talk is about the profound impact of our voice on communication, arguing that our current voice is not our natural one, but merely a set of learned habits acquired early in life. The speaker demonstrates how different speech patterns—from a monotonic, "dead" voice to an overly soft one—fail to convey value, emphasizing that the audience reacts not to the words, but to "what they feel when we pronounce the words". Teodora Mețiu is a warm and powerful presence in the fields of alternative education, transformational coaching, and the art of communication through words, voice, and movement. She has created personal development programs for women, teenagers, educators, and emerging leaders — offering spaces where authenticity, vulnerability, and trust can truly flourish.With a strong background in television, government communication, and public speaking, Teodora guides people through journeys of inner reconnection and conscious expression. She is the founder of Romania’s first School of Oratory, where more than 5,000 people have learned to express their ideas clearly, discover their authentic voice, and build confidence in their personal presence.Working at the intersection of emotional intelligence, conscious voice, and personal leadership, she brings to each process a rare combination of gentleness, clarity, and the courage to be yourself — with both light and shadow. 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

This talk is about the destructive power of silence in the face of abuse, injustice, and corruption. It urges people to use their voices—to speak up, intervene, and support victims—because change begins when one person chooses not to stay silent. After more than 15 years in television, she chose to dedicate her voice and energy to causes that truly change lives. She is an expert in meaningful communication, empathetic storytelling, and social mobilization. Melania has built bridges between those in need and those who can help — not just through words, but through action.Deeply curious about human nature and what makes people say “yes” to challenges, she continuously explores the intersection of emotion, action, and community. When she’s not speaking about hope, she’s actively bringing it to life. 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 speaker presents vulnerability as her favorite, and deeply personal, subject, emphasizing that it is the "real space where we meet" and the only path to true liberation and human connection . By choosing to be completely honest and present her own physical manifestations of social anxiety—a decades-long struggle—the speaker demonstrates a reparative act of self-acceptance and refuses to yield to the pressure of appearing perfect or prepared. She argues that avoiding vulnerability through attack or retreat is a biological response learned from a fear of being alone, leading to isolation in relationships; instead, expressing true feelings like "I need you" acts as a "map of the relationship," allowing one to find reciprocal connections. Ultimately, she offers a challenge to the audience: replace the meaningless social answer of "good" with a more real emotional response—a "key that opens the heart"—to foster greater truth and connection in their daily lives. Florența believes in the power of awareness, gentleness, and presence. Her work is dedicated to emotional healing and to creating a more conscious world — one where people live more in tune with themselves and with one another.In her practice, she blends psychotherapy with deep introspection and meditation, supporting authentic transformation — a journey from mask to essence.? “Healing doesn’t mean becoming someone else, but remembering who you are.” 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