Η Δανάη Μπεζαντάκου μοιράζεται τις καθημερινές μεταβάσεις που βιώνει, από το ρόλο της ως μητέρα και μέντορας μέχρι την ηγεσία στον επιχειρηματικό κόσμο. Αναλύει τις προκλήσεις και τις ευκαιρίες που δημιουργούνται μέσα από αυτές τις αλλαγές, ενώ παράλληλα αναδεικνύει τα μεγάλα σύγχρονα ζητήματα, όπως το brain drain, το δημογραφικό και την ψηφιακή μετάβαση. Μέσα από τη ναυτιλία, την επιχειρηματικότητα και τη δικτύωση, παρουσιάζει τρόπους με τους οποίους μπορούμε να προσαρμοστούμε και να αξιοποιήσουμε τη μετάβαση ως εργαλείο εξέλιξης. Danae Bezantakou leads NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS in the maritime industry while also being involved in family businesses in the tourism sector, including the tourism company KEFI S.A. and the MATILDA Hotel in Zakynthos. She is the founder of the YES Forum, the first platform for open dialogue between students, executives, and professionals in the fields of Shipping and Maritime Tourism, and the author of the book titled "Towards the Sea Meria," published by Dioptra Editions. Additionally, she serves as the First Vice President of the International Propeller Club (Port of Piraeus), Director at Large of the International Propeller Club, and President of the Hellenic U.S. Alumni Association. She is also the President of iforU - Greek Mentoring Network, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs through Mentoring and Networking, and Head of the Education Team at ICC Women Hellas. 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 talk, Nikos Charalambides, head of the Greenpeace Greek office, analyzes the urgent need for action against the climate crisis. He reveals the excuses and obstacles that delay the implementation of solutions, while presenting specific proposals for changes in the field of energy, agriculture, nutrition and urban development. All in all, he encourages young people to take initiatives, challenge conventional solutions and create a sustainable future for the planet. Nikos Charalambides studied Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Meteorology and Oceanography in Paris and Athens. Active in environmental protection since 1985, he joined Greenpeace in 1992, leading the marine ecology campaign. Since 2002, he has served as General Director of Greenpeace Greece. In recent years, he has focused on Sustainable Development and has authored books and articles on environmental protection, civil society, climate change, energy, and sustainability. 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

Σε αυτή την ομιλία, ο Στράτος Στρατηγάκης, Σύμβουλος Καριέρας, μας ταξιδεύει στο δύσκολο αλλά εφικτό πέρασμα από την ακαδημαϊκή ζωή στην επαγγελματική πραγματικότητα. Μέσα από την ιστορία του Γιώργου, ενός νέου μηχανολόγου μηχανικού, ανακαλύπτουμε τη σημασία του συνδυασμού θεωρίας και πράξης, την αναζήτηση του πάθους και την αξία της επιμονής. Ο κ. Στρατηγάκης μας ενθαρρύνει να ακούσουμε την εσωτερική μας φωνή, να αναγνωρίσουμε τις αξίες μας και να κυνηγήσουμε τα όνειρά μας, παρά τις προκλήσεις. Μια ομιλία γεμάτη έμπνευση και πρακτικές συμβουλές για κάθε νέο που αναζητά την επαγγελματική του πορεία. Stratos Stratigakis is a Career Consultant with over 16 years of experience and 30 years in education. Holding a degree in Mathematics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, he has taught in both public and private institutions. Stratos specializes in career guidance, vocational education, and professional development. As a writer for 18 years, he has contributed to naftemporiki.gr, Kathimerini, and Eleftherotypia on education and career topics. He is also the creator of the Career Guide (Οδηγός Σταδιοδρομίας), an online platform for career and educational information. Stratos has led career orientation seminars for 18 years and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Career Guidance and Counseling (ΕΛΕΣΥΠ). 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

