TEDxAristide Demetriade Street

Speakers

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• Alin Tegzeș

  Avocat

  Alin Tegzeș is an attorney specialized in commercial law and business law, co-founder of the law firm TGZ Legal and a member of the Timiș Bar Association. His experience is reflected in complex transactions and strategic projects. Alin works at the intersection of law, entrepreneurship, and technology, helping founders and companies turn bold ideas into solid, scalable, and legally compliant businesses. Alin aims to change how lawyers are perceived in business - from reactive problem-solvers to strategic partners in sustainable growth.

• Cristina Onofrei

  Coach

  She strongly believes that healthy communication is the foundation of happy relationships. That is why she facilitates learning and growth contexts for people who want better relationships and a more fulfilling life. For over 30 years, she has worked with people who want to build better personal or professional relationships, through individual and team coaching, training, experiential workshops, and counseling. Since 2021, she has trained TED speakers from different stages across the country and has contributed to their preparation through mentorship and public speaking training.

• Janusz Cieszyński

  Former Minister of Digitalization of poland

  Janusz Cieszyński is a Polish politician who served as Minister of Digital Affairs. He graduated from SGH Warsaw School of Economics with a degree in finance and accounting. He was responsible for the program to purchase new ambulances and the first initiative to improve the quality of meals in hospitals for pregnant women and women who had recently given birth. He was a member of the Council of Ministers’ Committee for Digitalization and participated in the development of the eRecept system, which includes electronic prescriptions and referrals.

• Lavinia Bratu

  Biologist

  Lavinia Melania Bratu is a biologist (PhD), clinical psychologist, nutrition counselor, trainer, and speaker, dedicated to building a healthy life lived with purpose. A lecturer at UMFT Timișoara, Department of Neurosciences - Psychology Division, Lavinia brings together science and humanity, education and prevention, knowledge and genuine care for people. For over 15 years, she has worked in private practices and clinics, supporting people in regaining balance, wellbeing, and building lifestyle habits that support long-term health. Her work focuses on the deep connection between mind, body, and everyday behaviors. Her mission is to grow alongside people and, together with them, build a healthcare system where prevention becomes education, and life is lived as a conscious gift.

• Ramona Olteanu & Paula Romocean & Catalina Schveninger

  Business & AI Expert

  Ramona Olteanu is a leader who believes in the power of authentic communication. She knows how to listen, inspire, and build meaningful connections. She is founder of "Femeia in prim plan" Association. She leads three businesses in the security, fitness, and hospitality sectors. Every day, she works with a team of more than 300 people. Paula Romocean is an expert in public administration a wealth of experience from the private sector. Yet she has never lost sight of the people behind the policies. Paula thinks that every citizen is far more than a statistic, a file, or a bureaucratic process. They are individuals with real needs, aspirations, and stories. Catalina Schveninger dedicated her 25 years of experience to helping people and organizations evolve. Her journey spans iconic global brands such as GE, T-Mobile, and Vodafone, as well as purpose-driven education technology companies including FutureLearn and DataCamp.

• Ross McKegney

  AI Expert

  As Chief Product Officer at Superside, Ross McKegney is helping shape a new category: the AI-powered creative agency. By combining world-class creative talent with AI agents, he is reimagining creative workflows and unlocking a future where speed, quality, and scale are no longer tradeoffs. His work sits at the intersection of creativity and technology. At Adobe, Ross spent nearly a decade building tools for the next generation of creators, most recently leading Firefly Boards from idea to launch. Before that, he founded and scaled startups in media and design, including Verold, a 3D publishing platform acquired by Box, where he helped bring immersive content into everyday collaboration. Across these experiences, a consistent pattern emerges: expanding human creativity through technology. Ross has built products used by millions, helping individuals and teams move fast, learn continuously, and create impact.

• Șerban Borda

  Actor

  Known to many as Profu’ Zăpăcit, Șerban Borda transformed chemistry into a spectacle of curiosity, capturing both children and adults alike, even earning the judges’ hearts on “Românii au Talent” show with his unique approach. Through art, science, and storytelling, his journey became a testimony to the power of creativity in shaping how we see the world and ourselves. Beyond the experiments and the many characters he has brought to life lies a deeper layer: one that speaks about identity as a continuous process of creation, where each role becomes a reflection of curiosity, courage, and imagination.

• Smaranda Heroiu

  Community Tech Leader

  Smaranda is an interdisciplinary connector, with a career at the intersection of business, diplomacy, technology, and strategy. She serves as Executive Director of UPGRADE 100 and Head of Operations for a Romanian retail company. She is an advisor for the Climate Change Summit, the most important event of its kind in CEE, an executive member of European Women in Governance, and coordinator of multiple crowdfunding projects for education in vulnerable communities across Romania. Over the past decade, Smaranda has provided consultancy for startups, NGOs, and international organizations in product and brand strategy, go-to-market, communications, and ESG policy implementation, holding various roles as consultant or NED (Non-Executive Director). She is a graduate of the Diplomatic School of Madrid, alumna and mentor at London School of Business & Finance and Harvard Kennedy School.

• White Steps Academy

  Dancers

  What does it mean to search for our purpose as human beings? What connects us, inspires us, and gives meaning to our lives? On the TED stage, White Steps Academy School brought these profound questions to life through a powerful contemporary dance performance exploring the search for human purpose. Through movement, emotion, and the universal language of dance, the performance invited the audience to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters — our identity, our relationships, and our place in the world. Because sometimes, the deepest truths cannot be spoken. They must be felt. We are proud to share this moment of artistic expression, where dance became more than movement — it became a journey toward meaning, connection, and the essence of being human.