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

The end times dominate our culture, visions of apocalyptic worlds that consume our media cycle upon the onset of the most recent catastrophe–whether it be the newest drastic effect of climate change or the newest global conflict. However, this obsession with the end times is not only unhealthy but actively detrimental to our progress towards fixing these challenges. Ever since building his first bottle rocket in third grade, Ankit has been a highly dedicated student researcher and education advocate. Aiming to help build and train the next generation of thinkers, scientists, and innovators through outreach and advocacy, he works to bring tutoring and mentorship to under-funded communities via his organization the Youth Research Initiative, which has reached 52k+ people around the world. As a youth researcher, he explores the furthest frontiers of the observable universe–receiving notable accolades, including a Grand Prize at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the Davidson Fellow scholarship, and being a Broadcom MASTERS Top Award winner. Both his scientific tutelage and research work towards his central goal–to help explore the terra incognita beyond the world’s map of knowledge. 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

Cleared the UPSC in her first attempt, Dr. Archana Keerti Chowdhary walked away from the IES not out of defeat, but to forge a quieter revolution.By mentoring 2-3 future civil servants annually, she discovered that true leadership isn’t about wearing the uniform; it’s about multiplying change through those who do.In this talk, she reveals how rejecting a prestigious ‘Plan A’ unlocked a legacy far greater than any bureaucratic role and why nurturing talent can ripple into 100x the impact. A true leader in education, Dr. Archana Keerti Chowdhary, the esteemed Principal of the Institute of Engineering and Science, IPS Academy, Indore. With over 25 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Chowdhary has been instrumental in shaping the institute’s academic excellence.Since joining IPS Academy in 1999, she has led the institution to remarkable growth, fostering innovation and practical learning. Under her leadership, the institute recently celebrated 25 years of excellence in engineering and science education.Dr. Chowdhary’s dedication to education extends beyond academics—she is a mentor, a visionary, and an inspiration to both students and faculty. Her commitment to excellence continues to elevate IPS Academy as a center of learning and innovation. 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

Nour speaks about neuroscience, opportunity and the role that priviledge shapes motivation. Nour Hamad, is a Sudanese student whose view of opportunity had been shaped by her experience living in Sudan, Dubai, and Uganda. Growing up amidst vastly different cultural and social landscapes, she developed a deep curiosity about how our surroundings influence the opportunities we create and pursue. As an IB student with a passion for biology and public speaking, she explores how science intersects with human potential. She aims to empower others by shedding light on how the brain functions, enabling them to unlock their full capabilities, regardless of the circumstances in their environment. 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

Ana-Maria Brezniceanu ne provoacă să reflectăm asupra rolului profesorului dincolo de simplul act al predării. Vorbește despre importanța dezvoltării personale și a autocunoașterii în formarea cadrelor didactice, subliniind că educația autentică nu înseamnă doar transmiterea de cunoștințe, ci și creșterea unor oameni echilibrați și conștienți. Discursul său evidențiază impactul pe care profesorii îl au asupra elevilor și responsabilitatea de a modela nu doar competențe academice, ci și caracterul viitorilor adulți. EN: Ana-Maria Brezniceanu challenges us to reflect on the role of the teacher beyond the simple act of teaching. She talks about the importance of personal development and self-knowledge in teacher training, stressing that authentic education is not only about passing on knowledge, but also about raising balanced and conscious people. Her speech highlights the impact teachers have on students and the responsibility to shape not only academic skills but also the character of future adults. Ana-Maria Brezniceanu are o experiență de 29 de ani în educație, predând în România și Canada, de la grădiniță până la nivel universitar. Fondatoare a primei grădinițe și școli Montessori autorizate din București, ea este o promotoare a inovației pedagogice și a formării profesorilor ca lideri inspiraționali. Doctorand în științele educației, militează pentru integrarea dezvoltării personale în pregătirea dascălilor, convinsă că un profesor conștient de sine creează un mediu de învățare autentic și transformator pentru elevi.EN: Ana-Maria Brezniceanu has 29 years of experience in education, teaching in Romania and Canada, from kindergarten to university level. Founder of the first authorized Montessori kindergarten and school in Bucharest, she is a promoter of pedagogical innovation and teacher training as inspirational leaders. PhD student in educational sciences, she campaigns for the integration of personal development in teacher training, convinced that a self-aware teacher creates an authentic and transformative learning environment for students. 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

În discursul său, Maria Ștefania Manea subliniază importanța de a sprijini și stimula curiozitatea naturală a copiilor printr-o educație care să promoveze diversitatea celor "100 de limbaje" ale acestora, evitând impunerea unui sistem rigid care le ofilește dorința de a învăța. Ea subliniază necesitatea unor profesori care să ghideze copiii în perioada dintre grădiniță și liceu, ajutându-i să exploreze și să se exprime liber, fără a le lua din autenticitatea învățării prin constrângere. EN: In her speech, Maria Ștefania Manea emphasizes the importance of supporting and stimulating the natural curiosity of children through an education that promotes the diversity of their "100 languages, avoiding the imposition of a rigid system that withers their desire to learn. She stresses the need for teachers to guide children between kindergarten and high school, helping them to explore and express themselves freely, without taking them from the authenticity of learning by coercion. Maria Ștefania Manea este profesor titular de limba și literatura română la Colegiul Național "Mihai Viteazul" din București și fondatorul Grădiniței Equilibrum, primul centru de reciclare creativă dedicat educației timpurii din România, inspirat de abordarea educațională Reggio Emilia. Experiența sa profesională se concentrează pe domeniul educației și managementului școlar, iar în perioada februarie 2021 - aprilie 2022, a ocupat funcția de Secretar de Stat în Ministerul Educației. De asemenea, a fost inspector școlar general adjunct, precum și inspector școlar pentru comunicare instituțională și pentru proiecte europene în cadrul Inspectoratului Școlar București. Maria Ștefania Manea este un profesionist cu o vastă experiență în sistemul educațional și un avocat al inovației și educației creative.EN: Maria Ștefania Manea is a full professor of Romanian language and literature at the "Mihai Viteazul" National College in Bucharest and the founder of Equilibrum Kindergarten, the first creative recycling center dedicated to early education in Romania, inspired by the educational approach Reggio Emilia. Her professional experience focuses on education and school management, and between February 2021 and April 2022, she served as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Education. She was also deputy general school inspector, as well as school inspector for institutional communication and for European projects within the Bucharest School Inspectorate. Maria Ștefania Manea is a professional with extensive experience in the educational system and an advocate of innovation and creative education. 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