saeed ranjbar

Saeed Ranjbar Bafghi Economics | Researcher Interested in Economics, Energy & Development Bafgh, Tehran

### My TED Story My TED journey began with a simple fascination with ideas and the people behind them. I first became involved with TEDx at the University of Isfahan, where I experienced what it means to bring people together around ideas worth spreading. That experience changed the way I looked at events—not as stages, but as platforms for people, ideas, and meaningful conversations. Later, I decided to bring that experience back to my hometown. After months of planning, building a team, finding speakers, working with partners, and navigating the challenges of organizing an independent TEDx event, TEDxBafgh finally became a reality on September 18, 2026. TEDxBafgh was more than an event for me. It was an attempt to bring together people who care about the future of their city and ask a simple question: **What is our role in building a better future for our city?** From my first experience with TEDx to organizing TEDxBafgh, the journey has always been about one thing: turning ideas into action.