Emerging Tech Emerging Tech 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 Gilles Ballot, CEO of Carrefour Romania, deliver his inspiring keynote on how he transformed doubts into successes. With over 14 years of experience in the retail sector, he brings valuable insights into leadership, perseverance, and achieving one’s ambitions. In February 2024, Gilles took over the leadership of Carrefour Romania as CEO. In this role, leveraging his extensive expertise accumulated over the years, he is dedicated to meeting customer needs and strengthening Carrefour's position as a market leader in Romania. Before joining the Carrefour Group, Gilles began his career in Romania, working at Danone. He also held key roles in other companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Boston Consulting Group. In addition to his professional skills activities, Gilles loves foreign languages, expanding his knowledge of new languages in every new country he has worked in. He is also fluent in Romanian, alongside French, English, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch and Polish. In his free time, he likes to explore the country, learn about the history, the lifestyle and economic situation, as well as to discover its beauty and to connect with its culture and people. 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 excited to welcome Luka Zivkovic, Co-founder & CCO of bonapp.eco, who is dedicated to making our world more sustainable. Luka will deliver a thought-provoking talk to our students and staff, inspiring the next generation of changemakers. Luka is a French-Croat entrepreneur committed to combating food waste in Central and Eastern Europe through bonapp.eco. Before co-founding bonapp.eco, he contributed to various projects in the local HoReCa industry, including Bucharest Coffee Projects and Zece La Rece. His passion for specialty coffee, culinary experiences, and sustainable living inspired him to create bonapp.eco—combining expertise, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to make a positive social impact. With a multicultural background rooted in his heritage and enriched by his travels to over 60 countries—including many off-the-beaten-path destinations—Luka brings a global perspective to his work. A risk-taker at heart, he always ensures that every decision is backed by solid risk-assessment methodologies. 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

Cyber Security Student speaker 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

يحاول العرض مناقشة مفردة البيت من سياق غزيّّ مثخن بالحروب، وبحقيبة الطوارئ التي تختزل البيت. كما يناقش مفردة النزوح من خلال علاقتها بالتقسيم الاستعماري لقطاع غزة بين الشمال والجنوب وما ترتب عليه من تهجير قسري للفلسطينيين من الشمال ) أي محافظة غزة ومحافظة شمال غزة( إلى الجنوب) أي المحافظة الوسطى ومدينتيّّ خانيونس ورفح(. ويأتي ذلك أمام مساءلة المقدرة اللغوية على التعبير عن النزوح القسري والتحاف الخيم أو الشارع أمام الحلم بالعودة إلى البيت ) الدار( بالعامية الفلسطينية. وفي ذلك يتناول العرض سير النزوح القسري عبر شارع صلاح الدين “الممر الآمن” ومن ثم الحلم بالدائم بالعودة إلى الشمال انطلا ق�ًا من تبة النويري في شارع الرشيد. إضافةًً، للمحافظة على الذاكرة التخييلية لحفظ البيت كحالة وصورة مكتملة للشوق رغم تعذر ترجمته تعبيرًًا لغو ي� اً في خضم الإبادة، وانطفاء خدر النجاة من القصف بعد وقف إطلاق النار. سيحاول العرض فهم أبجدية البيت للغزيّّ كجزء من وجوده التعبيري البصري والشعوري على حد سواء أمام مخاض الإبادة المركب. Palestinian poet from Gaza City and a researcher in visual arts and comparative literature. She earned her **bachelor’s degree in English from Al-Aqsa University – Gaza and completed her master’s degree in comparative literature at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies after receiving the Academic Merit Scholarship.She has published **two poetry collections**, *"I Trace My Steps"* and *"Because I Fear Memory"*, both in Gaza, in addition to her **short story collection**, *"Timing"*. Her upcoming poetry collection, *"Faces"*, will be published soon in Amman. This collection portrays a **mosaic of Gazan Palestinian life**, weaving together the seasons of war, survival, and identity. 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

كبرت وأنا أعشق الكتب والقراءة. ساعات قصص من قبل النوم مع أمي وجدتي كونت لدي الفضول للمعرفة والقراءة والبحث عن المزيد بين الكتب. أؤمن بأن إضاعتنا لهذه الساعات الجميلة أدت لخسارة الجيل الجديد لمتعة وشغف القراءة والاطلاع. Dr. Fatima Al-Suwaidi holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Grenoble Ecole de Management, a Juris Doctor (JD)from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, a Master's in Risk Management from New York University, and a Master's in Business Administration from Qatar University. She is passionate about books and reading. 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