Tech in Warfare Tech in Warfare 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

Horia Tecău, a Romanian former professional tennis player and three-time Grand Slam champion! With victories at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open, Horia has faced both triumphs and challenges throughout his career. He will share his journey of perseverance, self-belief, and the drive to push past doubt to achieve success. Horia Tecau is a former tennis professional, triple Grand Slam champion in doubles, silver medalist at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, together with Florin Mergea. Reached the No. 1 ATP team rankings in 2015, after winning The Masters. Horia won 38 titles in his career, including the mixed doubles title at the 2012 Australian Open, 2015 Wimbledon and the 2017 US Open. Horia is a national ambassador for UNICEF Romania and he is the first Romanian tennis player to write a children’s book - 'Life in tennis rhythm'. 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

Unemployment due to Technology Unemployment due to Technology 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

We are honoured to have Flavia Popa, Secretary General of BRD – Groupe Société Générale, as a guest speaker. A lawyer by profession and a banker with over 20 years of experience, Flavia will share her journey of overcoming doubts to achieve her dreams, offering invaluable insights to our students. With more than 20 years of experience in the Romanian financial-banking system, Flavia has been, since 2012, the Corporate Secretary of BRD Groupe Societe Generale. In this capacity, she coordinates various areas such as internal and external communication, activities in the area of CSR, public affairs and sustainability, corporate affairs, as well as activities that involve a holistic approach to the various types of risks that a systemic bank manages. She acts as a trustee in different organizations such as Fundatia9 or CCIFER. She is passionate about nature and communities and is involved in projects aiming to positively impact these areas. She graduated from Law School and followed different programs in banking, psychology, law, business - MBA Seattle University or Insead, but also in diversity&inclusion - Diversity Charter or climate change. 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

We are honoured to welcome Ada Condeescu, award-winning actress and Ambassador of Hospice - Casa Sperantei, who has earned the BERLINALE SHOOTING STARS Award and the Heart of Sarajevo Award. She will share her inspiring journey of overcoming self-doubt to achieve success in the film industry. One of the best actresses of her generation, Ada Condeescu made her debut in the feature film If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle, winner of the Silver Bear at the Berlinale. Other leading roles and acting awards followed at international festivals. For her role as Veli in LOVERBOY, directed by Cătălin Mitulescu, the actress won one of the most important European awards, Shooting Stars, at the Berlin Film Festival, as well as the Heart of Sarajevo award for Best Actress at the Lithuania Film Festival. In theater, she has performed alongside Horațiu Mălăele, Constantin Cojocaru, and Marian Râlea, as well as with younger colleagues such as István Téglás and Tudor Istodor. 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

We are proud to have Charlize Maalouf, CSB Year 11 student, Singer, Actress, and Sanremo Junior Finalist, take the stage to share her journey. She will discuss how she pushed past self-doubt to chase her dreams in the performing arts. Charlize was a finalist at Sanremo Junior and won the silver medal at the World Championship of Performing Arts in the USA. More recently, she was the only child from outside the United States selected for a prestigious Broadway training program. Following this experience, she took the stage with another solo at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. Charlize has played leading roles in major children's musical productions, including School of Rock, The Sound of Music, Annie, and Madagascar. Her competitive achievements include 1st place at the Cezar Ouatu Festival and FICCO, further solidifying her status as one of the most promising young performers in Romania.With an impressive resume at such a young age, Charlize continues to shine as a multifaceted artist, combining passion, dedication, and exceptional talent in every performance. 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