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

The speech addressed the increasing role of artificial intelligence applications in our lives and their violation of personal privacy. Gökçe Gülcüler, who completed her undergraduate and graduate education in ITU Aeronautical Engineering, Koç University MBA and North Carolina MBA programs, has experience in different fields such as aviation, cyber security, risk management, social entrepreneurship and has worked in different institutions both abroad and in Turkey. Gökçe, who worked as a systems engineer in aircraft engine and missile engine design, took part in the social enterprise Ustamdan as a founder. She was selected as an entrepreneur fellow by the International Youth Foundation, Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Laureate International Network, Endeavor, ITU Core, TUBITAK, and Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation. Gülcüler, who joined the FBN-I NextGen Leadership Team in 2019 within the scope of civil society activities, is the leader of the FBN-I Podcast Project. She assumed the role of founding co-chair of the TAİDER Entrepreneurship Committee and Sports Community. 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 candid and motivating talk, Prince Sir shares his journey of repeatedly starting over from dreams of cricket, struggles with engineering, and the world of advertising, to failed startups, corporate stints, and finally building an innovative sports-tech company. Through stories of resilience, self-discovery, and bold decisions, he reveals why the first step to starting up is the hardest, how failures can be powerful teachers, and why fear of failure should never hold us back. Speaking directly to young dreamers, he urges them to embrace time as their safety net, find their true passion, and take that leap because the biggest risk is never starting at all. Prince Thomas is an ad man, marketer, and serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience across brand strategy, growth marketing, and product innovation. Having led impactful campaigns at Ogilvy & Mather, CreativeLand Asia, and as Head of Marketing at BankBazaar, Prince now serves as CEO and Co-Founder of MetaShot — a startup redefining cricket gaming through patented technology. Its flagship product, the MetaShot Smart Bat, mirrors real-world shots into a virtual game, delivering a console-quality experience. Featured on Shark Tank India Season 4 and backed by top investors, MetaShot is expanding globally under Prince’s leadership, inspiring innovation at the intersection of technology, sports, and entertainment. 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