The speech addressed the challenges faced by women in gaining a place in politics, a male-dominated profession, the unseen sexism in society, and the obstacles women face in social life. Filiz Ceritoğlu Sengel received her Bachelor of Law degree from Marmara University Faculty of Law in 1999. She then completed her master's degree with thesis in Private Law and specialized in Law of Intellectual and Artistic Works. She successfully passed the Trademark and Patent Attorney exams and became entitled to work as a Trademark and Patent Attorney. Sengel served as a member of the Law Commission, EU Harmonization Commission, Education, Culture and Sports Commission, Board Member and Clerk of the Council between 2009-2014. Sengel, who was a candidate for Selçuk Mayor in the 2019 local elections, became the first female mayor of Selçuk after the elections. Between 2019 and 2023, she received many national and international awards for her local development, women's economic and social empowerment, protection of cultural and natural values, tourism, agricultural development, fair and dignified social assistance projects. 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

True leadership begins within. In this TEDx talk, Geetha Shankar Subramanian explores the art of mastering the “inner establishment”, the mind, emotions, and spirit that shape how we respond to the world. She reflects on how self-awareness, discipline, and inner harmony can empower individuals to lead with clarity, resilience, and authenticity. The message emphasizes that by strengthening our inner foundation, we unlock the capacity to create meaningful change both in our personal lives and in society. Geetha Shankar is a seasoned learning catalyst, life skills coach, and communication expert with over two decades of experience across education, training, counseling, and public relations. As the founder of the Center for Communication Excellence, she is widely respected for her practical and empowering approach to personal and professional development. 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 speech addresses finding our role in life and how we can bring ourselves to the forefront in that role. Even if the opportunities life always offers us don't provide us with enough opportunities to shine, it reminds us to try again and again, without giving up, to take a leading role in that movie of life. Muzaffer Çağlar İşgören was born in İzmir on March 16, 1980. He studied at the Ege University State Turkish Music Conservatory and the Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory Opera (Voice) Department. He started his professional theater career by appearing on stage in the play Fehmi Paşa Konağı written by Turgut Özakman. While studying accounting at Dokuz Eylül University, he worked as an instructor in various theater clubs and was supported by the master theater actor Haldun Dormen during this process. In 2005, with Dormen’s encouragement, he founded Sahne Tozu Theater. Again with Dormen’s suggestion, Sahne Tozu Cep Theater, İzmir’s first pocket theater, was established within the same organization.Sahne Tozu Theater Awards were given under the leadership of İşgören in order to support theaters in İzmir. The name of these awards was changed to Bedia Muvahhit Theater Awards in 2013. 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

Efficiency without empathy leads to emptiness. In this TEDx talk, Aditya Bajaj explores how systems, whether educational, corporate, or social, often prioritize optimization at the cost of human well-being. When the soul is ignored, the result is burnout, disconnection, and decline. His message urges us to restore balance by integrating compassion, purpose, and humanity into our structures, so that progress can sustain both productivity and people. Aditya Bajaj is a purpose-driven strategist, brand builder, and marketer on a mission to create technology that empowers rather than overwhelms. With a career spanning fintech, edtech, and corporate affairs, he has led impactful campaigns, crafted resonant brand identities, and helped businesses communicate with clarity and conviction. 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

Change touches every life, just as seasons shape the leaves. In this TEDx talk, Rupam Mukherjee reflects on the human journey of transformation—how our experiences, choices, and connections paint the portraits of who we become. Through themes of resilience, diversity, and growth, he invites us to see change not as an ending, but as renewal, a canvas for both personal and collective evolution. Rupam Mukherjee is a passionate global educator, Josh Talks speaker, and world record-holding leaf artist whose work bridges creativity, resilience, and educational transformation. Hailing from Asansol, West Bengal, he currently teaches Commerce at The Sports School, Bangalore, where he integrates 21st-century skills into the classroom. His dedication to teaching has earned him numerous national and international accolades. 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

Hayaller, gerçekliğin temel taşlarıdır; onları kurmayanların dünyasında ise somut bir yaşam inşa etmek mümkün olmaz. Evren Ayna, 15 Haziran 1978’de İzmir’de doğdu. 1995 yılında Maltepe Askeri Lisesi’nden, 1999 yılında ise Hava Harp Okulu Endüstri Mühendisliği bölümünden mezun oldu. Hava Harp Okulu'ndan mezun olduktan sonra 2. Ana Jet Üssü’nde pilotaj eğitimini tamamladı ve Mart 2001'de Konya 3. Ana Jet Üssü’ne F5 savaş pilotu olarak atandı. Bu dönemde Konya Selçuk Üniversitesi'nde Halkla İlişkiler ve Tanıtım alanında yüksek lisansını tamamladı. 2004 yılında Türk Yıldızları'na seçildi ve Şubat 2014’e kadar şu pozisyonlarda görev yaptı: Numara 3 (sol iç kol) Numara 5 (sol dış kol, karşıt solo) Numara 6 (sağ dış kol, lider solo) Numara 7 (sol slot, karşıt solo) Numara 8 (sağ slot, lider solo) Numara 1 (lider) Türk Yıldızları ile 1500 saat uçuş ve 200’den fazla resmi gösteri gerçekleştirdi. Ekip için birçok yeni manevra icat etti ve gösteri koreografilerini tasarladı. Şubat 2014’te Türk Yıldızları’ndan ve Hava Kuvvetleri’nden ayrılarak Türk Hava Yolları’nda Airbus 319/320/321 tipi uçaklarla uçuş kariyerine devam etti. Kasım 2017’de Türk Hava Kuvvetleri’ne yeniden katıldı ve İzmir 2. Ana Jet Üssü'nde 121. Jet Eğitim Filosu’na öğretmen pilot olarak atandı. Hava Kuvvetleri'nden emekli olduktan sonra şu anda Türk Hava Yolları’nda kaptan pilot olarak görev yapmaktadır. Toplamda 6000 saatlik uçuş tecrübesine sahiptir. Liderlik, takım çalışması, başarı ve risk yönetimi konularında motivasyon konuşmaları yapmaktadır. Arçelik, Vodafone, Türk Hava Yolları gibi Türkiye’nin önde gelen şirketlerinde ve Hacettepe, ODTÜ, İTÜ, Hava Harp Okulu gibi üniversitelerde birçok çalışan ve öğrenciye hitap etmiştir. 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