Ο Νέγρος Του Μοριά μοιράζεται τη μουσική του διαδρομή, από την εφηβική του ανακάλυψη του ρεμπέτικου μέχρι την ενσωμάτωσή του στη σύγχρονη hip-hop σκηνή. Μέσα από μια προσωπική αφήγηση γεμάτη πάθος και ιστορικές αναφορές, διερευνά τη σχέση ανάμεσα στο ρεμπέτικο και το hip-hop, δύο μουσικά είδη που πηγάζουν από την ανάγκη έκφρασης και την κοινωνική πραγματικότητα της εποχής τους. Η ομιλία του αποτελεί ένα ταξίδι από τους τεκέδες του Πειραιά μέχρι τις γειτονιές της Αθήνας, αποδεικνύοντας ότι η μουσική δεν έχει σύνορα—ούτε χρονικά ούτε πολιτισμικά. Black Morris (Kevin Zans Ansong) is a cutting-edge musical artist with one of Greece’s most successful hip-hop labels, Stay Independent (based in Greece). A rapidly rising star, he is one of Greece’s most streamed artists and an influential voice in Greek civil society. Kevin has been featured in prominent media outlets like Liberation, Deutsche Welle, Vogue Greece, and BBC. His album “THRASOS,” produced with Grammy-winner Christopher King, blends his Greek and African roots, merging hip hop with traditional Greek music. His artistic name, "Νέγρος Του Μοριά," nods to Greek history. Kevin's music celebrates identity and heritage, particularly in underprivileged neighborhoods of Athens. Recently, he ventured into acting, starring in the award-winning 2023 film Black Stone and also appeared in TV series and hosted a 2020 music show. 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

Efstathios Gavriilidis takes us on a journey into the world of mycelium, an amazing natural material with the potential to transform architecture and production. Through his personal experience and research, he reveals how mycelium can be used to create sustainable, ecological, and even edible structures. His speech is a challenge to redefine our relationship with nature and seek innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Efstathios Gavriilidis, born in Ptolemaida Greece, studied Architecture at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Guided by the concept of Homo Universalis, he explored various disciplines through workshops and seminars in Greece and abroad, focusing on natural building, traditional techniques, materiality, technology, and art. A pivotal architectural journey in 2022 deepened his interest in construction innovation. He completed his studies in May 2024 with a thesis on biomaterials and mycelium in architecture, which later led to his first scientific publication. He now seeks to apply interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary architectural practice. 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

O Νίκος Κοσμίδης, υποψήφιος διδάκτωρ Αρχιτεκτονικής, εμβαθύνει στη σύνθετη σχέση μας με το παρελθόν, εξετάζοντας τις έννοιες της μνήμης και της μεταμνήμης. Μέσα από παραδείγματα από ιστορικούς τόπους και σύγχρονες κοινωνικές πρακτικές, ο Κοσμίδης αναδεικνύει πώς η μνήμη δεν είναι μια παθητική ανάκληση, αλλά μια δυναμική διαδικασία που διαμορφώνει την κατανόησή μας για το παρόν και το μέλλον. Αναλύει τους κινδύνους της εργαλειοποίησης της μνήμης και την ανάγκη για κριτική επεξεργασία των ιστορικών αφηγήσεων, ενώ παράλληλα υπογραμμίζει τη σημασία της διατήρησης της μνήμης ως μέσου για την προάσπιση της ανθρώπινης αξιοπρέπειας. Nikos Kosmidis is a PhD candidate at the Department of Architecture Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace. He has studied Graphic Arts, European Culture, and Theology. Nikolaos has been involved in missions, committees, and events organized by international organizations, including the World Council of Churches in Geneva. He currently serves as the Communication and Public Relations Officer at the Thracian Art and Tradition Foundation and is involved in coordinating the "Actions for History, Memory, and Culture" program, aimed at promoting historical, social, and material memory through a generational approach. For his contributions to preserving historical memory, Nikolaos was awarded the “Meritorious for the Treblinka Museum” medal by the Treblinka Museum in Poland. 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